Research Briefing Archives

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Maternity services in England

Thursday, 27 August, 2026

This briefing gives an overview of women’s experiences of maternity services in England, including disparities in the care received by women from minority ethnic groups. It provides details of investigations into maternity units at individual NHS trusts, the government-commissioned national maternity and neonatal investigation, and policies to improve care. This briefing supplements the Library paper Quality and safety of maternity care (England) which contains information on key policy documents and developments (until February 2025).
Constituency casework,Research Briefing

Making a claim to an employment tribunal

Thursday, 27 August, 2026

Workers and employees can make a claim to an employment tribunal to enforce their employment rights.
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Funding for places of worship

Wednesday, 26 August, 2026

A briefing on sources of funding - both public and private - for places of worship in the United Kingdom, often for repairs and renovation.
- Research Briefing
- Culture, media and sport
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Debate: Government support for rural upper-tier local authorities

Wednesday, 26 August, 2026

A briefing on the debate on government support for rural upper-tier local authorities scheduled for 2 September 2026 in Westminster Hall.
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Special Educational Needs: support in England

Wednesday, 26 August, 2026

An overview of the current system of support for children and young people with special educational needs, and pressure on the system. Updated with new SEND incidence and EHC plan data
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Qualifying periods for disability benefits

Tuesday, 25 August, 2026

Social security benefits are available to help with the extra costs arising from a disability or health condition. For each of the 'extra-costs' benefits, claimants must usually have satisfied the disability conditions for a period before payment can begin - a 'qualifying period.'
Constituency casework,Research Briefing

Where can businesses find support?

Monday, 24 August, 2026

Support with common questions about running a business, finding finance, handling disputes, getting paid by an insolvent company and getting paid on time.
Constituency casework,Research Briefing

UK company registration FAQs

Monday, 24 August, 2026

Find out how to remove false information from the companies register and how to verify your identity as a director.
Constituency casework,Research Briefing

UK Company insolvency FAQs

Monday, 24 August, 2026

Key information on company insolvencies including administration and liquidation, and how to get money back from an insolvent company.
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What is happening to business rates on pubs?

Monday, 24 August, 2026

Some pubs in England saw significantly higher business rates from April 2026. This followed business rates revaluation and the removal of covid-era relief.
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How might a cap on donations affect political party income in the UK?

Monday, 24 August, 2026

Modelling suggests that a cap on political donations would have substantially reduced annual party income in the year of, and the year before, the 2024 general election.
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British citizenship by naturalisation

Monday, 24 August, 2026

How can people who move to and settle in the UK become British citizens?
- Research Briefing
- Nationality
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Cost of naturalisation as a British citizen, 1975-2026

Monday, 24 August, 2026

Inflation-adjusted data for the cost of becoming a British citizen by naturalisation over the past 50 years.
Constituency casework,Research Briefing

NHS continuing healthcare in England

Friday, 21 August, 2026

What is NHS Continuing Healthcare, who is eligible for it, how are patients assessed for it, and how can decisions be reviewed?
Constituency casework,Research Briefing

Finding an NHS dentist in England

Friday, 21 August, 2026

How to find an NHS dentist appointment and information on NHS dental charges

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