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Research Briefing

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    How can people prove their identity?

    Friday, 15 May, 2026

    This briefing addresses some frequently asked questions from constituents about the types of recognised UK identity documents people may apply for and the contexts in which proof of identity or age is required. 

    • Research Briefing
    • Consumers
    • Nationality
  • Research Briefing

    High cost of living: Impact on households

    Friday, 15 May, 2026

    This briefing covers how the high period of inflation in the UK from 2021 to 2024 continues to affect household incomes, spending, poverty, savings and debt.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic situation
    • Energy
    • Work and incomes
  • Research Briefing

    Ministerial Salaries (Amendment) Act 2026: Passage of the legislation

    Thursday, 14 May, 2026

    This act increased the number of ministers who are entitled to receive a ministerial salary from 109 to 120.

    • Research Briefing
    • Government
  • Research Briefing

    Carry-over of public bills

    Thursday, 14 May, 2026

    The carry-over of public bills allows government bills to complete their passage over two parliamentary sessions.

    • Research Briefing
    • Parliament
  • Research Briefing

    Income inequality in the UK

    Thursday, 14 May, 2026

    This briefing covers trends in income inequality, the impact of the rising cost of living, and inequality between regions, ethnic groups and disability status.

    • Research Briefing
    • Communities
    • Work and incomes
    • Social security
  • Constituency casework,Research Briefing

    NHS complaints in England

    Thursday, 14 May, 2026

    Find out how to make complaints about NHS care and treatment in England.

    • Constituency casework
    • Research Briefing
    • Health services
  • Research Briefing

    What costs make up an electricity bill?

    Wednesday, 13 May, 2026

    Household electricity bills are made up of wholesale, network, policy and supplier costs. What are they, and how they are changing?

    • Research Briefing
    • Business
    • Climate change
    • Consumers
    • Energy
  • Research Briefing

    Senedd Cymru/ Welsh Parliament elections 2026

    Wednesday, 13 May, 2026

    Elections to the Senedd Cymru/ Welsh Parliament took place on 7 May 2026. Plaid Cymru won the most seats, followed by Reform UK Wales.

    • Research Briefing
    • Devolution
    • Local government
    • Parliament
    • UK elections
  • Research Briefing

    Unauthorised migration: UK-France border cooperation

    Wednesday, 13 May, 2026

    The UK and France have agreements to address unauthorised migration, including by small boats. In April 2026 they agreed a new three-year cycle of UK funding which is worth £662 million.

    • Research Briefing
    • Asylum
    • Immigration
  • Research Briefing

    Statistics on alcohol: England

    Wednesday, 13 May, 2026

    In 2024, 76% of adults in England said that they drink alcohol. 21% of adults drank more than the recommended weekly limit of 14 units of alcohol.

    • Research Briefing
    • Health services
  • Research Briefing

    Help with energy efficiency, heating and renewable energy in homes

    Wednesday, 13 May, 2026

    This briefing outlines the various financial support available across the UK for installing energy efficient measures, heating and renewable energy in homes.

    • Research Briefing
    • Energy
  • Constituency casework,Research Briefing

    The EU Entry/Exit system and EU travel authorisation system

    Wednesday, 13 May, 2026

    Non-EU nationals will soon need an authorisation before they travel to the EU and will have to go through new automated biometric checks at the border

    • Constituency casework
    • Research Briefing
    • Europe
    • Immigration
  • Constituency casework,Research Briefing

    Active Travel FAQs

    Wednesday, 13 May, 2026

    Frequently asked questions on cycling, walking, e-scooters, e-bicycles, delivery riders, and low traffic neighbourhoods.

    • Constituency casework
    • Research Briefing
    • Roads
    • Transport
  • Research Briefing

    UK–EU Agreement on Gibraltar: Draft text and next steps

    Tuesday, 12 May, 2026

    The UK and EU have agreed the text of a treaty on Gibraltar's relationship with the EU, linking Gibraltar to the EU Schengen area and EU customs union

    • Research Briefing
    • Defence policy
    • EU law and treaties
    • Europe
    • International law
    • Overseas territories
  • Research Briefing

    Scottish Parliament elections 2026

    Tuesday, 12 May, 2026

    Elections to the Scottish Parliament took place on 7 May 2026. The Scottish National Party won the most seats, followed by Labour and Reform UK.

    • Research Briefing
    • Devolution
    • Elections
    • Parliament
    • UK elections

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