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The Controlled Drugs (Procedure for Specification) Bill 2024-2025 had its second reading on Friday 7 March 2025. It was considered by a Public Bill Committee on 25 June 2025 and report stage is scheduled for 11 July 2025. This is a private members' bill.
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Sterling often changes in value relative to other currencies. Find the latest data on exchange rates overall and against the dollar and euro.
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To tackle obesity levels, the government said it would legislate to restrict advertising of HFSS foods to children. This briefing summarises current regulation.
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The impact of advertising on children has focused on ads for vapes, HFSS foods and use of sexualised imagery. This briefing provides an overview of the issues.
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The Pension Schemes Bill 2024-25 is a government bill introduced on 5 June 2025. This briefing sets out the background, effect and commentary on the Pension Schemes Bill 2024-25, listed for second reading on Monday 7 July 2025.
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An opposition candidate won Poland's presidential election on 1 June 2025, increasing the likelihood of continued deadlock between the government and presidency
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On 9 March, following Justin Trudeau's resignation, Mark Carney was elected leader of the Liberal Party and prime minister of Canada. He soon called a snap federal election for 28 April.
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The Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill would create a specific offence of entering, or attempting to enter, a designated football match in England and Wales without a ticket that the person is eligible to use.
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Frequently asked questions about the UK government's immigration white paper proposals in 2025, including a longer qualifying period for indefinite leave to remain.
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Inflation measures the change in prices over time. Find the latest data on inflation in the UK, the Eurozone, and selected EU countries.
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This paper provides statistics on household food insecurity, food bank usage and free school meals in the UK, and tracks the impact of rising living costs.
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The Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill 2024-25 was introduced in the House of Commons on 16 October 2024. Its Second Reading was on 29 November 2024, and its Committee stage on 14 May 2025. It is scheduled for its remaining Commons stages on 4 July 2025.
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The Water Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 16 October 2024, and its second reading took place on 28 March 2025. The second reading debate was adjourned, and is scheduled to continue on 4 July 2025, if there is time in the sitting. The Library briefing provides an overview of the bill and background information.
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What military assistance is the UK providing to Ukraine?
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This list notes the number of by-elections by session since 1945-46 together with a list of the the successful candidates in by-elections since 2005.
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