Research Briefing
The UK aid budget and support for refugees in the UK, 2022 to 2026
The UK spent 18% of its aid budget supporting refugees in the UK in 2025. This drew criticism from aid groups and committees. What is the government response?
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Public Duty Costs Allowance
Former Prime Ministers can claim up to £115,000 a year in office and staffing costs to help them fulfil public duties.
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Representation of the People Bill: progress of the bill
This briefing tracks the progress of the bill to introduce votes at 16, automatic voter registration, tighten the rules on political donations and allow bank cards to be used as voter ID.
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Research Briefing
Compensation for Equitable Life policyholders
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on compensation for Equitable Life policyholders on 22 October 2026.
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Research Briefing
Lap dancing clubs: how are they licensed?
Lap dancing clubs will usually require a sex establishment licence from the local authority.
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Research Briefing
The King of Jamaica and the Judicial Committee
The Government of Jamaica has asked King Charles III to refer legal questions regarding enslavement to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.
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Research Briefing
Inflation international comparisons: Economic indicators
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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Research Briefing
What is ‘water bankruptcy’?
The United Nations published a landmark report warning of ‘water bankruptcy’ in January 2026. Find out what this means for the UK and the world.
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Research Briefing
Droughts in England
Droughts are increasingly common in England. Droughts can lead to restrictions on water use, reduced crop yields and environmental damage.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Overview of the planning system (England)
This article gives information on the planning system in England, including how applications are decided and whether planning permission can be overturned.
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Research Briefing
Electric vehicle excise duty (eVED)
The government is planning to introduce electric vehicle excise duty in April 2028, with legislation to be included in the upcoming Finance Bill.
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Research Briefing
Taxation of state pension
The state pension is liable to income tax, though pensioners are unlikely to pay tax in practice if their only income is the state pension.
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Research Briefing
Leasehold housing in England: Statistics
This briefing explores statistics on leasehold housing stock and transactions, in the context of ongoing reforms to the leasehold system.
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Research Briefing
Declining pupil numbers in England
Pupil numbers in England are expected to decline in the coming years which would have significant policy implications in the management and funding of schools
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Research Briefing
Manufacturing Skills
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 20 October on manufacturing skills. The subject for this debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee and it will be opened by Richard Quigley MP.
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