Research Briefing
How are diplomats appointed?
Diplomatic representatives of the United Kingdom to other countries are appointed by the Monarch, usually on advice from the Foreign Secretary.
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Research Briefing
Tax statistics: an overview
This briefing provides an overview of tax statistics, including recent trends, forecasts, and distribution of taxpayers.
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Research Briefing
Freedom of religion or belief in Sudan
A Westminster Hall debate on freedom of religion or belief in Sudan will take place from 1:50 pm to 3:10pm on Thursday 11 June 2026.
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Research Briefing
Grenfell Tower fire anniversary: adjournment debate
An adjournment debate is taking place in the House of Commons on 11 June 2026 for the ninth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire. The debate will be introduced by Joe Powell MP.
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Research Briefing
Representation of the People Bill 2024-26
The bill’s proposals include lowering the voting age to 16 for all elections, allowing for automated electoral registration and making changes to political donations rules.
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Research Briefing
Election glossary
Elections use many technical terms. This briefing gives a glossary of election related terms.
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Research Briefing
Government support for the Police Service of Northern Ireland training college
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 2:30pm on 9 June 2026 on government support for the Police Service of Northern Ireland training college. The debate will be opened by Alex Easton MP.
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Research Briefing
Israel/US-Iran conflict 2026: Reopening the Strait of Hormuz
What diplomatic efforts are being made to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a major trade route for oil, gas and other supplies?
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Research Briefing
Government support for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 2:30pm on 10 June 2026 on government support for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. The debate will be opened by Patricia Ferguson MP.
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Data dashboards,Research Briefing
Constituency data: How accessible are Britain’s railway stations?
We take a look at how accessible Britain’s railway stations are for people with disabilities and what data is available via region.
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Research Briefing
Water safety and prevention of drowning
This briefing focuses on water safety and action to reduce accidental drowning. There is a Westminster Hall debate on water safety on 9 June 2026, led by Darren Paffey MP.
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Research Briefing
Conflict in Ukraine: A Parliamentary reading list (2014 – 2021)
Commons Library papers, Committee reports, parliamentary material and UK Government press releases since Crimea was seized by pro-Russian forces in 2014.
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Research Briefing
Conflict in Ukraine: A Parliamentary reading list (2022 to present)
Commons Library papers, Committee reports, parliamentary material and UK Government press releases since the 2022 Russian invasion.
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Data dashboards,Research Briefing
Constituency data: Child poverty
Constituency-level data on child poverty.
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Research Briefing
Flood risk management and funding
This briefing paper provides an overview of flood and coastal risk management in the UK, including which bodies manage risk, current policy on flood risk management, and how flood funding works.
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