Research Briefing
Sewage discharges
This briefing sets out information on sewage discharges. It focuses on England. It covers what sewage discharges are, why these happen, legislation and targets, and an overview of progress.
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Research Briefing
Members’ pay and expenses: Index of Library briefings
This page links to Library briefings on MPs’ pay and expenses published since 2001.
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Research Briefing
Intimidation of candidates and voters
Abuse towards candidates and election staff has been rising. This briefing outlines proposed responses. It also explains the offences of undue influence and family voting.
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Research Briefing
Fly-tipping: The illegal dumping of waste
Fly-tipping rose 9% from 2023/24 to 2024/25. The government is proposing various measures to reduce the problem.
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Research Briefing
NHS pay and pensions
This briefing outlines trends in NHS pay and pensions and explains how pay decisions are made
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Research Briefing
Members’ pay and expenses 2025/26
This briefing looks at MPs' pay and expenses and how they are determined. It reports salary levels and budget limits for MPs' expenses since 2010.
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Research Briefing
Proscribed Terrorist Organisations
The Home Secretary can proscribe organisations believed to be involved in terrorism under the Terrorism Act 2000
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Research Briefing
Government support for the cost of heating oil
This briefing provides information on heating oil, recent events that have caused heating oil prices to increase, and government support for those facing increased costs.
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Research Briefing
Determining subjects for debate on Estimates Days
Responsibility for determining the subjects of Estimate Day debates transferred to the Backbench Business Committee from the Liaison Committee in February 2026.
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Research Briefing
Electric vehicle excise duty (eVED)
The government has announced it plans to introduce electric vehicle excise duty in April 2028.
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Research Briefing
Beneficial ownership registers in the Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies
The UK Government expects all Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies to introduce public registers of beneficial ownership. What progress has been made?
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Research Briefing
Cryptocurrency donations in UK politics
On 25 March 2026 the Rycroft Review recommended that a moratorium be placed on political donations made in cryptoassets. In a statement following the release of the review, the Government announced that they would bring forward an amendment to the Representation of the People Bill which would do this.
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Research Briefing
British Summer Time
British Summer Time is the UK's seasonal clock change. Find out when and why the clocks change in the spring and autumn, calls for change, and evidence about the effects of daylight saving measures.
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Research Briefing
BBC Charter Renewal: a reading list
The BBC's charter review, launched in December 2025, aims to "futureproof" the BBC.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Should I be paying council tax on…?
Some common questions on whether a constituent is liable for council tax.
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