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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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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Research Briefing
Petrol and diesel prices
Petrol and diesel prices hit record highs in July 2022. They had fallen back substantially, but have spiked since the start of the Middle East conflict.
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Research Briefing
Support for Gurkha veterans
On Thursday 26 March 2026 there will be a Backbench Business Committee debate on support for Gurkha veterans.
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Research Briefing
Recall elections
Recall allows voters to remove an elected representative between elections by signing a petition. This briefing explains how UK recall petitions work.
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Research Briefing
Economic update: Middle East conflict and the UK economy
The Israel/US–Iran conflict has disrupted oil and gas in the Middle East. Consequent price rises may lead to higher inflation and lower GDP growth in the UK.
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Research Briefing
Conscription and national service in the UK
When has the UK had conscription and why are some European countries reintroducing some form of mandatory military service?
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Research Briefing
Victims and Courts Bill 2024-26: Lords Amendments
The Lords amendments for the Victims and Courts Bill will be considered in the Commons on 26 March 2026.
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Research Briefing
Digital ID in the UK
The government is consulting on plans for a national digital ID scheme. This briefing explains what digital ID is and summarises the debates around it.
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Research Briefing
Nuclear weapons profile: France
In March 2026, President Macron announced significant changes to France's nuclear posture.
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Research Briefing
The impact of planning on the safety of women and girls
The government's publication of the Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy and the consultation on a new National Planning Policy Framework has focused discussion on the impact of planning on women's safety.
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