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    North Korea in 2026: Frequently asked questions

    Friday, 18 September, 2026

    North Korea’s regime under Kim Jong-un appears to be secure in the short to medium term. The country is supported by China and is increasing its support to Russia in its conflict with Ukraine.

    • Research Briefing
    • Asia Pacific
    • Defence policy
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    Mobile phones in schools (England)

    Friday, 18 September, 2026

    A short overview of policy relating to mobile phone use in English schools, and related discussions

    • Research Briefing
    • Schools
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    A new president and prime minister for Iraq: What challenges face the country in 2026?

    Friday, 18 September, 2026

    In 2026 Iraq selected a new president and prime minister. Issues facing Iraq include disarming or integrating Iran-backed militias into the state armed forces.

    • Research Briefing
    • Middle East
  • Research Briefing

    Gross domestic product (GDP): Economic indicators

    Friday, 18 September, 2026

    GDP measures the size of the economy. Find the latest GDP data for the UK and updated forecasts for GDP growth.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic situation
    • Economic indicators
  • Data dashboards,Research Briefing

    Constituency data: Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

    Thursday, 17 September, 2026

    Find data for your constituency on people claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) using our interactive dashboard.

    • Data dashboards
    • Research Briefing
    • Sickness, disability and carers' benefits
    • Working age benefits
    • Local data
    • Work and incomes data
  • Research Briefing

    General debate on baby loss awareness week

    Thursday, 17 September, 2026

    A General debate has been scheduled for 12 October on baby loss awareness week.

    • Research Briefing
    • Children and families
    • Health services
  • Research Briefing

    Connect to Work

    Thursday, 17 September, 2026

    Connect to Work is a government programme to help people with disabilities or other complex issues to find and stay in work. It started in 2025 and runs till 2030.

    • Research Briefing
    • Work and incomes
  • Research Briefing

    Interest rates and monetary policy: Economic indicators

    Thursday, 17 September, 2026

    Monetary policy affects the amount of money in the economy and the costs of borrowing. Find the latest data on interest rates in the UK, US and Eurozone.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic policy
    • Economic situation
    • Economic indicators
  • Research Briefing

    School Exclusions in England

    Thursday, 17 September, 2026

    Exclusions from schools in England have risen post-pandemic. This paper discusses trends, some potential causes, and related government policy.

    • Research Briefing
    • Schools
  • Research Briefing

    Commons committee stages taken in committee of the whole House

    Thursday, 17 September, 2026

    Bills since the 1997-98 session considered in the House of Commons by a committee of the whole House.

    • Research Briefing
    • Parliament
    • Parliament: Facts and figures
    • Parliamentary data
  • Research Briefing

    Urgent questions in the House of Commons since 1997

    Thursday, 17 September, 2026

    Urgent questions asked from the beginning of the 1997-98 session, including the title, date and names of the Speaker granting, MP asking and minister responding.

    • Research Briefing
    • House of Commons
    • Parliament: Facts and figures
    • Parliamentary data
  • Research Briefing

    Chairs of Commons select committees since 2010

    Wednesday, 16 September, 2026

    House of Commons select committee chairs in the 2024, 2019, 2017, 2015 and 2010 parliaments.

    • Research Briefing
    • House of Commons
    • Parliament
    • MP data
    • Parliament: Facts and figures
    • Parliamentary data
  • Research Briefing

    Fuel duty: Developments since 2022

    Wednesday, 16 September, 2026

    Fuel duty is charged at a rate of 52.95p per litre on unleaded petrol and diesel. Fuel duty is planned to increase by 3p per litre on 1 January 2027, the first increase since 2011.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic policy
    • Tax
  • Research Briefing

    Inflation in the UK: Economic indicators

    Wednesday, 16 September, 2026

    Inflation measures the change in prices over time. Find the latest data on changes in UK consumer prices, measured by CPI and RPI.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic policy
    • Economic situation
    • Economic indicators
  • Research Briefing

    Youth unemployment statistics

    Tuesday, 15 September, 2026

    This briefing presents the latest statistics on youth unemployment in the UK as well as comparisons with other OECD countries.

    • Research Briefing
    • Work and incomes
    • Social security

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