Research Briefing
UK forces in the Middle East region
The UK armed forces use a range of bases and facilities in the Middle East.
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Research Briefing
Changes to the law on abortion in England and Wales
An overview of how the law on abortion in England and Wales has changed following the assent of the Crime and Policing Act 2026.
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Research Briefing
The Budget and the annual Finance Bill
This briefing examines the way that Parliament scrutinises the Government's proposals for taxation, set out in the annual Budget statement.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Financial support for higher education students
Find out what support is available to higher education students across the UK to help with their fees and living costs.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Financial support for further education students
Find out what support is available to further education students across the UK to help with their fees and living costs.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Childcare support for students
Find out what support for childcare costs parents can get while studying further and higher education courses.
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Research Briefing
House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026: Passage of the legislation
The House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026 removed the right of hereditary peers to sit in the House of Lords.
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Research Briefing
Could Andy Burnham let mayors raise more taxes?
What taxes can regional mayors raise and could this change with a new Prime Minister?
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Research Briefing
UK defence personnel statistics
How many people serve in the UK armed forces, how diverse are they, and how many people are joining and leaving?
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Research Briefing
Economic indicators: Key statistics for the UK economy
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
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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
MPs’ changes of party allegiance in the House of Commons since 1979
This list notes when an MP has changed allegiance from one political party to another or decided to sit as an independent Member. Instances of MPs losing or resigning a party whip are also noted.
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Research Briefing
Economic update: The new Prime Minister, inflation and the cost of living
Andy Burnham has announced several policies to help people with the cost of living, with average prices having risen 30% since 2021.
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Research Briefing
Interest rates and monetary policy: Economic indicators
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.
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Research Briefing
Antifungal resistance
Antifungal resistance happens when fungal infections stop responding to antifungal medicines.
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