Research Briefing
Asylum statistics
A summary of statistics on people seeking asylum in the UK and refugees who arrive in the UK through resettlement programmes.
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Research Briefing
GDP international comparisons: Economic indicators
GDP measures the size of the economy. Find the latest GDP growth data for the UK and comparisons with other G7 economies.
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Research Briefing
Syria in 2026: Minority religious and ethnic groups after Assad
Extensive violence targeted some religious minorities in 2025. Tensions continued in 2026. The UK has called for accountability and an inclusive transition.
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Research Briefing
The Schools White Paper 2026: Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Reform
An introduction to the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) reforms published in the 2026 Schools White Paper
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Research Briefing
The contribution of the defence industry to UK regions and countries
The defence industry is estimated to contribute around £10 billion to £15 billion a year to the UK economy, mostly in South East and South West England.
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Research Briefing
Skills policy in England
This paper provides a summary of skills policy in England. It also provides the latest skills statistics.
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Research Briefing
Gas and electricity prices during the ‘energy crisis’ and beyond
Energy prices have fallen since summer 2023, but are still well above pre-'energy crisis' levels and there is little prospect of large cuts to bills in the near future.
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Research Briefing
NEET: Young People Not in Education, Employment or Training
This briefing presents the latest statistics on young people who were Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET), and the policies in place to reduce the number of people who are NEET.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Domestic abuse support organisations
A list of contact details for organisations which assist people experiencing domestic abuse across the UK.
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Research Briefing
Enforcement of employment law in Great Britain
The Fair Work Agency has been set up by the Employment Rights Act 2025 to lead state enforcement of employment rights.
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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
Iran in 2026: Six months after the US/Israeli strikes
There are no talks between the US and Iran on ending the conflict. The US is imposing more economic sanctions. Iran’s high use of the death penalty persists.
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Research Briefing
Economic update: Unexpected resilience as conflict continues
GDP has continued to grow slowly despite the conflict in the Middle East, but inflation rose in July as its effects filtered through to household energy prices.
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Research Briefing
Maternity services in England
This briefing gives an overview of women’s experiences of maternity services in England, including disparities in the care received by women from minority ethnic groups. It provides details of investigations into maternity units at individual NHS trusts, the government-commissioned national maternity and neonatal investigation, and policies to improve care. This briefing supplements the Library paper Quality and safety of maternity care (England) which contains information on key policy documents and developments (until February 2025).
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Making a claim to an employment tribunal
Workers and employees can make a claim to an employment tribunal to enforce their employment rights.
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