Research Briefing
The UK’s “new Approach to Africa” 2025
The government has a seven-point framework for working with African states. These include climate, migration and investment. However, UK aid is falling.
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Research Briefing
Iran: What challenges face the country in 2026?
Iran begins 2026 with extensive protests sparked by its weak economy. Pressure remains on Hamas and Hezbollah to disarm. The US and Israel may conduct strikes.
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Research Briefing
Insurance: FAQs
This briefing answers some of the most common enquiries the Library receives about insurance services.
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Research Briefing
NHS Expenditure
NHS expenditure was £242 billion in 2024/25. It has increased by an average of 3.6% per year over the last 50 years.
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Research Briefing
Inheriting pension rights
This briefing outlines the different arrangements for inheriting pension rights in State and private pension schemes.
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Research Briefing
Suicide statistics
A summary of statistics on suicide in the UK from 1981 to 2024. Includes trends by gender, age, English region, and deprivation.
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Research Briefing
Select committees: election of chairs and members
This briefing paper outlines the timetable for the election of chairs and members of select committees at the beginning of the 2024 Parliament. It also summarises timetables in the previous (2010, 2015, 2017 and 2019) Parliaments.
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Research Briefing
Proposals for a Coalition of the Willing in Ukraine
Part of proposals for securing any future peace deal in Ukraine, is the deployment of a European-led multinational force, or Coalition of the Willing.
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Research Briefing
Potential merits of regulating airport drop-off charges
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the potential merits of regulating airport drop-off charges on 13 January. The debate will be opened by Yasmin Qureshi MP.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Freehold estate management
Information on the position of freehold homeowners who pay a charge for the upkeep of shared areas and amenities on their estates.
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Research Briefing
Evolution and changing composition of departmental select committees
Departmental select committees were first established in 1979. This briefing paper charts changes in their number and size since 1979.
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Research Briefing
Deposit return schemes
This briefing gives an overview of forthcoming deposit return schemes (DRS) for drinks containers across the UK, which will start in October 2027.
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Research Briefing
The US capture of Nicolás Maduro
This briefing looks at the January 2026 US military operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, statements by President Trump and US officials, the UK and international response, and questions of international law.
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Research Briefing
The budget deficit: a short guide
This briefing answers some FAQs related to the government's budget deficit.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Spray foam insulation and mortgages
Find out why some homeowners have had difficulties remortgaging or selling homes that have spray foam insulation and what they can do about it.
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