Research Briefing
School buildings and capital funding (England)
Schools receive capital funding from the government through a few different streams. The overall level of funding has broadly fallen since the early 2010s
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Research Briefing
V Levels
This briefing explains how the government's new V Level qualifications will work.
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Research Briefing
Iran: Introductory country profile
The US and Israel launched strikes on Iran in February 2026. This briefing introduces Iran’s politics, human rights, economy, and international relations.
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Research Briefing
E-petition 751839 relating to the clinical trial into puberty blockers
There will be a Westminster hall debate on a petition relating to the clinical trial into puberty blockers on Monday 23 March 2026. This debate will be led by Jamie Stone MP.
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Research Briefing
Hormone treatments for children and young people: Clinical trial and consultations
This briefing gives an overview of hormone treatments used to treat gender dysphoria in children and young people and details the government-funded PATHWAYS research programme into the safety and effectiveness of these treatments.
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Research Briefing
E-petition relating to access to court and tribunal transcripts
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 23 March 2026 on an e-petition relating to relating to access to court and tribunal transcripts. The debate will be opened by Robbie Moore MP.
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Research Briefing
Ehlers-Danlos syndromes
Ehlers-Danlos syndromes are genetic conditions that affect the body’s connective tissues. What is the government doing for people affected by these conditions?
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Research Briefing
Sudden unexplained death in childhood
March is ‘sudden unexplained death in childhood’ (SUDC) awareness month and the issue will be debated in Westminster Hall on 24 March 2026.
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Research Briefing
Parental responsibility in England and Wales
An overview of parental responsibility in England and Wales, including government reforms.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Parking FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions about parking policy across the UK, including council-controlled on-road parking, parking on private land, and parking for disabled people.
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Research Briefing
The value of student maintenance support
How have student maintenance support levels changed over time? What support are students eligible for, is it enough and how much are their parents meant to contribute?
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Research Briefing
How to spot spin and inappropriate use of statistics
How are statistics most commonly spun or used incorrectly and what are some of the best ways to tell when this has happened?
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Research Briefing
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
This bill would let the Treasury charge National Insurance on salary-sacrificed pension contributions over £2,000 a year, starting 6 April 2029.
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Research Briefing
How to adjust for inflation
We all know £100 could buy a lot more 50 years ago. But how much more? This briefing explains how to adjust for changes in the value of money over time.
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Research Briefing
Uncertainty and risk
An overview of the concepts of uncertainty and risk, their links to other aspects of statistical literacy and communication and understanding of risk.
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