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    How to access military service records

    Thursday, 29 January, 2026

    Constituents may contact a Member of Parliament seeking advice on how to access military service records. This briefing provides guidance on what information is available, and how to access it.

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
  • Research Briefing

    Women and children in armed conflict: UN data and UK aid

    Thursday, 29 January, 2026

    Global incidence of armed conflict is high. This brief summarises UN reports on the women, peace and security agenda and children in conflict, and UK policy.

    • Research Briefing
    • International development
  • Research Briefing

    Alcohol licensing: how to object to a licence

    Wednesday, 28 January, 2026

    Licensing law enables people to object to a premises licence. However, objections can only be raised in relation to at least one of the licensing objectives, for example preventing crime and disorder.

    • Research Briefing
    • Communities
  • Constituency casework,Research Briefing

    GP online consultations and appointments

    Wednesday, 28 January, 2026

    A short guide to GP online consultation tools for making appointments.

    • Constituency casework
    • Research Briefing
    • Health services
  • Research Briefing

    Police service strength

    Tuesday, 27 January, 2026

    This briefing looks at the strength and diversity of police forces in the UK.

    • Research Briefing
    • Police
  • Research Briefing

    Addresses to Members of both Houses of Parliament

    Tuesday, 27 January, 2026

    Heads of state and dignitaries who have addressed MPs and members of the House of Lords since 1935.

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

    Hybrid bills receiving Royal Assent since 1979

    Tuesday, 27 January, 2026

    Hybrid bills are public bills containing provisions that would affect the general public as well as the interests of certain individuals or organisations.

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

    What is happening to business rates on pubs?

    Tuesday, 27 January, 2026

    Some pubs in England may have to pay significantly higher business rates from April 2026. This follows business rates revaluation and the removal of covid-era relief.

    • Research Briefing
    • Government
    • Tax
  • Research Briefing

    Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill

    Friday, 23 January, 2026

    The bill would remove the two-child limit, which restricts additional support for children in Universal Credit to the first two children in a household

    • Research Briefing
    • Benefits policy
    • Children and families
    • Family benefits
    • Work and incomes
    • Working age benefits
  • Research Briefing

    President Trump and Greenland: Frequently asked questions

    Friday, 23 January, 2026

    President Trump has expressed interest in the US acquiring Greenland. Greenland, the UK, and most European countries, are opposed to this

    • Research Briefing
    • Americas
    • Defence policy
    • Europe
  • Research Briefing

    The Barnett formula and fiscal devolution

    Thursday, 22 January, 2026

    This briefing looks at how the Barnett formula works and includes a brief summary of the debate surrounding the formula.

    • Research Briefing
    • Devolution
    • Public spending
  • Research Briefing

    Syria one year after Assad: Forming an interim government

    Thursday, 22 January, 2026

    A transitional government and constitution has been declared, and an interim parliament selected. Fighting in 2026 has led to a new deal with the Kurdish SDF.

    • Research Briefing
    • Middle East
  • Research Briefing

    The Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill 2024-2026

    Thursday, 22 January, 2026

    The bill would prioritise UK medical graduates and certain other groups for NHS foundation and speciality training from 2026.

    • Research Briefing
    • Health
    • Health services
    • Immigration
    • Medicine
    • Nationality
  • Research Briefing

    Syria one year after Assad: UK and global engagement

    Thursday, 22 January, 2026

    Assad had been militarily reliant on Russia and Iran. Now, more foreign powers are engaging with the new Syrian authorities. Most sanctions have been removed.

    • Research Briefing
    • Middle East
  • Research Briefing

    Countersigning and refereeing British passport applications

    Tuesday, 20 January, 2026

    Constituents frequently ask about countersigning and refereeing British passport applications.

    • Research Briefing
    • Nationality

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