Research Briefing
This briefing outlines the concept of the rights of rivers, and explores the implications of affording such rights through a series of case study examples. It also sets out developments in England, as well as stakeholder and Parliamentary commentary.
Research Briefing
The Liaison Committee has held oral evidence sessions with the Prime Minister since 2002.
Research Briefing
This briefing sets out information on sewage discharges. It focuses on England. It covers what sewage discharges are, why these happen, legislation and targets, and an overview of progress.
Research Briefing
This page links to Library briefings on MPs’ pay and expenses published since 2001.
Research Briefing
Abuse towards candidates and election staff has been rising. This briefing outlines proposed responses. It also explains the offences of undue influence and family voting.
Research Briefing
Fly-tipping rose 9% from 2023/24 to 2024/25. The government is proposing various measures to reduce the problem.
Research Briefing
This briefing outlines trends in NHS pay and pensions and explains how pay decisions are made
Research Briefing
This briefing looks at MPs' pay and expenses and how they are determined. It reports salary levels and budget limits for MPs' expenses since 2010.
Research Briefing
The Home Secretary can proscribe organisations believed to be involved in terrorism under the Terrorism Act 2000
Research Briefing
This briefing provides information on heating oil, recent events that have caused heating oil prices to increase, and government support for those facing increased costs.
Research Briefing
Responsibility for determining the subjects of Estimate Day debates transferred to the Backbench Business Committee from the Liaison Committee in February 2026.
Research Briefing
The UK Government expects all Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies to introduce public registers of beneficial ownership. What progress has been made?
Research Briefing
On 25 March 2026 the Rycroft Review recommended that a moratorium be placed on political donations made in cryptoassets. In a statement following the release of the review, the Government announced that they would bring forward an amendment to the Representation of the People Bill which would do this.
Research Briefing
British Summer Time is the UK's seasonal clock change. Find out when and why the clocks change in the spring and autumn, calls for change, and evidence about the effects of daylight saving measures.
Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Some common questions on whether a constituent is liable for council tax.
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