Research Briefing
Petrol and diesel prices
Petrol and diesel prices hit record highs in July 2022. They had fallen back substantially, but have spiked since the start of the Middle East conflict.
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Research Briefing
Support for Gurkha veterans
On Thursday 26 March 2026 there will be a Backbench Business Committee debate on support for Gurkha veterans.
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Research Briefing
Recall elections
Recall allows voters to remove an elected representative between elections by signing a petition. This briefing explains how UK recall petitions work.
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Economic updates,Research Briefing
Economic update: Middle East conflict and the UK economy
The Israel/US–Iran conflict has disrupted oil and gas in the Middle East. Consequent price rises may lead to higher inflation and lower GDP growth in the UK.
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Research Briefing
Victims and Courts Bill 2024-26: Lords Amendments
The Lords amendments for the Victims and Courts Bill will be considered in the Commons on 26 March 2026.
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Research Briefing
Nuclear weapons profile: France
In March 2026, President Macron announced significant changes to France's nuclear posture.
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Research Briefing
The impact of planning on the safety of women and girls
The government's publication of the Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy and the consultation on a new National Planning Policy Framework has focused discussion on the impact of planning on women's safety.
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Research Briefing
Potential merits of mandatory body armour for prison officers
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 3:00pm on 26 March 2026 on the potential merits of mandatory body armour for prison officers. The debate will be opened by Sir Julian Lewis MP.
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Research Briefing
Access to endometriosis services
A general debate on access to endometriosis services is scheduled to take place in Westminster Hall on the 24 March 2026. The debate will be led by Jack Abbott MP.
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Research Briefing
The UK Overseas Territories and their Governors
The paper describes the role of UK-appointed Governors in the Overseas Territories to make law and policy on reserved topics, such as external affairs.
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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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