Research Briefing
HMRC guidance and remuneration of coastguard volunteers
On Wednesday 1 July 2026 there will be a Westminster Hall debate on the remuneration of Coastguard volunteers. The debate will be opened by Alistair Carmichael MP.
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Research Briefing
Estimates Day debate: Spending priorities and performance of the Department for Work and Pensions
On Tuesday 30 June 2026, the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending of the Department of Work and Pensions, in so far as it relates to spending priorities and performance. The debate will be opened by Debbie Abrahams MP.
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Research Briefing
Administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme
The administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme transferred from MyCSP to Capita on 1 December 2025. In February 2026 the government announced a recovery plan to address the unacceptable service levels experienced by members of the Civil Service Pension Scheme.
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Research Briefing
Estimates Day debate: Spending of the Cabinet Office on security and resilience
On Monday 29 June 2026, the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending and priorities of the Cabinet Office, in so far as it relates to security and resilience. The debate will be opened by Matt Western MP.
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Research Briefing
‘Access to Work’ scheme for disabled people
The Access to Work scheme provides practical advice and support to disabled people and their employers with the intention of helping more disabled people start or stay in work. There has been a big increase in take up in recent years leading to the number of outstanding applications increasing from 6,900 to 66,700 in a four year period.
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Research Briefing
Tackling illicit activity in high street shops
How Trading Standards, the police and other agencies are tackling "dodgy shops"
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Research Briefing
VAT on private school fees
In the 2024 Autumn Budget the Chancellor announced the introduction of VAT on private school fees from 1 January 2025. This briefing discusses the background to the government's decision and the legislation to bring it into effect.
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Research Briefing
e-petition 742179 relating to NHS breast screening
There will be a Westminster hall debate on a petition on NHS breast screening on Monday 29 June 2026. This debate will be led by Irene Campbell MP.
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Research Briefing
Estimates Day debate: Spending of the Ministry of Justice and Home Office on criminal justice
On Monday 29 June 2026, the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending and priorities of the Ministry of Justice and the Home Office, in so far as it relates to criminal justice. The debate will be opened by Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP, Dame Karen Bradley MP, and Andy Slaughter MP.
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Research Briefing
Statistics on smoking
In 2024, 10.4% of adults in the UK were current smokers. This is the lowest figure since the series began.
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Research Briefing
Economic update: Proceeding with caution
The Bank of England has held UK interest rates at 3.75% for the fourth month in a row following continued concerns about inflation.
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Research Briefing
Estimates Day debate: Spending of the Department of Health and Social Care on pharmaceutical procurement
On Tuesday 30 June 2026, the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending of the Department of Health and Social Care relating to pharmaceutical procurement.
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Data dashboards,Research Briefing
Local authority data: Housing supply
This interactive dashboard has data on housing stock and housing supply for local authorities in England.
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Research Briefing
Working in hot weather: What does the law say?
This briefing sets out the legal obligations of employers to safeguard the health and safety of employees and workers when working in hot weather.
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Research Briefing
Historic restrictions on members of the Catholic and Jewish faiths
Since the 19th century there have been statutory restrictions on members of the Catholic and Jewish faiths making – and advising the Crown on – appointments in the Church of England. This includes the Prime Minister and Lord Chancellor, who advise the Monarch on bishops and other offices in the established church. This research briefing looks at the historic basis of these restrictions and how they work in practice.
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