Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Customs rules for trade with the EU
An overview of trade rules between the UK and EU, including sources of advice regarding customs, imports and exports.
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Research Briefing
Administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme
In July 2026 the government said it was applying commercial levers and deploying an independent auditor to review Capita’s administration of the scheme following unacceptable delays experienced by scheme members.
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Research Briefing
Taxation of North Sea oil and gas
This Library briefing gives an overview of how the profits from North Sea oil and gas production are taxed, and how the fiscal regime has been reformed in recent years.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
British citizenship and passports
General guidance for MPs' offices in all parts of the UK on dealing with questions about British citizenship and passports.
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Research Briefing
Procurement statistics: a short guide
Procurement accounts for about a third of public sector spending. This briefing is a guide to the key statistics.
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Research Briefing
VAT and Churches
Construction work to repair buildings, including historic churches, is charged VAT at the 20% standard rate. The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme has provided grants to mitigate the VAT costs for these repairs.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Post-16 transport for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England
Find out what duties local authorities have to provide transport for young people with SEND, how to appeal decisions, and what support is available.
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Research Briefing
Protections for whistleblowing and non-disclosure agreements
New legislation has expanded rights for workers around whistleblowing and non-disclosure agreements.
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Research Briefing
Representation of the People Bill: progress of the bill
This briefing tracks the progress of the bill to introduce votes at 16, automatic voter registration, tighten the rules on political donations and allow bank cards to be used as voter ID.
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Data dashboards,Research Briefing
Local area data: Special educational needs and disabilities
Find data for English constituencies and local authorities on special educational needs and disabilities.
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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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Research Briefing
The Civil Service
A briefing on the constitutional status and regulation of the Home Civil Service (Great Britain), the Northern Ireland Civil Service and the Diplomatic Service.
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Research Briefing
The Privy Council: history, functions and membership
A briefing paper on the history, functions and membership of the Privy Council
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Research Briefing
After Brexit: Visiting, working, and living in the EU
Since the UK left the EU, British citizens travelling to the EU have needed to comply with Schengen-area rules on entry and stays for third country nationals
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Research Briefing
Finances of the Monarchy
A briefing on the Finances of the Monarchy, including the Sovereign Grant, Duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall and tax arrangements for members of the Royal Family.
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