Research Briefing
Living former Members of the House of Commons
Known living former Members of Parliament.
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Research Briefing
Armed Forces Pension Scheme
An overview of the Armed Forces Pension Scheme, including government changes to pensions and the remedy to the discrimination caused by these changes.
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Research Briefing
E-petition debate: Act to ensure Bills backed by MPs & public can complete all stages in Parliament
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on 8 June 2026 at 4.30pm on an e-petition calling for the government to make time for bills supported by MPs and the public to complete all their stages in Parliament. The subject for this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee, and the debate will be opened by Lewis Atkinson MP.
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Research Briefing
Responding to anti-social behaviour in England and Wales
Local agencies have various powers to respond to anti-social behaviour. These powers are being strengthened by the Crime and Policing Act 2026.
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Research Briefing
Water supply in Kent
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall on 10 June 2026 to consider water supply in Kent. The debate will be opened by Sojan Joseph MP.
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Research Briefing
Ketamine
Ketamine is classified as a class B drug in the UK. Data suggests that ketamine use is increasing and there are concerns about the harms of misuse.
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Research Briefing
Civil law: debt enforcement
This briefing paper provides an overview of the different types of civil law debt enforcement methods available to a judgment creditor in England and Wales.
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Research Briefing
Service industries: Economic indicators
The service industries include retail, finance, administration, and other areas. Find the latest data on the activity of the UK services sector.
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Research Briefing
Changes to UK visa and settlement rules after the 2025 immigration white paper
Frequently asked questions about the UK government's immigration white paper proposals in 2025, including longer qualifying periods for indefinite leave to remain.
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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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Data dashboards,Research Briefing
Constituency data: Wards and parishes
Explore which electoral wards, civil parishes and communities are part of your constituency, including an interactive map
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Data dashboards,Research Briefing
Constituency data: GPs and GP practices
Interactive dashboard showing data on GPs in England, including patient to GP ratios, the number of GPs, and a map of GP practices
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Research Briefing
Nepal: 2026 legislative election and future prospects
Nepal has elected a former rapper as prime minister following parliamentary elections in March 2026 in the wake of widespread youth protests.
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Research Briefing
The European Convention on Human Rights and the Human Rights Act 1998
The UK is a member of the European Convention on Human Rights and gives effect to it through the Human Rights Act 1998. This paper considers debate about reform of the Human Rights Act and the UK's membership of the Convention
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Research Briefing
Housing market: Economic indicators
Find the latest data on house prices, mortgage approvals, and house building in the UK.
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