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    Estimates Day debate: Spending of the Ministry of Justice and Home Office on criminal justice

    Friday, 26 June, 2026

    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.

    • Research Briefing
    • Courts
    • Crime
    • Justice
    • Police
    • Prisons
    • Public spending
  • Research Briefing

    Statistics on smoking

    Thursday, 25 June, 2026

    In 2024, 10.4% of adults in the UK were current smokers. This is the lowest figure since the series began.

    • Research Briefing
    • Health
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    Economic update: Proceeding with caution

    Thursday, 25 June, 2026

    The Bank of England has held UK interest rates at 3.75% for the fourth month in a row following continued concerns about inflation.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic situation
  • Research Briefing

    Estimates Day debate: Spending of the Department of Health and Social Care on pharmaceutical procurement

    Thursday, 25 June, 2026

    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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    • Economy
    • Health services
    • International trade
    • Medicine
    • Public spending
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    Local authority data: Housing supply

    Thursday, 25 June, 2026

    This interactive dashboard has data on housing stock and housing supply for local authorities in England.

    • Data dashboards
    • Research Briefing
    • Housing and planning
    • Housing data
    • Local data
  • Research Briefing

    Working in hot weather: What does the law say?

    Thursday, 25 June, 2026

    This briefing sets out the legal obligations of employers to safeguard the health and safety of employees and workers when working in hot weather.

    • Research Briefing
    • Business
    • Work and incomes
  • Research Briefing

    Historic restrictions on members of the Catholic and Jewish faiths

    Thursday, 25 June, 2026

    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.

    • Research Briefing
    • Government
    • Monarchy
    • Parliament
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    Israel–Hezbollah conflict 2026 and UK response

    Thursday, 25 June, 2026

    Israel-Hezbollah fighting continued into June. Issues in talks include disarming Hezbollah and both Israel and Hezbollah withdrawing from southern Lebanon.

    • Research Briefing
    • Middle East
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    Railways: safety

    Thursday, 25 June, 2026

    On 19 June 2026 two passenger trains collided near Bedford. This briefing provides an overview of safety on the railway in Great Britain.

    • Research Briefing
    • Rail
  • Research Briefing

    Estimates Day debate: Spending of the Northern Ireland Office

    Thursday, 25 June, 2026

    An Estimates Day debate has been scheduled for 29 June on the spending of the Northern Ireland Office.

    • Research Briefing
    • Devolution
    • Public spending
  • Research Briefing

    The United Kingdom constitution – a mapping exercise

    Wednesday, 24 June, 2026

    A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
    • Devolution
    • Elections
    • Government
    • House of Commons
    • Institutions
    • International law
    • Local government
    • Monarchy
    • Overseas territories
    • Parliament
    • UK elections
    • Voters
  • Research Briefing

    FAQ: Autism statistics (England)

    Wednesday, 24 June, 2026

    Frequently Asked Questions about autism statistics in England, including new and closed referrals, waiting lists, and waiting times.

    • Research Briefing
    • Health services
  • Research Briefing

    What are government debt and debt interest?

    Wednesday, 24 June, 2026

    This briefing explains what government debt is, how much there is of it, and the interest payments made on it.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic policy
    • Public spending
  • Research Briefing

    Responding to anti-social behaviour in England and Wales

    Tuesday, 23 June, 2026

    Local agencies have various powers to respond to anti-social behaviour. These powers are being strengthened by the Crime and Policing Act 2026.

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
    • Local government
    • Police
  • Research Briefing

    By-elections in the 2024 Parliament

    Tuesday, 23 June, 2026

    This briefing sets out results of the by-elections held in the 2024 Parliament, including lists of candidates, vote share and voter turnout.

    • Research Briefing
    • UK elections

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