Research Briefing
Antimicrobial resistance
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant threat to public health. This briefing provides information on the causes and implications of the development and spread of AMR and UK action to address it.
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Research Briefing
How to access military service records
Constituents may contact a Member of Parliament seeking advice on how to access military service records. This briefing provides guidance on what information is available, and how to access it.
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Research Briefing
Women and children in armed conflict: UN data and UK aid
Global incidence of armed conflict is high. This brief summarises UN reports on the women, peace and security agenda and children in conflict, and UK policy.
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Research Briefing
Police service strength
This briefing looks at the strength and diversity of police forces in the UK.
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Research Briefing
Addresses to Members of both Houses of Parliament
Heads of state and dignitaries who have addressed MPs and members of the House of Lords since 1935.
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Research Briefing
Hybrid bills receiving Royal Assent since 1979
Hybrid bills are public bills containing provisions that would affect the general public as well as the interests of certain individuals or organisations.
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Research Briefing
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill
The bill would remove the two-child limit, which restricts additional support for children in Universal Credit to the first two children in a household
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Research Briefing
President Trump and Greenland: Frequently asked questions
President Trump has expressed interest in the US acquiring Greenland. Greenland, the UK, and most European countries, are opposed to this
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Research Briefing
The Barnett formula and fiscal devolution
This briefing looks at how the Barnett formula works and includes a brief summary of the debate surrounding the formula.
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Research Briefing
The Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill 2024-2026
The bill would prioritise UK medical graduates and certain other groups for NHS foundation and speciality training from 2026.
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Research Briefing
Countersigning and refereeing British passport applications
Constituents frequently ask about countersigning and refereeing British passport applications.
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Research Briefing
UK aid for education
Global goals to increase access to education remain unachieved. UK bilateral aid for education fell from 2019 to 2023. Global and UK aid is expected to fall.
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Research Briefing
Economic regulation of the water industry
The water industry is privatised, with regional monopoly companies, in England and Wales. Regulation includes a price review that sets bills for customers.
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Research Briefing
AI content labelling
This Library briefing paper provides an overview of what AI content labelling is, why it is being used and how it works.
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Research Briefing
Ministers in the House of Lords
Cabinet Ministers are sometimes members of the House of Lords. This paper sets out recent examples and considers the accountability arrangements for Cabinet Ministers in the Lords. It also looks at the appointment of ministers from outside Parliament.
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