Research Briefing
Business rates
A brief guide to the system of non-domestic rating, better known as ‘business rates’.
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Research Briefing
Business rates: the 2026 revaluation
A briefing on the 2026 business rates revaluation, which takes effect on 1 April 2026
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Research Briefing
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Dayton agreement and political system
The constitution for Bosnia and Herzegovina was set out in the 1995 Dayton Agreement. It is a single state comprising a predominantly Bosniak-Croat political entity, and a Serb-majority entity.
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Research Briefing
Strategic Defence Review 2025: The British Army
What did the UK's Strategic Defence Review 2025 recommend for the British Army?
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Research Briefing
Town twinning
Town twinning developed in Europe after the Second World War as a way to foster links and friendships between communities to prevent future conflicts.
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Research Briefing
Georgia’s ‘foreign influence’ law: legal and political developments one year on
This research briefing considers the impact of Georgia’s “foreign influence” law and legal and political developments that have followed in its wake.
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Research Briefing
Syria one year after Assad: Religious minorities
Extensive violence has targeted some religious minorities in Syria. The UK is among those to have called for accountability and an inclusive transition.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
How to complain about rented housing in England
Find out who to complain to about problems in rented housing and the redress schemes available.
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Research Briefing
The post-16 education and skills white paper
This briefing explains the government's proposals in the post-16 education and skills white paper and includes comment and reaction.
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Research Briefing
Can parliamentarians discuss the Royal Family?
There is no prohibition on criticising members of the Royal Family in Parliament, but MPs and peers are required to observe certain rules if they wish to do so.
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Research Briefing
Support for Veterans: Policy overview
An overview of the evolution of veterans’ policy in the UK since 2010.
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Research Briefing
Visitor levies: policy and debates
A briefing about transient visitor levies or 'tourist taxes', including information on plans for the introduction of tourist taxes in Scotland and Wales.
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Research Briefing
Chinese state threat activities in the UK
China has been accused of conducting state-threat activities in the UK such as industrial espionage, cyber-attacks, and spying on politicians. The UK Government has responded by passing new legislation to counter state threats, while still trying to pursue stronger economic relations with China.
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Research Briefing
Homicide Statistics
The number of homicides in the UK has fallen since its 2002/03 peak, which reflects global trends. There were around 570 homicides in England and Wales in 2023/24.
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Research Briefing
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill
A bill intended to increase statutory limits on the amount of financial support the government can give to industry and exports.
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