Research Briefing
Explains how the Bank of England’s (BoE's) quantitative easing (QE) programme affects government's spending on debt interest. Discusses contentious proposals to decrease the affect by reducing the interest rate paid on the reserves commercial banks hold at the BoE.
Research Briefing
The Ethics and Integrity Commission promotes high standards in UK public life by advising public authorities and reporting to the Prime Minister.
Research Briefing
The government has a seven-point framework for working with African states. These include climate, migration and investment. However, UK aid is falling.
Research Briefing
Iran begins 2026 with extensive protests sparked by its weak economy. Pressure remains on Hamas and Hezbollah to disarm. The US and Israel may conduct strikes.
Research Briefing
This briefing answers some of the most common enquiries the Library receives about insurance services.
Research Briefing
NHS expenditure was £242 billion in 2024/25. It has increased by an average of 3.6% per year over the last 50 years.
Research Briefing
This briefing outlines the different arrangements for inheriting pension rights in State and private pension schemes.
Research Briefing
A summary of statistics on suicide in the UK from 1981 to 2024. Includes trends by gender, age, English region, and deprivation.
Research Briefing
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the potential merits of regulating airport drop-off charges on 13 January. The debate will be opened by Yasmin Qureshi MP.
Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Information on the position of freehold homeowners who pay a charge for the upkeep of shared areas and amenities on their estates.
Research Briefing
Departmental select committees were first established in 1979. This briefing paper charts changes in their number and size since 1979.
Research Briefing
This briefing looks at the January 2026 US military operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, statements by President Trump and US officials, the UK and international response, and questions of international law.
Research Briefing
This briefing answers some FAQs related to the government's budget deficit.
Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Find out why some homeowners have had difficulties remortgaging or selling homes that have spray foam insulation and what they can do about it.
Research Briefing
The alcohol duty system was reformed in August 2023. Most recently, the government has announced it would increase duty rates in line with inflation from 1 February 2026.
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