Research Briefing
Women and the UK economy
This briefing covers women’s participation in business and the labour market, including breakdowns by industry, occupation, region, ethnicity and disability.
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Research Briefing
Drinking alcohol in the street
There is no general prohibition on drinking in the street but certain offences relating to alcohol may be committed in “public places”.
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Research Briefing
Postponing local government elections
Postponement and reinstatement of elections in some local councils for May 2026
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Research Briefing
Local Government Finance Settlement 2026/27 to 2028/29
This settlement increases funding to local authorities in England, and alters the funding distribution. It was approved by the Commons on 11 February 2026.
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Research Briefing
Taking control of the Order Paper
What does "taking control of the Order paper" mean? Why is it difficult?
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Research Briefing
Ukraine peace talks (November 2025 to March 2026)
What did peace talks between November 2025 and March 2026 achieve?
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Research Briefing
Tuition fees in England: History, debates, and international comparisons
This briefing considers the financial contribution made by students to higher education, including the recently announced increases to undergraduate fees in England.
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Research Briefing
Impact of planning developments on local transport
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the impact of planning developments on local transport on 24 February 2026. The debate will be opened by Victoria Collins MP (Lib Dem, Harpenden and Berkhamsted).
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Research Briefing
Higher education student numbers
Overall student numbers reached record levels in the early 2020s, but progress has stalled in recent years and there are concerns about falling numbers of some groups of students.
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Research Briefing
Pelvic mesh and sodium valproate
Pelvic mesh and sodium valproate are medical products that have harmed patients. The government are considering recommendations to provide redress to patients who have been harmed.
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Research Briefing
Police Pension Scheme
An overview of the Police Pension Scheme, including government changes to pensions and the remedy to the discrimination caused by these changes.
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Research Briefing
Gaza 2026: Board of Peace and National Transitional Committee
A transitional Palestinian governing committee and supervising Board of Peace have been announced. The brief also discusses plans to disarm Hamas.
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Research Briefing
Revised Government spending plans for 2025/26
Votes to approve the Supplementary Estimates for 2025/26 will take place on 4 March 2026. These will cover the Government's revised spending plans for this year.
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Research Briefing
Finland: Domestic politics and the Orpo Government since 2023
Finland has been led by a centre-right government since 2023, bringing together the centre-right National Coalition Party and the right-wing Finns Party
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Research Briefing
UK immigration fees
UK visa fees and charges have increased significantly since the 2000s. The revenue helps fund the Home Office and NHS but there are complaints that rates are too high.
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