Research Briefing
Suicide statistics
A summary of statistics on suicide in the UK from 1981 to 2024. Includes trends by gender, age, English region, and deprivation.
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Research Briefing
Potential merits of regulating airport drop-off charges
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.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Freehold estate management
Information on the position of freehold homeowners who pay a charge for the upkeep of shared areas and amenities on their estates.
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Research Briefing
Evolution and changing composition of departmental select committees
Departmental select committees were first established in 1979. This briefing paper charts changes in their number and size since 1979.
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Research Briefing
The US capture of Nicolás Maduro
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.
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Research Briefing
The budget deficit: a short guide
This briefing answers some FAQs related to the government's budget deficit.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Spray foam insulation and mortgages
Find out why some homeowners have had difficulties remortgaging or selling homes that have spray foam insulation and what they can do about it.
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Research Briefing
Alcohol duty: Current policy and developments
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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Research Briefing
Cybersecurity in the UK
This briefing provides an overview of cybersecurity in the UK. It explains the nature of the cyber threat, including how cyber attacks work. It describes the policy and regulatory frameworks, as well areas of reform such as 'ethical hacking'.
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Research Briefing
Economic update: Interest rates cut as inflation falls to eight-month low
The Bank of England cut interest rates in December 2025, for the fourth time this year. However, the labour market weakened and GDP unexpectedly fell.
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Research Briefing
UK-EU reset: Agreement on UK participation in the EU Erasmus+ programme
The UK and EU have agreed that the UK will participate in the EU Erasmus+ programme from 2027
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Research Briefing
Mental Health Bill [HL] 2024-25: progress of the bill
The Mental Health Bill received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025. This briefing provides an overview of the progress of the bill through the House of Commons.
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Research Briefing
Syria one year after Assad: Reconstruction and sanctions
Humanitarian need and population displacement in Syria remains high. Reconstruction is limited. Most sanctions have been removed.
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Research Briefing
Rural mobile coverage in the UK: Not-spots and partial not-spots
This briefing looks at mobile coverage in the UK with a focus on rural 4G mobile coverage. It covers government targets and policies to tackle partial not-spots and total not-spots, such as the Shared Rural Network.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Civil Legal Aid in Scotland
An overview of the Scottish civil legal aid system, the different categories of help available and their related eligibility criteria.
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