Research Briefing
How does health care funding in England work?
Frequently asked questions about funding flows and allocations in the English health care system.
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Research Briefing
Ticket resales
There are concerns about secondary ticketing sites, especially their pricing practices. This briefing considers current regulation and calls for stronger laws.
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Changes to the UK trade remedies system
Proposed changes would give the government power to initiate dumping, subsidy or safeguard investigations, aligning with other jurisdictions.
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Research Briefing
Holocaust Memorial Bill: Progress of the Bill
The Holocaust Memorial Bill would remove restrictions on building a Holocaust Memorial in Victoria Tower Gardens. The bill is currently progressing through Parliament.
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Research Briefing
Africa in 2026: Conflict, elections and a new UK framework
What challenges and opportunities face the African continent in 2026? This brief discusses the G20 summit, elections, armed conflict, aid and UK engagement.
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The UK and international development: Global issues for 2026
Major aid donors will continue to cut aid budgets. UN agencies are planning reforms and reductions in their programmes.
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Central bank reserves and government’s debt interest
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.
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Research Briefing
Ethics and Integrity Commission
The Ethics and Integrity Commission promotes high standards in UK public life by advising public authorities and reporting to the Prime Minister.
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Research Briefing
The UK’s “new Approach to Africa” 2025
The government has a seven-point framework for working with African states. These include climate, migration and investment. However, UK aid is falling.
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Research Briefing
Iran: What challenges face the country in 2026?
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.
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Research Briefing
Insurance: FAQs
This briefing answers some of the most common enquiries the Library receives about insurance services.
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Research Briefing
NHS Expenditure
NHS expenditure was £242 billion in 2024/25. It has increased by an average of 3.6% per year over the last 50 years.
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Research Briefing
Inheriting pension rights
This briefing outlines the different arrangements for inheriting pension rights in State and private pension schemes.
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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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