Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Mental health support for constituents
Where to find advice and signposting for mental health support in the UK.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Accessing and sharing health records FAQs
Information for anyone attempting to gain access to their own, or somebody else’s, medical records.
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Research Briefing
Public finances: Economic indicators
The public finances include government borrowing and debt. Find the latest data on UK borrowing and debt as well as forecasts for the future.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Problems with parcel deliveries
It is often a retailer’s responsibility to ensure that parcels are delivered safely. Find out more about consumers’ rights in relation to parcel deliveries.
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Research Briefing
COP31: The 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference
The 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) is to be held from 9 to 20 November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye. Last year, Brazil hosted COP30 in Belém, and will hand over the presidency to joint hosts Türkiye and Australia. This briefing covers the main themes of COP31.
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Research Briefing
Autumn Budget 2026: A summary
The Chancellor presented his 2026 Budget to the Commons on 28 October, and the Office for Budget Responsibility published updated forecasts for the economy and public finances for the next five years.
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Research Briefing
National Minimum Wage statistics
This briefing looks at trends in UK National Minimum Wages, minimum wage jobs and how the UK compares internationally.
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Research Briefing
E-petition 754331 relating to an independent review of Council Tax and Stamp Duty Land Tax
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on 23 November 2026 calling for the government to commission a review of council tax and stamp duty.
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Research Briefing
Administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme
In October 2026 the government announced a new recovery plan to address delays and confirmed that it is in the process of considering how the scheme is administered in the future.
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Research Briefing
The potential merits of mandatory safeguarded 24/7 helipads at major trauma centres
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 29 October 2026 on the the potential merits of mandatory safeguarded 24/7 helipads at major trauma centres. The debate will be opened by Jim Shannon MP.
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Research Briefing
Select Committees – core tasks
On 20 June 2002, the members of the Liaison Committee agreed a set of ten core tasks for select committees to guide their work. The committee reviewed and revised the core tasks in 2012, 2019 and 2024. This research briefing compares the different versions. It also provides a brief background to the introduction of the core tasks in 2002.
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Research Briefing
The role and effectiveness of Ofcom
A Westminster Hall debate on the role and effectiveness of Ofcom is scheduled for 29 October 2026. The debate will be opened by Vikki Slade MP.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
How is anti-social behaviour addressed in England and Wales?
An overview of how the police, local authorities, social landlords and others can respond to anti-social behaviour.
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Research Briefing
Responding to anti-social behaviour in England and Wales
Local agencies have various powers to respond to anti-social behaviour. These powers are being strengthened by the Crime and Policing Act 2026.
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Research Briefing
Economic indicators: Key statistics for the UK economy
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
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