Research Briefing
Skills policy in England
This paper provides a summary of skills policy in England. It also provides the latest skills statistics.
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Research Briefing
Children, young people and the built environment
The children, young people and the built environment briefing sets out the challenges facing children and young people in accessing formal and informal play spaces. It highlights the opportunities offered through the built environment by focusing on a child-centred place-based approach to design and development. The briefing highlights the wider benefits this brings for health, well-being and the realisation of vibrant, sustainable communities.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Broadband companies and telegraph poles (UK)
Find out about the rules broadband companies need to follow when they install telegraph poles.
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Research Briefing
Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill (2024–25)
The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill (2024–25) was introduced to Parliament in September 2025 and is scheduled for second reading on 16 October 2025.
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Research Briefing
Knives, offensive weapons and serious violence
Information on knife crime in England and Wales: possession offences, rules for retailers and efforts to prevent serious violence.
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Research Briefing
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill 2024-25
A briefing on the Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill 2024-25.
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Research Briefing
NATO: Reinforcing its eastern flank
NATO has been increasing its military presence along its eastern borders since 2014 and in response to Russian action.
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Research Briefing
COP30: The 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference
The 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) is to be held from 10 to 21 November 2025 in Belém, Brazil. This briefing covers the main themes of COP30.
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Research Briefing
Romania: the 2025 Presidential election
Following the annulment of the Romanian presidential election at the end of 2024, the election re-run of 2025 saw the election of the pro-EU candidate Nicușor Dan
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Research Briefing
UK steel safeguards
The UK is reviewing steel safeguard tariffs and quotas amid global trade uncertainty. These measures aim to protect domestic producers from import surges.
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Research Briefing
Climate Change at the International Court of Justice
In July 2025, the International Court of Justice issued an advisory opinion that said climate change is an existential threat and that states must act.
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Research Briefing
How much aid does the UK spend in India, and why?
What is the value of UK aid to India and on what priorities does it focus?
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Research Briefing
The death of a monarch
The death of a monarch – and the accession of a new sovereign – involves the Cabinet, the Privy Council, Parliament, Buckingham Palace and the Church of England. This paper outlines the historical precedents for events that follow a demise of the crown.
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Research Briefing
Distance selling: sale of goods, digital content & services online, by phone, off-business premises etc
This Commons briefing paper provides information on the main provisions of the Consumer Contracts Regulations. It also outlines other legislation which may regulate distance selling.
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Research Briefing
Industrial strategy in the UK
The UK’s approach to industrial strategy has varied over time. The latest industrial strategy was set out in June 2025.
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