Research Briefing
No recourse to public funds
Why does the UK ban migrants from claiming benefits, and what are the arguments for and against this 'no recourse to public funds' policy?
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Research Briefing
Higher education finances and funding in England
This briefing covers how higher education is funded, concerns about providers' financial stability, alternative funding models, and international comparisons.
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Research Briefing
The sub judice rule
MPs should not raise matters in debates, questions and motions which are awaiting adjudication in a court of law to avoid influencing the outcome of those court proceedings.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Holidays during school term-time in England
What are the rules on taking children out of school during term time for family holidays?
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Research Briefing
Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-25: Progress of the bill
Report stage of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-25 will take place in the House of Commons on 9 and 10 June 2025.
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Research Briefing
Informal carers health and wellbeing
Informal and unpaid carers provide vital support for many people with health and social care needs. However, there is growing evidence that the demands of caring are increasingly impacting carers’ own physical and mental health.
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Research Briefing
US aid, the UK, and funding for multilateral aid bodies in 2025
The Trump administration has announced reductions in US aid. How important a donor is the US, what are alternative are there, and what are the UK's plans?
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Research Briefing
Spending Review 2025: Background briefing
Ahead of the Spending Review on 11 June 2025, this briefing looks at the process, the public spending context, and the factors affecting the government’s plans.
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Research Briefing
Local authority support for unpaid carers in England
Information on local authority support for unpaid carers in England, including young carers and parent carers of disabled children.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Social security complaints
How to complain to the Department for Work and Pensions or an organisation providing services on its behalf.
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Research Briefing
Replacement of UK residence permits with eVisas
UK residence permits are now online only. Some foreign residents need to actively sign up for their eVisa or risk being unable to re-enter the country.
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Research Briefing
The forthcoming strategic defence review 2025: FAQ
The government will publish a strategic defence review in 2025, considering threats to the UK and how to meet them. What do we know about it so far?
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Research Briefing
UK defence in 2025: Tanks, armoured vehicles and artillery
How the army is organised, modernisation plans and a summary of the army's current and future fleets of armoured vehicles
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Research Briefing
Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL]: progress of the bill
The Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL] is scheduled to have its report stage in the House of Commons on 4 June 2025.
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Research Briefing
Childhood Immunisation Statistics
This briefing reports on vaccinations that are given to children up to five years of age. Data is presented for constituent countries of the UK and at regional and local authority level in England. Where available international comparisons are provided.
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