Research Briefing
The future of the BBC licence fee
Changes in TV viewing habits since the licence fee was established, such as the rise of on-demand streaming, have led some to challenge the BBC's funding model.
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Research Briefing
General Election Dates 1832-2024
A list of all UK General elections dates since 1832.
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Research Briefing
BBC Charter Renewal: a reading list
The BBC's charter review, launched in December 2025, aims to "futureproof" the BBC.
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Research Briefing
Progress on UK free trade agreement negotiations
This short briefing summarises the UK's progress in negotiating new free trade agreements.
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Research Briefing
Trade in goods and services: Economic indicators
The UK exports and imports billions of pounds worth of goods and services. Find the latest data on UK trade and the current account.
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Research Briefing
Components of GDP: Economic indicators
GDP measures the size of the economy. Find the latest data on the industries and elements that make up the UK’s GDP.
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Research Briefing
Gross domestic product (GDP): Economic indicators
GDP measures the size of the economy. Find the latest GDP data for the UK and updated forecasts for GDP growth.
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Research Briefing
Household debt: statistics and impact on economy
This briefing provides statistics and forecasts for household debt, guidance on how to interpret debt statistics and analysis on how debt effects the economy.
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Research Briefing
General Practice in England
The briefing provides an overview of general practice in England
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Research Briefing
What are carbon budgets?
Carbon budgets are five-year carbon emissions limits set by the UK Government. The UK is aiming for ‘net zero’ carbon emissions by 2050.
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Research Briefing
Election timetables
Election rules include a timetable that must be followed. This briefing explains what is in the timetables and how long they run.
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Research Briefing
Student loan statistics
Different Governments have shifted support for higher education towards loans. The scale of lending has led to concerns about debt burden of debt, high interest rates and costs to the taxpayer.
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Research Briefing
The National Planning Policy Framework
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was first published in March 2012 and sets out the government's planning policies for England. This briefing focuses on the government's proposals for significant changes to the NPPF which were consulted on between December 2025 and March 2026.
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Research Briefing
Early Day Motions
Early day motions are written proposals through which MPs can express opinions or draw attention to an issue. They are not usually debated.
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Research Briefing
Policing in the UK: Current structures and proposals for reform
The government’s proposals for police reform could lead to the biggest changes to UK policing structures since the 1970s.
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