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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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Free school meals in England
Who is entitled to free school meals in England and how are they provided and funded?
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Research Briefing
The UK Sanctions Framework
The UK sanctions framework is a significant set of powers to sanction individuals, businesses, and states. This paper explains the current operation of sanctions in the UK.
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Research Briefing
World Menopause Day
World Menopause Day is led by the International Menopause Society and held annually on 18 October. It is intended to raise awareness of the menopause and to support options to improve health and well-being.
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Research Briefing
Public spending in local areas
This briefing examines how public spending is allocated and lists some of the resources for working out the amounts that have gone to local areas.
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Economic updates,Research Briefing
Economic update: Why has inflation gone up in 2025?
UK inflation remains above the Bank of England’s target rate of 2%. The Bank says that increases in food prices and administered prices are largely to blame.
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Research Briefing
Horizon Europe 2028–2034: What do we know so far?
Horizon Europe is an EU funding programme for research and innovation. The European Commission has proposed a budget of €175 billion for the programme in 2028–2034.
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Research Briefing
Child Trust Funds
This briefing covers the background to Child Trust Funds, savings accounts for children the government contributed to, and problems young adults face accessing them.
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Research Briefing
The E3 triggers snapback sanctions against Iran 2025
All UN sanctions against Iran lifted under the 2015 nuclear agreement will be reimposed on 28 September unless a new agreement can be reached.
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Research Briefing
Lebanon 2025: Plans to disarm Hezbollah
The Lebanese Government plans to disarm Hezbollah, whose military power has been weakened by Israel since 2023. What is the plan, and what are its challenges?
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