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    Kashmir: Renewed India-Pakistan tensions

    Friday, 16 May, 2025

    This briefing looks at the May 2025 military confrontation between India and Pakistan, sparked by the Pahalgam attacks in Indian-administered Kashmir in April 2025. It explores the historical basis for the Kashmir conflict, international reaction to the 2025 crisis, and what might happen next.

    • Research Briefing
    • Asia Pacific
    • International organisations
    • Security
  • Research Briefing

    Reforming the Mental Health Act: Independent review to draft bill

    Friday, 16 May, 2025

    A timeline of reforming the Mental Health Act up to the draft Mental Health Bill, including the independent review, white paper, and pre-legislative scrutiny.

    • Research Briefing
    • Disability
    • Equality
    • Health
    • Health services
  • Research Briefing

    Immigration white papers, 1965-2025

    Thursday, 15 May, 2025

    A short history of UK immigration, asylum and citizenship policy through the lens of government white papers.

    • Research Briefing
    • Asylum
    • Immigration
    • Nationality
  • Research Briefing

    Local authority financial resilience

    Thursday, 15 May, 2025

    A Commons Library briefing on the financial resilience of local authorities.

    • Research Briefing
    • Government
    • Local government
  • Research Briefing

    What is the Arctic Council?

    Wednesday, 14 May, 2025

    Which states are in the Arctic Council and what is its role?

    • Research Briefing
    • Climate change
    • Environment
    • Europe
    • International law
    • International organisations
  • Research Briefing

    Mental Health Bill [HL] 2024-25

    Wednesday, 14 May, 2025

    The Mental Health Bill [HL] will have its second reading on 19 May 2025. This briefing provides background to the bill and an overview of its main provisions.

    • Research Briefing
    • Health
    • Health services
    • Medicine
  • Research Briefing

    US-Iran nuclear talks 2025

    Wednesday, 14 May, 2025

    The US has entered into talks with Iran to limit its nuclear programme. How far advanced is the programme, and what issues are being discussed?

    • Research Briefing
    • Defence policy
    • Middle East
  • Research Briefing

    Planning for solar farms

    Tuesday, 13 May, 2025

    This briefing covers planning policy for solar farms in England and the devolved administrations and commentary on the use of agricultural land for solar farms.

    • Research Briefing
    • Energy
    • Farming and fishing
    • Planning
  • Research Briefing

    The office and role of Speaker

    Monday, 12 May, 2025

    A research briefing on the office and role of the Speaker of the House of Commons

    • Research Briefing
    • House of Commons
    • Monarchy
    • Parliament
    • UK elections
  • Research Briefing

    Paying for childcare in England

    Monday, 12 May, 2025

    Information on the support available for help with childcare costs in England.

    • Research Briefing
    • Benefits policy
    • Child care
    • Education
    • Family benefits
    • Further education
    • Working age benefits
  • Research Briefing

    Royal Assent

    Monday, 12 May, 2025

    A briefing paper on the history of and procedure relating to Royal Assent, not just in the UK Parliament but in the devolved legislatures and for Church of England Measures.

    • Research Briefing
    • Devolution
    • Government
    • House of Commons
    • Monarchy
    • Parliament
  • Constituency casework,Research Briefing

    How can homeowners in England resolve housing complaints?

    Friday, 09 May, 2025

    Find out who to complain to about housing problems and the redress schemes available.

    • Constituency casework
    • Research Briefing
    • Housing and planning
  • Research Briefing

    Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25: Progress of the bill

    Friday, 09 May, 2025

    The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25 began its report stage in the House of Commons on 16 May 2025.

    • Research Briefing
    • Communities
    • Criminal law
    • Health
    • Health services
    • Medicine
  • Research Briefing

    Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Statistics

    Friday, 09 May, 2025

    This note defines FDI and looks at recent trends in UK and world FDI

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic policy
    • Economic situation
    • Economy
    • International trade
  • Research Briefing

    Autism policy and services: Education

    Tuesday, 06 May, 2025

    Autistic people experience education inequalities. Find out about government policy and support in schools, colleges and higher education for autistic people.

    • Research Briefing
    • Disability
    • Diseases
    • Education
    • Equality

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