Research Briefing
Retail sales: Economic indicators
Retail is a large component of the UK’s services industry. Find the latest data on sales of food and non-food goods as well as online sales.
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Productivity: Economic indicators
The level of output the economy produces for a given input is called productivity. Find the latest data on UK and international productivity.
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Research Briefing
Business and consumer confidence: Economic indicators
Business and consumer sentiment can give an early indication of economic trends. Find the latest data on what businesses and consumers expect for the UK economy.
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Inflation in the UK: Economic indicators
Inflation measures the change in prices over time. Find the latest data on changes in UK consumer prices, measured by CPI and RPI.
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Research Briefing
Infected Blood Inquiry: recommendations for recognition, healthcare and patient safety
The Infected Blood Inquiry made recommendations to improve patient care and safety, and strengthen the voice of patients in the healthcare system.
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Research Briefing
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill 2024-26
A bill to improve cyber security and resilience is going through the Commons; it updates previous cyber security legislation and if passed will become UK law in 2026.
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Research Briefing
Railways Bill 2024-26: Progress of the bill
The second reading of the Railways Bill 2024-26 took place on 9 December 2025. This briefing covers the bill's progress from second reading through to the end of its committee stage.
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Public finances: Economic indicators
The public finances include government borrowing and debt. Find the latest data on UK borrowing and debt as well as forecasts for the future.
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Research Briefing
Andy Burnham and Makerfield: Can a mayor be an MP?
Andy Burnham can stand to be elected as an MP while he is mayor of Greater Manchester, but if he wins he is immediately disqualified from the mayoralty.
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What is the UK–US pharmaceuticals deal?
The UK and US Governments announced a pharmaceuticals trade deal in December 2025.
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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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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
How does the infected blood compensation scheme work?
Find out about who is eligible for infected blood compensation, how the scheme processes claims for compensation and support for claimants.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
An introduction to UK taxes
Find out about the UK tax system, the role of the Budget and the annual Finance Bill, key statistics on UK taxes, and sources of advice for taxpayers.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Getting a National Insurance number (NINO) in Great Britain
Find out how National Insurance numbers are issued in Great Britain and what to do if someone doesn’t have one or can’t find it.
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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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