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Research Briefing

  • Data dashboards,Research Briefing

    Constituency data: Universal Credit claimants

    Monday, 21 September, 2026

    Explore constituency-level data on people claiming Universal Credit in Great Britain using our interactive dashboard.

    • Data dashboards
    • Research Briefing
    • Working age benefits
    • Local data
    • Social security
    • Work and incomes data
  • Research Briefing

    Conscription and national service in the UK

    Monday, 21 September, 2026

    When has the UK had conscription and why are some European countries reintroducing some form of mandatory military service?

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
    • Defence policy
  • Research Briefing

    Domestic energy prices: In short

    Monday, 21 September, 2026

    What are current energy prices? How and why have they changed over time? Does the UK have the highest domestic energy prices in Europe?

    • Research Briefing
    • Energy
  • Research Briefing

    Retrospective taxation

    Monday, 21 September, 2026

    Retrospective tax legislation imposes or increases a tax charge prior to the legislation being introduced. Although this is a controversial practice, retrospective provisions are often introduced to mitigate the risks to the public finances from tax avoidance.

    • Research Briefing
    • Tax
  • Research Briefing

    Changes to UK visa and settlement rules after the 2025 immigration white paper

    Monday, 21 September, 2026

    Frequently asked questions about the UK government's immigration white paper proposals in 2025, including longer qualifying periods for indefinite leave to remain.

    • Research Briefing
    • Immigration
  • Research Briefing

    High cost of living: Impact on households

    Monday, 21 September, 2026

    This briefing covers how the high period of inflation in the UK from 2021 to 2024 continues to affect household incomes, spending, poverty, savings and debt.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic situation
    • Energy
    • Work and incomes
  • Research Briefing

    Evolution and changing composition of departmental select committees

    Monday, 21 September, 2026

    Departmental select committees were first established in 1979. This briefing paper charts changes in their number and size since 1979.

    • Research Briefing
    • House of Commons
    • Parliament
  • Research Briefing

    VAT on solar panels and other energy-saving materials

    Monday, 21 September, 2026

    The installation of energy-saving materials (such as solar panels) on eligible buildings is zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027.

    • Research Briefing
    • Tax
  • Research Briefing

    Police service strength

    Friday, 18 September, 2026

    This briefing looks at the strength and diversity of police forces in the UK.

    • Research Briefing
    • Police
  • Research Briefing

    North Korea in 2026: Frequently asked questions

    Friday, 18 September, 2026

    North Korea’s regime under Kim Jong-un appears to be secure in the short to medium term. The country is supported by China and is increasing its support to Russia in its conflict with Ukraine.

    • Research Briefing
    • Asia Pacific
    • Defence policy
  • Research Briefing

    Mobile phones in schools (England)

    Friday, 18 September, 2026

    A short overview of policy relating to mobile phone use in English schools, and related discussions

    • Research Briefing
    • Schools
  • Research Briefing

    A new president and prime minister for Iraq: What challenges face the country in 2026?

    Friday, 18 September, 2026

    In 2026 Iraq selected a new president and prime minister. Issues facing Iraq include disarming or integrating Iran-backed militias into the state armed forces.

    • Research Briefing
    • Middle East
  • Data dashboards,Research Briefing

    Constituency data: Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

    Thursday, 17 September, 2026

    Find data for your constituency on people claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) using our interactive dashboard.

    • Data dashboards
    • Research Briefing
    • Sickness, disability and carers' benefits
    • Working age benefits
    • Local data
    • Work and incomes data
  • Research Briefing

    Connect to Work

    Thursday, 17 September, 2026

    Connect to Work is a government programme to help people with disabilities or other complex issues to find and stay in work. It started in 2025 and runs till 2030.

    • Research Briefing
    • Work and incomes
  • Research Briefing

    Interest rates and monetary policy: Economic indicators

    Thursday, 17 September, 2026

    Monetary policy affects the amount of money in the economy and the costs of borrowing. Find the latest data on interest rates in the UK, US and Eurozone.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic policy
    • Economic situation
    • Economic indicators

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