Research Briefing
Reforming the Mental Health Act: Independent review to draft bill
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.
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Research Briefing
Immigration white papers, 1965-2025
A short history of UK immigration, asylum and citizenship policy through the lens of government white papers.
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Research Briefing
Local authority financial resilience
A Commons Library briefing on the financial resilience of local authorities.
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Research Briefing
What is the Arctic Council?
Which states are in the Arctic Council and what is its role?
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Research Briefing
Mental Health Bill [HL] 2024-25
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.
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Research Briefing
US-Iran nuclear talks 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?
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Research Briefing
Planning for solar farms
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.
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Research Briefing
The King of Canada
As well as being the UK’s head of state, King Charles is also head of state in 14 other Commonwealth Realms, including Canada.
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Research Briefing
The office and role of Speaker
A research briefing on the office and role of the Speaker of the House of Commons
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Research Briefing
Paying for childcare in England
Information on the support available for help with childcare costs in England.
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Research Briefing
Royal Assent
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.
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Research Briefing
Syria: What is the situation five months after Assad’s fall?
A government has been declared, but violence is ongoing, including against minorities. The UK has removed some sanctions and wants an inclusive transition.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
How can homeowners in England resolve housing complaints?
Find out who to complain to about housing problems and the redress schemes available.
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Research Briefing
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25: Progress of the bill
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25 began its report stage in the House of Commons on 16 May 2025.
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Research Briefing
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Statistics
This note defines FDI and looks at recent trends in UK and world FDI
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