Research briefings

This interactive dashboard provides statistics on land designated as green belt for parliamentary constituencies in England.

We take a look at how accessible Britain’s railway stations are for people with disabilities and what data is available via region.

GDP measures the size of the economy. Find the latest GDP data for the UK and updated forecasts for GDP growth.

This briefing provides information on the provision of physical education and sport in schools, including national curriculum requirements, funding, the School Games, and regulations relating to school playing fields.

The service industries include retail, finance, administration, and other areas. Find the latest data on the activity of the UK services sector.

Manufacturing is one of the production industries. Find the latest data on the activity of the UK manufacturing sector.

Following the Danish election on 24 March 2026, Mette Frederiksen has been appointed to serve a third term as prime minister, leading a minority coalition government.

There will be a debate on the impact of the University of the Air White Paper on lifelong learning opportunities on Tuesday 16 June at 2:30pm. The debate will last 90 minutes and be led by Patrick Hurley MP.

This interactive dashboard shows data on economic growth, inflation, trade, employment, government borrowing and debt across the UK.

The UK’s trading relationship with the EU changed fundamentally following Brexit. This briefing provides statistics on UK trade with the EU over recent years.

The Infected Blood Public Inquiry recommended that the government should set up a compensation scheme for those infected and affected by contaminated blood, blood products and tissue. The government accepted this recommendation and made regulations to establish the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme in August 2024.

The price of shares and commodities can help show the health of the economy. Find the latest data on the prices of shares, oil and gold.

Interactive dashboard showing data on dentists in England, including access to dentistry, the number of dentists and a list of NHS dental practices. 

The National Security (State Threats) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 9 June 2026. All stages of the bill are due to take place on 17 June 2026 in the House of Commons.

This briefing is a summary of current government administered funds designed to support local economic growth.

More than 12,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with a brain tumour each year. Find out about survival rates, diagnosis, treatment and research on brain tumours.

What bills were announced in the 2026 King’s Speech, and how have they progressed in the current Parliament?

GDP measures the size of the economy. Find the latest data on the industries and elements that make up the UK’s GDP.

Royal Mail has missed delivery targets for several years, and has been fined by Ofcom.

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.

This briefing considers freedom of speech in universities in England, covering recent legislative changes and the work of the Office for Students.

A summary of statistics on sexual health in England, with a focus on sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV, and related service provision.

This paper is now out-of-date and has been replaced by Commons Library Briefing CBP7353, Replacing the UK's Trident Nuclear Deterrent, 26 October 2015

The Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill is a government bill that would provide powers to nationalise a company involved in steel manufacturing where it is in the public interest. It completed its House of Commons stages on 9 June 2026 and is scheduled for second reading in the House of Lords on 16 June 2026. The government has explained the bill is being fast-tracked as it believes it is necessary to safeguard the future of the UK steel industry. It says this is important for the UK economy, national security and critical infrastructure.

81 government amendments have been made to the Armed Forces Bill 2026-27. It will now be considered at report stage in the House of Commons on 22 June 2026.

This briefing presents the latest statistics on young people who were Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET), and the policies in place to reduce the number of people who are NEET.

Bills since the 1997-98 session considered in the House of Commons by a committee of the whole House.

Urgent questions asked from the beginning of the 1997-98 session, including the title, date and names of the Speaker granting, MP asking and minister responding.

An explanation of the 'general power of competence' available to local authorities and other bodies in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Explore 2024 general election results and census data for constituencies using our data tool.

This interactive dashboard allows you to browse data on sewage discharges in England, by constituency, river, and water company.

Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) attended by Prime Ministers since 1979, the number at which the Prime Minister was not present and related facts.

The UK is committed to reaching net zero by 2050. This briefing provides an overview of the background context for net zero, the plans in place to reach this goal, and current progress.

At least 126,000 children were in elective home education in England in autumn 2025. Reforms are in place to introduce a register of children not in school.

A Westminster Hall debate on secondary breast cancer will take place on Thursday 11 May 2026. The debate will be led by Clive Jones MP and Mary Kelly Foy MP.

A summary of reproductive health service statistics in England, including contraception, conceptions, abortions, and cervical screening.

There will be a Westminster hall debate on community hospitals on Tuesday 16 June 2026. This debate will be led by Dr Roz Savage MP.

This briefing provides an introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) and how it is regulated in the UK.

This Note looks at the Commission proposal for implementing the Citizens' Initiative, the Council's response to it, the British Government's views and UK parliamentary scrutiny.

This briefing looks at the very high level of UK public spending on tackling the covid-19 pandemic, including how the money was spent and where it came from.

An overview of NHS dentistry in England, including a discussion of current challenges facing providers and the government response.

A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9:30am on 17 June 2026 on tackling illicit activity in high street shops. The debate will be opened by Alex Ballinger MP.

This briefing explains UK poverty statistics, including historical trends and forecasts, and poverty by employment, tenure, ethnicity, disability and region.

Public interest disclosure law now protects whistleblowers that disclose information to Members of Parliament, provided certain conditions are satisfied.

Diplomatic representatives of the United Kingdom to other countries are appointed by the Monarch, usually on advice from the Foreign Secretary.

The government has announced an increase in Approved Mileage Allowance Payments (AMAPs) in May 2026, effective 6 April 2026. This is the first increase in such rates since 2011.

Hydrogen has potential as a low-carbon fuel in some industries. How can hydrogen be transported and what are the plans, progress and challenges in creating a hydrogen pipeline network?

This briefing provides an overview of tax statistics, including recent trends, forecasts, and distribution of taxpayers.

A Westminster Hall debate on freedom of religion or belief in Sudan will take place from 1:50 pm to 3:10pm on Thursday 11 June 2026.

An adjournment debate is taking place in the House of Commons on 11 June 2026 for the ninth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire. The debate will be introduced by Joe Powell MP.