The Online Safety Act: An overview
The Online Safety Act 2023 aims to protect people from illegal and harmful content.
Proposals to ban social media for children
Supporters say a ban would help protect children online, but others argue it could have unintended consequences
BBC Charter Renewal: A reading list
The BBC's Charter review, launched in December 2025, aims to "futureproof" the BBC.
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Research Briefing
TV licences for the over-75s
People who are over-75 and receiving Pension Credit are eligible for a free TV licence.
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Research Briefing
TV licence fee non-payment: should it be decriminalised?
The government has launched the BBC Charter review. This will examine the BBC's funding model and licence fee collection.
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Research Briefing
The future of the BBC licence fee
Changes in TV viewing habits since the licence fee was established, such as the rise of on-demand streaming, have led some to question the BBC's funding model.
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Research Briefing
Sporting Events Bill [HL] 2026-27
The Sporting Events Bill [HL] 2026-27 had its second reading in the House of Commons on 3 September 2026. Committee stage is scheduled to begin on 20 October 2026
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Research Briefing
Objecting to gambling premises
Gambling impact assessments will give local authorities new powers to reject licence applications for gambling premises
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Research Briefing
The National Lottery: an overview
The National Lottery has raised over £53 billion for good causes since it began in 1994.
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Research Briefing
Alcohol licensing: how to object to a licence
Licensing law enables people to object to a premises licence. However, objections can only be raised in relation to at least one of the licensing objectives, for example preventing crime and disorder.
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Research Briefing
Lap dancing clubs: how are they licensed?
Lap dancing clubs will usually require a sex establishment licence from the local authority.
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Research Briefing
Media green paper
The media green paper examines the future of public service media and digital terrestrial television.
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Research Briefing
Alcohol licensing: cumulative impact assessments
Cumulative impact assessments can limit the number of licensed premises in an area where their density is contributing to crime and disorder
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Playing music in public places
Businesses that play music for their customers or employees will usually need a music licence
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Research Briefing
Gambling regulation in Great Britain
The government, the Gambling Commission, and local authorities are responsible for regulating gambling in Great Britain.
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