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Visitor levies: policy and debates
A briefing about transient visitor levies or ‘tourist taxes’, including information on plans for the introduction of tourist taxes in Scotland and Wales.
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Changes to automatic prisoner release dates in England and Wales
The Sentencing Act 2026 changes to automatic release dates for some prisoners will come into force from 1 October 2026. Following public campaigning and government reviews, the changes will not come into effect for those convicted of certain offences.
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The Pupil Premium
Provides an overview of policy on the pupil premium since its introduction in 2011, funding levels, and plans for reform of deprivation funding
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Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2026-27
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2026-27 has its second reading on 11 September 2026. This Library briefing provides an overview of the bill and key areas of debate.
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Energy standing charges
What are standing charges? How have they changed over time? How and why do they vary? What proposals does the regulator Ofgem have for lowering them?
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Higher education finances and funding in England
This briefing covers how higher education is funded, concerns about providers’ financial stability, alternative funding models, and international comparisons.
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“Object!” How and why most private members’ bills fail to progress
With limited time available for debate on Fridays, private members’ bills are routinely blocked from progressing through the House of Commons.
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Digital ID in the UK
The government has cancelled plans for a national digital ID scheme. This briefing explains what digital ID is and summarises the debates around it.
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Suicide prevention policy
The ONS publishes yearly UK suicide rates. In 2026 the government said it would update the 2023 suicide prevention strategy with evidence and progress so far.
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Research for upcoming debates
Research to support debates and legislation, made for members of Parliament and avaliable to the public
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Data
An overview of the data produced by the Commons Library. Find local-level data, Parliament and elections data, and economic data.
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FAQs and explainers produced by Commons Library researchers to help caseworkers with a range of constituent queries.
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All briefings
Impartial Commons Library briefings going back to 1993, covering parliamentary bills, Commons debates, topical issues and policy.
