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Impartial Commons Library briefings going back to 1993, covering parliamentary bills, Commons debates, topical issues and policy.

  • Research Briefing

    The Online Safety Act: An overview

    Tuesday, 20 October, 2026

    The Online Safety Act 2023 aims to protect people from illegal and harmful content.

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
    • Press and media
  • Research Briefing

    Employment in the UK: Economic indicators

    Tuesday, 20 October, 2026

    Employment data tells us about the strength of the labour market. Find the latest data on UK employment levels and rates.

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

    School meals and nutritional standards (England)

    Tuesday, 20 October, 2026

    The main recent policy developments regarding school meals in England, including the school food standards and provision of free school meals.

    • Research Briefing
    • Education
    • Schools
  • Research Briefing

    Youth unemployment statistics

    Tuesday, 20 October, 2026

    This briefing presents the latest statistics on youth unemployment in the UK as well as comparisons with other OECD countries.

    • Research Briefing
    • Work and incomes
    • Social security
  • Research Briefing

    Unemployment in the UK: Economic indicators

    Tuesday, 20 October, 2026

    Unemployment data tells us about the strength of the labour market. Find the latest data on UK unemployment levels and rates.

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

    How does the Commonwealth respond to human rights concerns?

    Tuesday, 20 October, 2026

    The Commonwealth funds human rights work, observes elections, and can suspend its members. Challenges include democracy and LGBT+ rights.

    • Research Briefing
    • International organisations
  • Research Briefing

    UK labour market statistics

    Tuesday, 20 October, 2026

    This paper provides the latest statistics and analysis of employment, unemployment, economic inactivity and earnings in the UK.

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

    People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency

    Tuesday, 20 October, 2026

    This paper provides figures for the number of people claiming unemployment benefits (the “claimant count”) for the UK and by parliamentary constituency.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic situation
    • Work and incomes
    • Local data
    • Social security
    • Work and incomes data
  • Research Briefing

    Prostate cancer screening

    Tuesday, 20 October, 2026

    On 26 October 2026 there will be a 90-minute Westminster Hall debate at 4.30pm on e-petition 751472 relating to prostate cancer screening.

    • Research Briefing
    • Diseases
    • Health
    • Health services
  • Data dashboards,Research Briefing

    Constituency data: People claiming unemployment benefits

    Tuesday, 20 October, 2026

    Explore constituency-level data on people claiming unemployment benefits using the interactive dashboard.

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

    Average earnings: Economic indicators

    Tuesday, 20 October, 2026

    Earnings data gives us information on the labour market and household finances. Find the latest data on earnings for men and women in the UK.

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

    Funding for places of worship

    Monday, 19 October, 2026

    A briefing on sources of funding - both public and private - for places of worship in the United Kingdom, often for repairs and renovation.

    • Research Briefing
    • Culture, media and sport
  • Research Briefing

    The United Kingdom constitution – a mapping exercise

    Monday, 19 October, 2026

    A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
    • Devolution
    • Elections
    • Government
    • House of Commons
    • Institutions
    • International law
    • Local government
    • Monarchy
    • Overseas territories
    • Parliament
    • UK elections
    • Voters
  • Research Briefing

    Regulation of e-scooters and e-bikes

    Monday, 19 October, 2026

    A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 21 October on regulation of e-scooters and e-bikes. The debate will be opened by Helen Maguire MP.

    • Research Briefing
    • Roads
  • Research Briefing

    Proposals to ban social media for children

    Monday, 19 October, 2026

    Supporters say a ban would help protect children online, but others argue it could have unintended consequences

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
    • Press and media

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