Research Briefing
How could public inquiries be reformed?
The Inquiries Act 2005 was the last major reform to public inquiries system in the UK. Since then there have been a number of proposals for change.
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How much do public inquiries cost and how long do they last?
There is wide variation in how much public inquiries cost and how long they last. In 2026 prices, the median statutory inquiry costs £6,600 per day.
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Research Briefing
Public inquiries established under the Inquiries Act 2005
Use our interactive dashboard to explore the cost and duration of statutory public inquiries since 2005, alongside key facts about each inquiry.
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Research Briefing
Armenia’s 2026 election: Where next for the country?
Following parliamentary elections in June 2026, Armenia’s efforts diversify its foreign policy look set to continue.
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Research Briefing
Government support for public confidence in the police
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on government support for public confidence in the police on 9 September 2026. The debate will be opened by Jonathan Hinder MP.
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Research Briefing
Business rates
A brief guide to the system of non-domestic rating, better known as ‘business rates’.
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Research Briefing
Social Housing Bill [HL] 2026-27
The Social Housing Bill [HL] 2026-27 is scheduled to have its second reading in the House of Commons on 10 September 2026.
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Research Briefing
The Parliament Acts
The Parliament Acts allow bills to be presented for Royal Assent without the consent of the House of Lords. How and when are these powers used?
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Research Briefing
Sovereign Grant Bill 2026-27
A briefing on the Sovereign Grant Bill 2026-27, which amends the Sovereign Grant Act 2011. The Sovereign Grant funds the Monarch’s official duties as head of state.
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Research Briefing
Government funding for local pharmacies
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9 September 2026 on Government funding for local pharmacies.
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Data dashboardsResearch Briefing
Constituency data: Dentists and dental practices
Interactive dashboard showing data on dentists in England, including access to dentistry, the number of dentists and a list of NHS dental practices.
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Research Briefing
Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] 2026-27
The Civil Aviation Bill is going through Parliament. It gives more powers to the Civil Aviation Authority and modernises the UK’s aviation regulatory framework
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