Research Briefing
Nepal: 2026 legislative election and future prospects
Nepal has elected a former rapper as prime minister following parliamentary elections in March 2026 in the wake of widespread youth protests.
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Research Briefing
The European Convention on Human Rights and the Human Rights Act 1998
The UK is a member of the European Convention on Human Rights and gives effect to it through the Human Rights Act 1998. This paper considers debate about reform of the Human Rights Act and the UK's membership of the Convention
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Research Briefing
Westminster Hall debate on home-to-school transport
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on home-to-school transport on 4 June 2026. The debate will be opened by Tom Gordon MP.
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Research Briefing
Short guide to firearms licensing
This briefing provides a short overview of firearms licensing laws in the UK, including recent calls to align shotgun and firearms licensing.
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Data dashboards,Research Briefing
Main Estimates data: Government spending plans for 2026/27
Use our interactive dashboard to explore data on Main Estimates (spending plans submitted to Parliament by government departments).
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Debate Pack
Transport links for small towns
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on Transport links to small towns on 3 June 2026. The debate will be opened by Andy MacNae (Labour, Rossendale and Darwen).
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Data dashboards,Research Briefing
Constituency data: Country of birth (Census 2021, 2022)
Find 2021 census data on which country people were born in by constituency
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Research Briefing
Local government finances
Local authorities in England spent £105.7 billion in 2024/25. This briefing looks at the funding that local authorities receive from central government, and where and how they spend it.
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Research Briefing
The UK’s Global Partnerships Conference 2026: Outcomes
Global aid is falling. The conference compact said more funding, from more diverse sources, should be raised and collaboration on development goals increased.
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Research Briefing
Financial advice
Among G7 countries, Britain has the lowest share of household financial assets in stocks and shares. New legislation has been implemented to change this.
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Research Briefing
Westminster Hall debate on improving the UK visa system
A debate has been scheduled for 2:30pm on 3 June 2026 on "improving the UK visa system". It will be opened by Blake Stephenson MP.
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Research Briefing
The UAE exits OPEC and Saudi-UAE tensions in 2026
The Arab Gulf is not a unified block. The two leading Gulf states have been diverging over Yemen, Sudan, Israel and oil.
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Research Briefing
School admissions in England
Covers applying for school places in England, appeals and recent legislative changes in the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026
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Research Briefing
Heatwaves in the UK
Heatwaves, three consecutive days above a certain temperature, are becoming more common. They can disrupt infrastructure and ecosystems and harm people’s health.
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Research Briefing
Health Bill 2026-27
There will be a second reading of the Health Bill 2026-27 in the House of Commons chamber on Monday 1st June 2026. The bill is sponsored by Wes Streeting MP.
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