Research Briefing
On Tuesday 30 June 2026, the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending of the Department of Health and Social Care relating to pharmaceutical procurement.
Research Briefing
An Estimates Day debate has been scheduled for 29 June on the spending of the Northern Ireland Office.
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This briefing explains what government debt is, how much there is of it, and the interest payments made on it.
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This briefing looks at the very high level of UK public spending on tackling the covid-19 pandemic, including how the money was spent and where it came from.
Data dashboards,Research Briefing
Use our interactive dashboard to explore data on Main Estimates (spending plans submitted to Parliament by government departments).
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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.
Research Briefing
This briefing summarises 2026/27’s Main Estimates, the way in which Parliament approves the Government’s spending plans for the year.
Data dashboards,Research Briefing
Use our interactive dashboard to explore data on Supplementary Estimates (spending plans submitted to Parliament by government departments).
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Public sector employees were able to receive average pay awards of between 3.25% and 4.5% in 2025/26. This is lower than the average pay awards in 2024/25, which were between 3.25% and 5.4%, but higher than the average pay awards seen in the last fifteen years. Since 2010, there have also been a number of pay freezes. Some individuals will receive higher or lower awards, as these figures represent average pay awards within departments.
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This briefing looks at the UK's fiscal targets and wider policy for managing the public finances.
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New forecasts for the economy and public finances were published, on 3 March. The Chancellor responded to the forecasts in a statement to the House of Commons.
Research Briefing
There will be a debate on 4 March 2026 to approve the spending of the Ministry of Defence for 2025/26.
Debate Pack
On Wednesday 4 March 2026, the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending and priorities of the Department for Business and Trade.
Research Briefing
There will be a debate on 4 March 2026 to approve the spending of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) for 2025/26.
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What is the Independent Commission for Aid Impact, and how is UK aid monitored more generally?
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