Research Briefing
What are government debt and debt interest?
This briefing explains what government debt is, how much there is of it, and the interest payments made on it.
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Research Briefing
Ports and port connectivity
On 25 June 2026 there will be a Westminster Hall debate on Ports and port connectivity. The debate will be opened by Jayne Kirkham MP (Truro and Falmouth, Labour).
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Research Briefing
People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, February 2019
This paper provides figures for the number of people claiming unemployment benefits (the “claimant count”) by parliamentary constituency, as well as a summary of the latest labour market statistics for the UK as a whole.
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Research Briefing
Seizing the shadow fleet
The UK has started to intercept sanctioned ships. This briefing explains the domestic and international rules that apply to enforcing sanctions at sea.
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Research Briefing
Doorstep selling
This paper outlines the current regulation of doorstep selling (or cold calling) under the provisions of the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013. It also provides information on how 'No Cold Calling Zones' work in practice.
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Research Briefing
Food banks in the UK
Find out more about food banks and who they help, and some of the reasons why people need to use food banks.
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Research Briefing
Statistics on UK-EU trade
The UK’s trading relationship with the EU changed fundamentally following Brexit. This briefing provides statistics on UK trade with the EU over recent years.
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Data dashboards,Research Briefing
Constituency data: Sewage discharges in England
This interactive dashboard allows you to browse data on sewage discharges in England, by constituency, river, and water company.
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Research Briefing
Public spending during the covid-19 pandemic
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.
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Research Briefing
Tax statistics: an overview
This briefing provides an overview of tax statistics, including recent trends, forecasts, and distribution of taxpayers.
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Research Briefing
Israel/US-Iran conflict 2026: Reopening the Strait of Hormuz
What diplomatic efforts are being made to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a major trade route for oil, gas and other supplies?
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Data dashboards,Research Briefing
Constituency data: How accessible are Britain’s railway stations?
We take a look at how accessible Britain’s railway stations are for people with disabilities and what data is available via region.
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Research Briefing
Water safety and prevention of drowning
This briefing focuses on water safety and action to reduce accidental drowning. There is a Westminster Hall debate on water safety on 9 June 2026, led by Darren Paffey MP.
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Data dashboards,Research Briefing
Constituency data: Child poverty
Constituency-level data on child poverty.
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Research Briefing
Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill 2026-27
The Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Act 2026-27 enables the nationalisation of steel companies when in the public interest.
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