Research Briefing
Income inequality in the UK
This briefing covers trends in income inequality, the impact of the rising cost of living, and inequality between regions, ethnic groups and disability status.
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Research Briefing
What costs make up an electricity bill?
Household electricity bills are made up of wholesale, network, policy and supplier costs. What are they, and how they are changing?
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Active Travel FAQs
Frequently asked questions on cycling, walking, e-scooters, e-bicycles, delivery riders, and low traffic neighbourhoods.
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Research Briefing
Main Estimates: Government spending plans for 2026/27
This briefing summarises 2026/27’s Main Estimates, the way in which Parliament approves the Government’s spending plans for the year.
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Research Briefing
Road Safety
The Road Safety Strategy, published in January 2026, establishes a new policy direction for the UK. It sets targets to reduce deaths and serious injuries by 65% by 2035.
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Research Briefing
Stamp duty land tax: Current situation and developments since 2020
This briefing explains the current rates of stamp duty land tax and of the property transaction taxes in Scotland and Wales, and proposals for reform.
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Research Briefing
Fire and rehire practices
This briefing explores the use, legal context and proposals for reform of 'fire and rehire' tactics by employers.
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Data dashboards,Research Briefing
Supplementary Estimates data: Government spending plans for 2025/26
Use our interactive dashboard to explore data on Supplementary Estimates (spending plans submitted to Parliament by government departments).
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Research Briefing
National Insurance numbers (NINOs)
This note discusses the process by which National Insurance numbers (NINOs) are allocated and the uses to which they are put.
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Research Briefing
Income tax allowances for married couples
This briefing discusses the two income tax allowances that married couples and civil partners may be entitled to claim.
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Research Briefing
Economic update: How resilient are current supply chains?
Economic effects of the US/Israeli conflict with Iran are emerging for UK consumers and businesses. However, flexible supply chains may cushion price pressures.
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Research Briefing
Public sector pay
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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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Is council tax payable on an empty house when someone dies?
What happens to council tax if a property’s owner or occupant dies, what exemptions exist and why do councils sometimes refuse to provide exemptions?
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Research Briefing
Rural fuel duty relief
The rural fuel duty relief scheme provides a 5 pence per litre reduction to fuel retailers in a number of specified rural areas on the standard UK rate of excise duty for unleaded petrol and for diesel.
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Research Briefing
Reform of the Drivers and Vehicles Licensing Agency
There will be a General Debate on reform of the Drivers and Vehicles Licensing Agency on 23 April 2026. The debate will be opened by Vikki Slade MP (Liberal Democrat, Mid Dorset and North Poole).
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