Research Briefing
UK disability statistics: Prevalence and life experiences
An estimated 16.8 million people in the UK had a disability in 2023/24, accounting for 25% of the total population.
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Research Briefing
Deprivation in English constituencies, 2025
This paper looks at relative levels of deprivation across constituencies in England, including which constituencies have become more deprived or less deprived relative to other areas.
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Debate Pack
Ageing community and end of life care
A general debate on ageing community and end of life care is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 30 October 2025. The subject for the debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
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Research Briefing
Public Office (Accountability) Bill 2024-26
The "Hillsborough Law" would create a duty of candour for public officials and introduce parity of representation for bereaved families at inquests.
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Research Briefing
Ethnic diversity in politics and public life
In 2024/25, 16% of the UK population was from a minority ethnic background. How is this reflected in politics and public life?
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Research Briefing
The implications of population ageing for social policy
The UK population is ageing, with some ageing better than others. This has implications for health and social care, housing, pensions and education policies.
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Research Briefing
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 2024-25
A briefing on the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 2024-25
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Research Briefing
Alcohol licensing: the late night levy
Local authorities can introduce a late night levy to help with the costs of policing the late-night economy.
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Research Briefing
The UK and Global Freedom of Religion or Belief
The briefing sets out international commitments on freedom of religion or belief, reports of discrimination, and UK international work on the issue.
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Research Briefing
Informal carers’ employment rights and support
An overview of the employment rights and support available to informal carers, and public policy reviews on this topic in recent years.
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Research Briefing
Who provides informal care?
Statistics on who provides informal care in the UK, as well as their employment, incomes and earnings
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Debate Pack
Future of public libraries
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the future of public libraries at 9:30am on 14 May 2025. The debate will be opened by Jonathan Davies MP.
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Research Briefing
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25: Progress of the bill
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25 began its report stage in the House of Commons on 16 May 2025.
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Debate Pack
Persecution of Christians
A Westminster Hall debate on the persecution of Christians is scheduled for Tuesday 8 April 2025, from 9:30am to 11:00am. The debate will be led by Ruth Jones MP.
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Debate Pack
Contribution of the Royal British Legion
A Westminster Hall debate on the contribution of the Royal British Legion is scheduled for Tuesday 1 April 2025, from 2:30pm to 4:00pm. The debate will be led by Dr Luke Evans MP.
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