Research Briefing
TV licence fee non-payment: should it be decriminalised?
The government has launched the BBC Charter review. This will examine the BBC's funding model and licence fee collection.
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Research Briefing
Heritage Public Houses Bill 2026-27
The Heritage Public Houses Bill 2026-27 is a private members bill (ballot bill) introduced by Mike Wood MP (Con). The bill will have its second reading on 16 October 2026.
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Research Briefing
Support for unpaid carers
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on 15 October 2026 on Support for unpaid carers. The debate will be led by Alison Bennett MP.
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Research Briefing
The future of the BBC licence fee
Changes in TV viewing habits since the licence fee was established, such as the rise of on-demand streaming, have led some to question the BBC's funding model.
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Research Briefing
Fly-tipping: The illegal dumping of waste
Fly-tipping rose 9% from 2023/24 to 2024/25. The government is proposing various measures to reduce the problem.
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Research Briefing
Children and young people’s mental health: policy and services (England)
Support for children and young people's mental health in England is provided by the NHS, schools and other settings. Government policies aim to address the rising need for support.
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Research Briefing
Sporting Events Bill [HL] 2026-27
The Sporting Events Bill [HL] 2026-27 had its second reading in the House of Commons on 3 September 2026. Committee stage is scheduled to begin on 20 October 2026
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Research Briefing
Courts and Tribunals Bill 2026-27: Progress of the bill
The Courts and Tribunals Bill 2026-27 is passing through Parliament. It includes proposals to restrict the use of jury trials in certain criminal cases.
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Research Briefing
General debate on baby loss awareness week
A General debate has been scheduled for 12 October on baby loss awareness week.
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Research Briefing
Registration of stillbirth and baby loss certificates
This Commons Library briefing paper deals with current registration provisions relating to stillbirths, consideration of whether the law should be changed, and the introduction of baby loss certificates.
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Research Briefing
Regulation of the funeral industry
There is no specific regime for the regulation of funeral directors in England and Wales and Northern Ireland, unlike in Scotland. This briefing assesses the calls for regulation in England and Wales and the path to regulation in Scotland.
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Research Briefing
Objecting to gambling premises
Gambling impact assessments will give local authorities new powers to reject licence applications for gambling premises
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Research Briefing
NHS key statistics: England
Summary of NHS demand, performance, backlogs, and capacity of services in England. It covers A&E waiting times, hospital waiting lists, cancer waiting times, ambulance response times, staffing levels including doctors and nurses, vacancies, and more.
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Research Briefing
e-petition: remove sentence reductions for guilty pleas in controlling and coercive cases
An e-petition calling for legislation to prevent sentence reductions for late guilty pleas in cases of coercive control is being debated in Westminster Hall on 19 October 2026. The debate will be opened by Irene Campbell MP.
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Research Briefing
Adult social care reform in England
An overview of proposals for adult social care reform in England since 1997
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