Research Briefing
Budget debates and finance bills since 1968
A list of Budget debates and finance bills since 1968 with links to debates and budget resolutions.
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Company donations in UK politics
There are concerns that company donations are a means by which foreign money can enter UK politics. Reforms have been included in the Representation of the People Bill to address this.
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Research Briefing
Modernisation Committee
An overview of the current Modernisation Committee, established in 2024, and the work of the previous Modernisation Committee, which sat from 1997 to 2010.
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Research Briefing
The Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs
The government has announced that it is establishing a statutory public inquiry into grooming gangs. The inquiry begins work on 13 April 2026.
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Liaison Committee: Taking evidence from the Prime Minister
The Liaison Committee has held oral evidence sessions with the Prime Minister since 2002.
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Research Briefing
Members’ pay and expenses: Index of Library briefings
This page links to Library briefings on MPs’ pay and expenses published since 2001.
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Intimidation of candidates and voters
Abuse towards candidates and election staff has been rising. This briefing outlines proposed responses. It also explains the offences of undue influence and family voting.
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Determining subjects for debate on Estimates Days
Responsibility for determining the subjects of Estimate Day debates transferred to the Backbench Business Committee from the Liaison Committee in February 2026.
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Cryptocurrency donations in UK politics
On 25 March 2026 the Rycroft Review recommended that a moratorium be placed on political donations made in cryptoassets. In a statement following the release of the review, the Government announced that they would bring forward an amendment to the Representation of the People Bill which would do this.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Should I be paying council tax on…?
Some common questions on whether a constituent is liable for council tax.
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Recall elections
Recall allows voters to remove an elected representative between elections by signing a petition. This briefing explains how UK recall petitions work.
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How to spot spin and inappropriate use of statistics
How are statistics most commonly spun or used incorrectly and what are some of the best ways to tell when this has happened?
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How to adjust for inflation
We all know £100 could buy a lot more 50 years ago. But how much more? This briefing explains how to adjust for changes in the value of money over time.
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Uncertainty and risk
An overview of the concepts of uncertainty and risk, their links to other aspects of statistical literacy and communication and understanding of risk.
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A basic outline of regression analysis
What can statistical techniques tell us about the relationship between two variables?
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