Research Briefing
Sovereign Grant Bill 2026-27
A briefing on the Sovereign Grant Bill 2026-27, which amends the Sovereign Grant Act 2011. The Sovereign Grant funds the Monarch's official duties as head of state.
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Visitor levies: policy and debates
A briefing about transient visitor levies or 'tourist taxes', including information on plans for the introduction of tourist taxes in Scotland and Wales.
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“Object!” How and why most private members’ bills fail to progress
With limited time available for debate on Fridays, private members’ bills are routinely blocked from progressing through the House of Commons.
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Why does the UK not have a “written” constitution?
The UK does not have a codified “written” constitution. What are the arguments for and against having one?
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Research Briefing
Number 10 North
The Prime Minister has established No10 North in Manchester as a branch of the new Office for the Prime Minister and Cabinet. What are its responsibilities?
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What is a ‘whole of society’ approach to defence and security?
What is the government doing to prepare the UK for crisis or conflict?
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Home defence: A new ‘Home Guard’?
The 2025 Strategic Defence Review recommended the government explore options to create a new Reserve-style force to protect critical national infrastructure.
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Home defence: What is the War Book?
The government is working on new plans for the country in the event of a military attack. During the 20th century, plans were set out in the War Book.
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Appointments to the Chiltern Hundreds and Manor of Northstead Stewardships since 1880
Resignations of MPs from the House of Commons since 1880.
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Debate: Government support for rural upper-tier local authorities
A briefing on the debate on government support for rural upper-tier local authorities scheduled for 2 September 2026 in Westminster Hall.
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What is happening to business rates on pubs?
Some pubs in England saw significantly higher business rates from April 2026. This followed business rates revaluation and the removal of covid-era relief.
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How might a cap on donations affect political party income in the UK?
Modelling suggests that a cap on political donations would have substantially reduced annual party income in the year of, and the year before, the 2024 general election.
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Research Briefing
Proposed unitary authorities 2026: Maps
Maps of the new unitary authorities proposed by the Government in 2026.
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Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leaders and officials since 1971
List of DUP leaders and officials since 1971.
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Research Briefing
Liberal Democrat, SDP and Liberal Party leaders and officials since 1967
List of Liberal Party, SDP and Liberal Democrats leaders and officials since 1967.
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