Debate Pack
General debate on government support for bereaved children
A general debate on government support for bereaved children is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 26 February 2026.
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Debate Pack
Government support for healthy relationships
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 12 February on government support for healthy relationships. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee and will be opened by Maya Ellis MP.
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Debate Pack
Children’s services in local authorities
A debate on children's services in local authorities is scheduled to take place in Westminster Hall on 28 January 2026. The debate will be led by Will Forster MP.
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Research Briefing
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill
The bill would remove the two-child limit, which restricts additional support for children in Universal Credit to the first two children in a household
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Research Briefing
The financial (minimum income) requirement for partner visas
British people who want to sponsor a foreign spouse or partner for a visa must normally earn £29,000 a year. A major review of this policy was published in June 2025.
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Insight
Deep material poverty: How many children are going without essentials?
A child is in deep material poverty if they lack access to at least four of 13 essentials, such as a damp-free home, fresh food, and comfortable clothes.
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Debate Pack
Protecting children from domestic abuse
A Westminster Hall debate on protecting children from domestic abuse will take place on Thursday 27 November. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Richard Quigley MP.
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Research Briefing
Support for care leavers
Statistics on the number of care leavers around the UK and government policies in place to provide support to them.
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Research Briefing
How is child maintenance calculated?
This briefing sets out how the Child Maintenance Service calculates the amount of maintenance payable under the 2012 statutory scheme.
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Research Briefing
Children, young people and the built environment
The children, young people and the built environment briefing sets out the challenges facing children and young people in accessing formal and informal play spaces. It highlights the opportunities offered through the built environment by focusing on a child-centred place-based approach to design and development. The briefing highlights the wider benefits this brings for health, well-being and the realisation of vibrant, sustainable communities.
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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
Childcare workforce in England
A briefing on the childcare workforce in England, looking at workforce size, recruitment and retention, and an overview of recent government policy.
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Debate Pack
Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund
A Westminster Hall debate on the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund is scheduled for Thursday 4 September 2025 at 1:30pm. The debate will be led by Alison Bennett MP.
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Debate Pack
Giving every child the best start in life
A general debate on giving every child the best start in life is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Wednesday 16 July 2025.
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Debate Pack
Children’s health
A debate on children's health is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 10 July 2025. The subject for the debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be led by Dr Simon Opher MP.
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