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Social policy

  • Constituency casework,Research Briefing

    How does the infected blood compensation scheme work?

    Thursday, 21 May, 2026

    Find out about who is eligible for infected blood compensation, how the scheme processes claims for compensation and support for claimants.

    • Constituency casework
    • Research Briefing
    • Diseases
    • Health services
  • Research Briefing

    Long covid

    Wednesday, 20 May, 2026

    There have been calls for better recognition of long covid and more support those affected.

    • Research Briefing
    • Benefits policy
    • Diseases
    • Health services
    • Schools
    • Sickness, disability and carers' benefits
    • Work and incomes
    • Covid-19
  • Research Briefing

    Which children are most likely to be in poverty in the UK?

    Tuesday, 19 May, 2026

    The government published its child poverty strategy on 5 December 2025. The latest data shows 27% of children were in relative poverty after housing costs in 2024/25.

    • Research Briefing
    • Children and families
  • Insight

    Which children are most likely to be in poverty in the UK?

    Tuesday, 19 May, 2026

    The government published its child poverty strategy on 5 December 2025. The latest data shows 31% of children were in relative poverty after housing costs in 2024/25.

    • Insight
    • Children and families
  • Research Briefing

    Statistics on alcohol: England

    Wednesday, 13 May, 2026

    In 2024, 76% of adults in England said that they drink alcohol. 21% of adults drank more than the recommended weekly limit of 14 units of alcohol.

    • Research Briefing
    • Health services
  • Research Briefing

    Stamp duty land tax: Current situation and developments since 2020

    Tuesday, 12 May, 2026

    This briefing explains the current rates of stamp duty land tax and of the property transaction taxes in Scotland and Wales, and proposals for reform.

    • Research Briefing
    • Housing and planning
    • Tax
  • Research Briefing

    Student finance and weekend-only courses

    Friday, 08 May, 2026

    This briefing explains the misclassification of weekend-only courses as in-person by some universities, leading to students being incorrectly awarded student finance payments.

    • Research Briefing
    • Education
    • Higher education
  • Research Briefing

    Mental Health Awareness Week 2026

    Thursday, 07 May, 2026

    The theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week (11 to 17 May) is action to support good mental health. This briefing looks at action to support good mental health of individuals, evidence around actions to support population mental health, and government activity.

    • Research Briefing
    • Health
  • Constituency casework,Research Briefing

    Out-of-area homelessness accommodation (England)

    Wednesday, 06 May, 2026

    An overview of local housing authorities’ legal duties when arranging homelessness accommodation outside their area.

    • Constituency casework
    • Research Briefing
    • Housing and planning
  • Research Briefing

    Freehold Covenants

    Tuesday, 05 May, 2026

    This Commons Library briefing paper provides information about the freehold covenants. Specifically, detecting, enforcing, modifying or releasing a covenant.

    • Research Briefing
    • Civil law
    • Home ownership
    • Housing and planning
  • Research Briefing

    Government support for park home owners

    Friday, 24 April, 2026

    On Tuesday 28 April 2026, there will be a debate on government support for park home owners. This topic has been selected by the backbench business committee, and will be led by James Naish MP.

    • Research Briefing
    • Housing and planning
  • Research Briefing

    Contribution of Allied Health Professionals

    Wednesday, 22 April, 2026

    On Thursday 23 April, there will be a Chamber debate on the contribution of Allied Health Professionals. This debate has been chosen by the Backbench business committee and will be led by Jen Craft MP.

    • Research Briefing
    • Health services
  • Research Briefing

    Young carers in education

    Wednesday, 22 April, 2026

    A short briefing looking at the educational experiences of young carers

    • Research Briefing
    • Community care
    • Education
    • Further education
    • Higher education
    • Schools
  • Research Briefing

    Foundation Programme and its role in supporting and retaining junior doctors

    Tuesday, 21 April, 2026

    There will be a Westminster hall debate on the Foundation Programme and its role in supporting and retaining junior doctors, at 9:30am on Wednesday 22 April 2026. This debate will last for 90 minutes, and is sponsored by Peter Prinsley MP.

    • Research Briefing
    • Health services
  • Research Briefing

    Housing needs of young people

    Tuesday, 14 April, 2026

    On Thursday 16 March at 1:30pm, there will be a Westminster Hall debate on the housing needs of young people. This debate is sponsored by Susan Murray MP and Gideon Amos MP.

    • Research Briefing
    • Housing and planning

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