Research Briefing
Relationships and Sex Education in Schools (England)
This House of Commons Library briefing provides an overview of the current rules and recent reforms to relationships and sex education in English schools.
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Debate Pack
Debate on the potential merits of equal patient access to tissue freezing for advanced brain cancer treatment, diagnostics and research
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9.30 am on 7 January on the potential merits of equal patient access to tissue freezing for advanced brain cancer treatment, diagnostics and research. The debate will be opened by Chris Evans MP.
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Research Briefing
Temporary accommodation in England: Issues and government action
The rising use of temporary accommodation for homeless households is increasing costs for councils and affecting households. This briefing outlines the main issues and what the government is doing to address them.
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Research Briefing
How is temporary accommodation provided to homeless households in England?
Local authorities in England have to provide temporary accommodation to some households in certain circumstances. This briefing provides an overview of how temporary accommodation is provided and how it is funded.
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Research Briefing
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
An overview of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, including government changes to pensions and the remedy to the discrimination caused by these changes.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Helping tenants with damp and mould in their homes (England)
A short guide to tenants’ rights when living with damp and mould in their homes and government action to address this issue.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Can my landlord prevent me from keeping a pet? (England)
An explanation of the rules on pet ownership in rented properties.
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Research Briefing
Equality of access and outcomes in higher education in England
How do entry rates to higher education, outcomes at university and afterwards vary between different groups? What are the roles of government and universities?
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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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Debate Pack
Debate on the cumulative impact of housing development
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 2.30pm on 17 December on the cumulative impact of housing development. The debate will be opened by Damian Hinds MP.
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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
Community audiology
A Westminster Hall debate on community audiology will take place on Thursday 18 December. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Danny Beales MP.
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Debate Pack
Planning policy for quarries
A Westminster Hall debate on Planning policy for quarries has been scheduled for 16 December 2025 from 9:30am until 11:00am. The debate has been initiated by Alberto Costa and Matt Western MPs.
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Insight
How are medicines prices set in the UK?
The price of medicines in the UK is influenced by multiple factors, including agreements with the pharmaceutical industry to cap spending on branded medicines.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
How to complain about rented housing in England
Find out who to complain to about problems in rented housing and the redress schemes available.
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