Research Briefing
Why do benefits sometimes increase by less than inflation?
Benefits increase yearly but due to time lags with the way they are calculated (based on inflation), claimants can end up with less money in real terms.
-
-
Insight
Why do benefits sometimes increase by less than inflation?
Benefits increase yearly but due to time lags with the way they are calculated (based on inflation), claimants can end up with less money in real terms.
-
Research Briefing
Potholes and local road maintenance funding
This briefing brings together various sources of local pothole and road maintenance funding. It can be used to find local funding allocation datasets.
-
Research Briefing
Student support for undergraduates across the UK
This page includes archive versions of the briefing Student support for undergraduates across the UK
-
Research Briefing
Student support for undergraduates across the UK in 2025/26
How much student finance is available to undergraduate higher education students in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland in 2025/26?
-
Insight
Why am I paying a council tax premium on my second home?
From 1 April 2025, English councils will be able to charge a council tax premium on second homes. Some second homes will be exempt from the premium.
-
Insight
Why am I paying an empty homes premium on my council tax?
What is the empty homes premium, when does it apply and what plans are there to extend it to second homes?
-
Research Briefing
Autism policy and services: Health and social care
Autistic people experience health inequalities. This briefing describes government and NHS policy on health and social care for autistic people.
-
Debate Pack
Eating disorder awareness
A Westminster Hall debate on eating disorder awareness is scheduled for Tuesday 1 April 2025 at 9:30am. The debate will be led by Wera Hobhouse MP.
-
Research Briefing
Looked After Children (Distance Placements) Bill 2024-25
Information on The Looked After Children (Distance Placements) Bill 2024-25, which is listed for Commons second reading on 28 March 2025
-
Debate Pack
Debate on the first anniversary of the Hughes report on valproate and pelvic mesh
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 3pm on 27 March on the first anniversary of the Hughes report on valproate and pelvic mesh. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Sharon Hodgson MP.
-
Debate Pack
Debate on prevention of drugs deaths
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall at 1.30pm on 27 March on prevention of drugs deaths. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Jim Shannon MP.
-
Research Briefing
Spring Statement 2025: Background briefing
Ahead of the 2025 Spring Statement on 26 March, this briefing explains what will happen on the day and summarises the economic situation.
-
Research Briefing
Constituency casework: schools in England
This House of Commons Library briefing provides an introduction and reference guide to the key schools-related topics often raised with Members by constituents.
-
Insight
How did the Commons respond to the covid-19 pandemic?
The House of Commons changed many of its working practices in response to the covid-19 pandemic. Some of these changes were retained, but most were not.
Total results (page 28 of 219)