Research Briefing
Syria in 2026: Interim government and Kurdish integration
Following President Assad’s fall in 2024, an interim Syrian parliament and government are in place. In 2026, steps are underway to integrate Kurdish areas.
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Research Briefing
Infants, Parents and Carers Bill 2026-27
The Infants, Parents and Carers Bill 2026-27 has its second reading on 4 September 2026. The bill relates to the provision of early childhood services in England.
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Research Briefing
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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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Student loans: Interest rates and repayment thresholds FAQs
Find out the answers to some commonly asked questions about student loans, interest rates, and repayment thresholds in the UK.
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Research Briefing
Agriculture: Historical Statistics
This briefing sets out important indicators of UK agriculture that have been published annually over a long period of time. Together they give an indication of some of the ways that agriculture has changed in response to events over the last 100 years.
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Research Briefing
National Insurance contributions: an introduction
This note gives an introduction to National Insurance system, and the debate there has been about integrating National Insurance contributions (NICs) with income tax.
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Research Briefing
Childhood Immunisation Statistics
Interactive dashboard showing data on childhood immunisation rates in England
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Research Briefing
Asylum statistics
A summary of statistics on people seeking asylum in the UK and refugees who arrive in the UK through resettlement programmes.
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Research Briefing
Syria in 2026: Minority religious and ethnic groups after Assad
Extensive violence targeted some religious minorities in 2025. Tensions continued in 2026. The UK has called for accountability and an inclusive transition.
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Research Briefing
The Schools White Paper 2026: Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Reform
An introduction to the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) reforms published in the 2026 Schools White Paper
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Research Briefing
The contribution of the defence industry to UK regions and countries
The defence industry is estimated to contribute around £10 billion to £15 billion a year to the UK economy, mostly in South East and South West England.
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Research Briefing
Skills policy in England
This paper provides a summary of skills policy in England. It also provides the latest skills statistics.
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Research Briefing
Gas and electricity prices during the ‘energy crisis’ and beyond
Energy prices have fallen since summer 2023, but are still well above pre-'energy crisis' levels and there is little prospect of large cuts to bills in the near future.
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Research Briefing
NEET: Young People Not in Education, Employment or Training
This briefing presents the latest statistics on young people who were Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET), and the policies in place to reduce the number of people who are NEET.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Domestic abuse support organisations
A list of contact details for organisations which assist people experiencing domestic abuse across the UK.
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