Research Briefing
Budget 2026 representations: Reading list
Before the Budget, the Treasury invites 'representations' on policy for the government to consider. This briefing collates the publicly available representations.
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BBC Charter Renewal: A reading list
The BBC's Charter review, launched in December 2025, aims to "futureproof" the BBC.
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What is the Budget?
On 28 October 2026 the Chancellor will present plans for the economy, including taxation and spending, in the Budget. What happens during and after the Budget?
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Research Briefing
Help with energy efficiency, heating and renewable energy in homes
This briefing outlines the various financial support available across the UK for installing energy efficient measures, heating and renewable energy in homes.
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Financial markets: Economic indicators
The price of shares and commodities can help show the health of the economy. Find the latest data on the prices of shares, oil and gold.
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Trade in goods and services: Economic indicators
The UK exports and imports billions of pounds worth of goods and services. Find the latest data on UK trade and the current account.
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Conflict in Ukraine: A timeline (current conflict, 2022 – present)
This paper provides a timeline of the major events in the Ukraine-Russia conflict since the 2022 Russian invasion.
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TV licences for the over-75s
People who are over-75 and receiving Pension Credit are eligible for a free TV licence.
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Unemployment international comparisons: Economic indicators
Unemployment data tells us about the strength of the labour market. Find the latest data on unemployment in several major world economies.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Civil Legal Aid
An overview of the legal aid system and related eligibility criteria.
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Manufacturing Skills
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 20 October on manufacturing skills. The subject for this debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee and it will be opened by Richard Quigley MP.
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Constituency data: NHS Integrated Care Boards
Explore which ICBs and sub-ICBs overlap your constituency using this tool.
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Nordic cooperation: What is the Nordic Council?
The five Nordic countries – Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden – work closely together through the Nordic Council and Nordic Council of Ministers
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Heathrow airport expansion proposals
On 18 June 2026 the Department for Transport (DfT) published the draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement (HENPS), which provides a framework for how expansion might be implemented.
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The Common Travel Area and the special status of Irish citizens in the UK
The UK and Ireland have a long-running agreement on free movement and residence for each other's citizens.
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