Research Briefing
Future of British horseracing
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the future of British horseracing on 7 July 2026. The debate will be opened by Lincoln Jopp MP.
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Research Briefing
Maiden speeches in the House of Commons since 1918
Maiden speeches made by newly elected MPs since 1918, with links to Hansard where available.
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Research Briefing
What are the current trends in global aid funding in 2026?
July 2026 marks one year since USAID’s closure. The world’s major aid donors – Germany, the UK, France, Japan and the US – are all cutting their aid budgets.
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Research Briefing
E-petition debate: Applying energy intensive industry relief to the ceramics industry
A petition to include the ceramics industry in the British Industry Supercharger scheme, which helps with energy costs, will be debated on 6 July 2026.
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Research Briefing
US-Iran ceasefire and nuclear talks in 2026
Describes issues in US-Iran talks in 2026, including the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programme and US sanctions.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
The rights of residential and holiday mobile home owners in England
Find out how laws about mobile homes affect constituents’ rights.
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Research Briefing
The National Security (State Threats) Bill
The National Security (State Threats) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 9 June 2026. It would allow the government to designate organisations as being associated with foreign state threat activity, and make it an offence to support or benefit from them.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Voter ID: a quick guide
A quick guide to voter identification requirements for people voting in person in a polling station.
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Data dashboards,Research Briefing
Constituency data: Free school meals in England
Find constituency and school level data on pupils eligible for means-tested free school meals in England.
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Research Briefing
High Value Council Tax Surcharge and homes over £2 million
From April 2028, the High Value Council Tax Surcharge will introduce an additional flat-rate charge on properties valued at £2 million or more.
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Research Briefing
Defence Investment Plan: Key decisions
On 30 June 2026, the government published its long-awaited Defence Investment Plan. What are the key decisions for MOD spending over the next four years?
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Registering to vote: a quick guide
A quick guide to who can register to vote and how.
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Research Briefing
Obesity statistics
30% of adults in England are obese and a further 36% are overweight. This briefing covers statistics on obesity among adults and children in the UK.
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Research Briefing
Police powers: Protests
An overview of legislation, guidance and debates related to the policing of protests.
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Research Briefing
Reducing levels of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke
There will be a Westminster hall debate on reducing levels of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke at 1:30pm on Thursday 2 July 2026. This debate will last 90 minutes and be led by Paul Foster MP.
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