Research Briefing
Urgent questions in the House of Commons since 1997
Urgent questions asked from the beginning of the 1997-98 session, including the title, date and names of the Speaker granting, MP asking and minister responding.
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Research Briefing
Expedited legislation: Public bills receiving their second and third readings on the same day in the House of Commons
Public bills since 1979 whose main Commons stages have been passed within one day.
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill 2026-27
The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill 2024-26 was introduced in the House of Commons on 14 October 2025. It was carried over to the 2026-27 session and is due to be considered by a Committee of the Whole House on 19 and 20 October 2026
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Research Briefing
Church Appointments (Repeal of Discriminatory Provision) Bill 2026-27
A briefing on the Church Appointments (Repeal of Discriminatory Provision) Bill 2026-27
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Research Briefing
Service industries: Economic indicators
The service industries include retail, finance, administration, and other areas. Find the latest data on the activity of the UK services sector.
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Research Briefing
UK Resettlement Scheme reopening and new refugee sponsorship routes
Many constituents are asking how refugees can get permission to come to the UK through the UK Resettlement Scheme or the forthcoming community sponsorship routes.
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Research Briefing
Gross domestic product (GDP): Economic indicators
GDP measures the size of the economy. Find the latest GDP data for the UK and updated forecasts for GDP growth.
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Research Briefing
How much aid does the UK spend in Pakistan, and why?
What is the value of UK aid to Pakistan, on what priorities does it focus, and how effective has it been?
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Royal Mail performance
Royal Mail has missed delivery targets for several years, and has been fined by Ofcom.
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Research Briefing
Components of GDP: Economic indicators
GDP measures the size of the economy. Find the latest data on the industries and elements that make up the UK’s GDP.
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Research Briefing
Safeguarding in English schools
Information on the safeguarding duties of English schools, governing bodies and staff, including during recruitment, and in dealing with allegations
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Research Briefing
TV licence fee non-payment: should it be decriminalised?
The government has launched the BBC Charter review. This will examine the BBC's funding model and licence fee collection.
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Research Briefing
GDP international comparisons: Economic indicators
GDP measures the size of the economy. Find the latest GDP growth data for the UK and comparisons with other G7 economies.
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Research Briefing
Strategic Defence Review and spending plans for the Royal Navy
The Royal Navy will become a ‘hybrid navy’ with uncrewed vessels operating alongside traditional warships. What does this mean and how will it be funded?
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Research Briefing
What is the Joint Expeditionary Force?
The UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force is a defence and security coalition of 10 northern European countries.
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