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Brings together the latest UK public finance indicators on government borrowing and debt, with time series data and official forecasts to explain recent deficits, debt levels and outlook for future public borrowing.
Provides the latest UK and international productivity data and indicators, summarising measures of output per unit of input and where the UK sits versus other economies.
A POST note assesses evidence on children's screen use and engagement with AI, outlining potential developmental benefits and risks as screen and AI technologies become increasingly embedded in daily life.
A POST briefing reviews evidence on how social media affects children and young people, noting impacts depend on who is using platforms, how and why, and summarising benefits and risks for development and wellbeing.
Explains NHS Continuing Healthcare in England: who is eligible, how assessments are made, the entitlement to fully funded care based on need, and the processes for reviews and appeals.
This briefing compiles the latest business and consumer confidence indicators, summarising sentiment data that can signal future UK economic trends for firms, households and policymakers.
Explains how individuals can access their own or someone else’s medical records, the legal routes for requests, timeframes, exemptions and what to do if access is refused or records are inaccurate.
Sets out where MPs and advisers can find advice and signposting for constituents with mental health needs, covering crisis services, counselling, bereavement support and NHS and third‑sector contact points across the UK.
Explains ‘digital sovereignty’ as a country’s ability to shape, use and maintain its digital environment, asks how digitally sovereign the UK currently is and whether the UK should seek to increase that sovereignty.
Explains routes for patients in England to find and book NHS dental appointments, what to expect from NHS dental treatment and the NHS dental charges framework for different banded treatments and patient groups.
POST explores livestreamed child sexual abuse, assessing its scale in the UK and internationally, available technological detection or disruption tools, and regulatory approaches to prevent and respond to this form of online child exploitation.
Lists sources of support and advice available to prisoners and their families, including legal advice, resettlement services, family liaison, charities and statutory routes for complaints and welfare assistance.
A POST briefing examines consumer 'FemTech' for women’s health, reviewing the existing evidence base, risks and benefits, and how new products can be developed and regulated to be safe, effective and equitable.
Summarises problems businesses encountered with the Bounce Back Loans Scheme and routes to address disputes or errors; note the guidance is no longer updated and reflects issues during the pandemic period.
Explains why climate researchers use multiple scenario-based projections, what different scenarios represent, and how they help policymakers explore future climate risks and policy outcomes.
Provides guidance for constituents on dealing with insurance issues arising from the coronavirus pandemic; the page is static and no longer being updated so information may be historic.