The new US–Denmark–Greenland agreement
Summary of a new trilateral US–Denmark–Greenland defence agreement that expands the US military presence in Greenland and gives the United States a greater role in the island’s security arrangements.
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Political disengagement in the UK: who is disengaged?
Analyses which demographic groups are politically disengaged in the UK and summarises government proposals to boost engagement, including a proposal to lower the voting age to 16.
The UK aid budget and support for refugees in the UK, 2022 to 2026
Between 2022 and 2026, 18% of the UK’s aid budget in 2025 funded support for refugees in the UK; the briefing outlines criticisms from aid groups and committees and summarises the government’s response.
High cost of living: Impact on households
Briefing examines how UK inflation from 2021–24 has continued to affect household incomes, spending, poverty, savings and debt, detailing the distributional impacts and ongoing pressures on living standards across income groups.
Future of the UK coach industry
Notifies a Westminster Hall debate on 13 October 2026, opened by Alex Mayer MP for the All‑Party Parliamentary Group on Buses and Coaches, to discuss the future of the UK coach industry.
Pensions dashboards policy
Pensions dashboards are being developed to let people view information about all their pensions online, centralising records to improve access and transparency for pension savers across the UK.
Electoral registers and access to them
This briefing explains how electoral registers work, who can access them and discusses proposals to automate parts of registration to improve voter registration rates.
Food poverty: Households, food banks and free school meals
Presents UK statistics on household food insecurity, food bank use and free school meal eligibility and uptake, tracking changes alongside rising living costs to show recent demand and pressure on welfare support for low-income families.
Representation of the People Bill: progress of the bill
Briefing tracks the Representation of the People Bill through Parliament, covering measures including votes at 16, automatic voter registration, tighter political donations rules and allowing bank cards as voter ID.
The Office for Budget Responsibility
Explains the Office for Budget Responsibility’s role, responsibilities and functions, outlining how it produces fiscal forecasts, assesses government policy costing and supports parliamentary scrutiny of public finances.
The National Lottery: an overview
The briefing outlines the National Lottery’s structure and performance, noting it has raised over £53 billion for good causes since 1994 and explaining how proceeds are distributed to projects and sectors across the UK.
MPs standing down from the Commons at the next general election
A published spreadsheet lists MPs who have declared they will not stand at the next general election, providing names and details for parliamentary monitoring and analysis of turnover in the Commons.
Domestic energy prices: In short
The Commons Library summarises current domestic energy prices, how they have changed over time and examines whether the UK now has the highest household energy costs in Europe.
Complaining to an ombudsman
Explains how people can escalate unresolved disputes with companies or organisations to an ombudsman, outlining eligibility, complaint steps and what outcomes complainants can expect from adjudication.
Declining pupil numbers in England
Highlights projected declines in pupil numbers in England and discusses the likely implications for school organisation, capacity planning and funding formulae over coming years.
Complaining about UK Government departments or public bodies in England
Explains how to escalate complaints about UK Government departments and other public bodies in England to the Public Service Ombudsman, setting out routes and likely steps for complainants.
Local data on migration: What is available?
Briefing explains that local‑level statistics on international migration in the UK are limited, with most official migration data published at national level and only partial subnational indicators available.
Droughts in England
Droughts are becoming more frequent in England, raising risks of water-use restrictions, lower crop yields and environmental harm. The briefing outlines impacts on households, agriculture and ecosystems and the policy context for managing scarce water supplies.
Electric vehicle excise duty (eVED)
The government intends to introduce an electric vehicle excise duty (eVED) from April 2028, with the required legislation due to be included in the upcoming Finance Bill, says the House of Commons Library briefing.
Changes to UK visa and settlement rules after the 2025 immigration white paper
Provides FAQs on the 2025 immigration white paper proposals, summarising planned changes such as longer qualifying periods for indefinite leave to remain and other post‑white paper visa and settlement rule alterations.
Sentences of Imprisonment for Public Protection
Explains Sentences of Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP): abolished in 2012, widely criticised for indeterminate terms, and the current government has pledged to end remaining impacts “once and for all”. Provides background on criticisms and reform status.
Lebanon and the end of UN Interim Force in Lebanon’s mandate in 2026
UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), deployed since 1978, will have its mandate end in 2026 with withdrawal scheduled for 2027; the briefing outlines plans and options for security, governance and international roles post‑UNIFIL.
Public Duty Costs Allowance
Former prime ministers can claim up to £115,000 a year under the Public Duty Costs Allowance to cover office and staffing costs that help them fulfil post‑office public duties, the House of Commons Library note explains.
Private members’ bills
Sets out the stages a bill follows in the House of Commons when introduced as a private member's bill, from introduction through readings, committee stages and possible outcomes.
Taxation of state pension
Explains that the state pension is technically subject to income tax, but most pensioners will not pay tax on it if it is their sole source of income, outlining how tax liability arises in practice.
Student numbers: In short
The UK student population expanded markedly from the mid-1990s but has recently fallen, with the decline partly attributed to tighter visa rules for overseas students affecting international enrolment levels.
Retrospective taxation
Explains retrospective tax legislation, which creates or increases tax liabilities for past periods; notes it is controversial but used to counter tax avoidance and protect public finances by closing historic gaps in liability.
What is ‘water bankruptcy’?
The UN’s January 2026 report warns of ‘water bankruptcy’; this briefing explains the term and outlines implications and risks for the UK and globally, including pressures on supply and governance.
Conscription and national service in the UK
The Commons Library outlines when the UK has used conscription, its historical context and why several European countries are reintroducing forms of mandatory military service today.
E-petition debate: Requirement to report collisions with cats
A Westminster Hall debate is scheduled for 26 October 2026 on e‑petition 750612, which calls for a legal requirement for drivers to report collisions with cats.