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The House of Commons Library notes the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill 2024–26, introduced 14 October 2025, was carried into the 2026–27 session and is scheduled for Committee of the Whole House consideration on 19–20 October 2026.
Advocates a blueprint for a single justice system developed by a leading dispute-resolution expert, outlining reforms to streamline courts, dispute resolution pathways and access to justice across civil and criminal jurisdictions.
Ofcom provided a public interest test to the Secretary of State on the previously anticipated acquisition of Telegraph Media Group Holdings by Daily Mail and General Trust plc, analysing implications for plurality and public interest safeguards.
Ofcom has supplied a public interest report to the Secretary of State assessing the previously anticipated January 2024 acquisition of Telegraph Media Group Holdings by RB Investco Limited, focusing on media plurality and related public interest issues.
Ofcom’s November 2023 public interest report to the Secretary of State examined the anticipated acquisition of the Telegraph Media Group by RedBird IMI, considering media plurality and other public interest implications.
The Competition and Markets Authority submitted a November 2023 report to the Secretary of State on jurisdiction and competition tests for the previously anticipated acquisition of Telegraph Media Group by RedBird IMI, assessing competition and public interest matters.
Polling by PF Global and IPPR Scotland finds 61% of Scots still back a transition to net zero; 69% want oil and gas decisions made case‑by‑case, 63% back more renewable investment, while 15% and 11% favour removing restrictions or ending drilling immediately.
A briefing outlines the Church Appointments (Repeal of Discriminatory Provision) Bill 2026–27, which would remove discriminatory rules governing church appointments; the note explains parliamentary progress and key legislative changes.
Government is consulting on proposals to extend the Charity Commission for England and Wales’s powers to tackle extremism and other abuse within the charity sector, seeking views on strengthened regulatory and enforcement powers.
Shows Donald Trump’s current approval at about 30% with 68% disapproving; notably, 31% of his 2024 voters now disapprove of his job performance, marking a substantial drop in approval during his second term.
Among voters surveyed, 44% say their congressional vote this year is a vote against Donald Trump, while 19% say it is a vote for him, indicating opposition to Trump is a larger motivating factor than support.
Discussion of how democracies can cultivate better political leaders, examining institutional and cultural reforms to improve recruitment, development and accountability of ministers and party leadership across democratic systems.
Paper argues the North Sea transition is the central question for Scotland’s minority parliament, warning polarised debate risks losing voters and urging politicians to build cross‑party consensus to deliver jobs, lower bills and net zero progress.
The 119th US Congress has enacted just 121 laws so far, making it one of the least productive legislatures in the past 40 years, according to Pew Research Center’s legislative count and analysis.
Full Fact warns a compilation video showing Volodymyr Zelenskyy belly dancing includes two AI-generated deepfakes alongside one genuine clip from his acting career, emphasising misattribution and synthetic media risks.
Concise factsheets explaining the provisions of the Immigration and Asylum Bill introduced to Parliament on 30 June 2026, setting out key measures and practical information for stakeholders and the public.
A majority of US adults expect Democrats to win control of the House in upcoming elections, while opinions on which party will control the Senate are evenly divided, according to Pew Research Center polling on partisan expectations.
Essay arguing that contemporary pressures—climate change, overseas conflicts and irregular migration—are fuelling strident domestic political movements and provocative protests that challenge liberal democratic norms and require fresh political responses.
A House of Commons Library compilation lists public bills since 1979 whose main Commons stages—second and third readings—were completed on the same day, documenting expedited legislative procedures and their frequency.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivered a speech in Scotland on 16 October 2026; no further details of content or policy announcements were provided in the notice.
Global public‑opinion polling finds widespread concern that social media harms democracy by spreading rumours; accompanying survey highlights anxieties about AI, job losses, and inequality in some countries.
Explains the legal rules and practical arrangements requiring voters to show photographic ID at UK parliamentary and other elections, covering what counts as acceptable ID and how the policy is applied.
Ambassador Kate Foster told the UN Fourth Committee the UK is committed to respecting and defending the right of people in its Overseas Territories to determine their own future, reaffirming UK policy at the UN decolonisation forum.
Turkish police raided the headquarters of Halk TV this week, halting live broadcasts and installing a new administrator to oversee one of the few remaining channels that airs critical coverage, raising concerns about media freedom.
Sets out the UK government’s strategic priorities and Laura Neuman’s leadership as co‑chair of the Open Government Partnership for October 2026–September 2027, focusing on trust, prosperity and democratic resilience.
A House of Commons Library briefing explains which voting systems the UK uses for different elections, detailing how each system works and where they apply across UK and devolved elections.
Provides a searchable list of government bills introduced in each parliamentary session since 1997–98, including bill titles, introduction dates, House and the sponsoring department for tracking legislative activity.
Public opinion polling summarises US religious groups’ midterm voting preferences, noting differences between denominations — for example, Catholics leaning three points towards Democratic House candidates — based on Pew’s recent analyses.
A chronological list recording the number of UK parliamentary by-elections by Commons session since 1945–46, plus a roster of successful by-election candidates from 2005 onwards for reference and research use.
Tracks the bills announced in the 2026 King’s Speech and summarises their progress through the current Parliament, detailing which measures have advanced or stalled since being proposed.