This new Commons Library Insight blog explains the (lengthy) process for selecting a new Archbishop of Canterbury: commonslibrary.parliament.uk/how-is-a-new-a…

The Armed Forces Commissioner Bill will have second reading on Monday 18 November. The bill would establish an Armed Forces Commissioner, abolish the office of the Service Complaints Ombudsman and transfer its functions to the Commissioner. commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-brief…

The Infected Blood Inquiry looked at contaminated blood and blood products used by the NHS between the 1970s and early 1990s. Our research explains: The compensation scheme: commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-brief… Recognition, healthcare and safety recommendations: commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-brief…

The Financial Assistance to Ukraine Bill would allow the UK to contribute to a G7 loan that would provide financial support to Ukraine. It would be repaid with the profits from sanctioned Russian state assets. Learn more ahead of today's second reading: commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-brief….

Today, MPs will debate the Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill. Find out more about the bill, including what it means for businesses and private schools, with our research: commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-brief…

Defence in Parliament this week (25 Nov): Main event for defence is the debate on UK air and missile defences on Wednesday 27 November. Our Commons Library briefing sets out the UK's current capabilities. commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-brief…

MPs debate the Tobacco and Vaping Bill today and you can find all our research in one place. Read our briefing on the new bill, and information on the regulation of e-cigarettes, public health impacts and more. Browse our research on tobacco and vaping: commonslibrary.parliament.uk/tobacco-and-va…

Because I like a challenge, I’ve spent the past year or so “mapping” (or perhaps summarising) the UK constitution in this new Commons Library research briefing: commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-brief… 1/2

The Finance Bill has its second reading today. The bill will bring some of the changes announced in the Autumn Budget into law, including introducing VAT on private schools, increasing the rate of the Energy Profits Levy and more. Our research has more: commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-brief…

Today, MPs will debate private members' bills for the first time in this parliament. Find out more about how PMBs are selected and debated: commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-brief… And explore all our research for today's PMBs online: commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-for-c…

The government will publish a strategic defence review in 2025, considering threats to the UK and how to meet them. What do we know about it so far? My latest briefing for the Commons Library. I'll be updating it periodically. commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-brief…

The public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire published its Phase 2 report in September 2024. Our debate pack for today summarises the key conclusions and recommendations, responses from organisations involved, and actions taken to improve fire safety: commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-brief…

Defence in Parliament this week: For those following the forthcoming strategic defence review, the Defence Committee will be speaking to Lord Robertson, the review lead, on Tuesday 3 December at 10.30am.

Have you read our research for today's UK House of Commons business? Get the facts on National Insurance contributions, mineral production and family farming with our impartial research. Read online now: commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-for-c…

Find out how we're helping parliament avoid misinformation and disinformation. Created by the Commons Library and POST (UK Parliament), the good information toolkit is our essential collection of resources to help parliament find reliable sources and get the facts: commonslibrary.parliament.uk/training-and-e…

Defence in Parliament today: There will be a debate on Lord Etherton's review into the treatment of LGBT veterans with the MOD expect to announce a financial recognition scheme. Read our Commons Library b'grounder commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-brief…

I’ve just published a Christmas update of the Commons Library map/summary of the UK constitution to take account of recent developments like a new Scottish Ministerial Code & the English Devolution White Paper: commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-brief…

It's been a busy year for the Commons Library, with over 2000 pieces of new and updated research appearing on our website in 2024. We've also fielded over 18,000 enquiries from MPs! We'll be back on social media in January. Until then, Merry Christmas from the Commons Library 🎄

❓What are gilts? 🪙How do they work? 📊What factors affect the gilts market? With gilt yields in the news this week, our impartial research can help you get the answers you need. Get the facts with our quick-read insight: commonslibrary.parliament.uk/what-are-gilts…

Are you an expert on transport policy and legislation? We're looking for a Senior Researcher to join our Business and Transport Section, helping to brief MPs and MPs' staff on key areas of transport law and policy. Find out more and apply: housesofparliament.tal.net/vx/mobile-0/ap…