There is growing evidence that AI presents challenges for higher education. Students’ use of AI has prompted concerns about learning outcomes and the integrity of assessments. Meanwhile, AI is also ...

On this page you can find all of the Lords Library’s most recent research briefings and In Focus articles on the topics of health and social policy. Health and social policy includes the following ...

The bill would end historic restrictions on Catholic or Jewish ministers advising the sovereign on Church of England or Church of Scotland appointments or making appointments themselves. Andy Burnham ...

In April 2026, the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee published a report on the UK’s fiscal framework which said the UK was on a path to unsustainable debt. It urged the government to introduce ...

This briefing looks back 80 years to a House of Lords debate on the bill that proposed the setting up of the National Health Service. In committee, the House passed an amendment about doctors’ pay ...

The Courts and Tribunals Bill would introduce various reforms to courts and tribunals in England and Wales. The government said the measures would help reduce the court delays and improve efficiency, ...

The disability benefits system in England and Wales has been criticised by several parliamentary committees and by campaigners. The 2024 Labour Party manifesto included several proposals for reform, ...

In March 2026, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) said the UK’s economic context remained challenging, with weak growth and elevated levels of government borrowing and debt. The ongoing ...

Covert human intelligence sources (CHIS) have been used for decades to prevent or secure prosecutions for serious crimes, such as terrorism and human trafficking. The Covert Human Intelligence Sources ...

The national risk register provides an overview of the risks of major emergencies that could impact the UK, looking ahead two years at a time. These risks include natural disasters, terrorism and ...

The Local Plans (Burial Space) Bill [HL] is a private member’s bill introduced by Lord Mohammed of Tinsley (Liberal Democrat). The bill would establish a duty for local planning authorities in England ...