The House of Commons Library has published a research briefing on the British Citizenship (Northern Ireland) Bill 2023–24. The Private Member’s Bill allows for people born in the Republic of Ireland after 31 December 1948 to register as British citizens after residing in Northern Ireland for five years without the need to sit a citizenship test. The report sets out the background to the Bill, the introduction of a single substantive clause that inserts a new section 4AA into the British Nationality Act 1981, data on how many people would be eligible, and the progress of the Bill following its second reading in the House of Commons on 26 January 2024.

The House of Commons Library has published a report comparing the UK pension system with those of other countries. The analysis reveals that the UK allocates a smaller proportion of its GDP to state pensions and pensioner benefits compared to most advanced economies. The UK's net replacement rate from mandatory pensions for an average earner stands at 54.4%, below the OECD average of 61.4%. In 2022, 14.5% of people aged 66 and over in the UK were living in relative income poverty, ranking 14th highest among 34 OECD countries. Despite these challenges, the UK pension system achieved a 'B' grade in the 2024 Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index, indicating a sound structure with areas for improvement.

The House of Commons Library has published a research briefing examining whether British citizens can travel to the UK using a non-British passport. The briefing addresses situations in which British dual nationals may need to travel to the UK without holding a current British passport. It notes that while there is no specific legal requirement for British citizens to travel on a British passport, all British citizens have the right of abode in the UK, which allows entry without immigration restrictions, provided they are able to demonstrate that right when travelling. This is ordinarily done by presenting a valid British passport or a certificate of entitlement to the right of abode, as provided for in the Immigration Rules and the Immigration Act 1971. The introduction of pre-departure checks for UK-bound travellers has meant that the Home Office will require dual nationals to travel with a British passport or certificate of entitlement.

The House of Commons Library has published a research briefing examining the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) and the forthcoming European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), both of which will affect non-EU nationals, including UK citizens, travelling to most EU and Schengen area countries. The briefing explains that the EES replaces manual passport stamping with automated registration and biometric border checks, while ETIAS will introduce a pre-travel authorisation requirement for visa-exempt visitors. It also notes continuing implementation difficulties at some border crossings, including concerns about delays affecting UK departure points such as Dover, Eurostar and Eurotunnel terminals.

The House of Commons Library has published a research briefing examining the historical development of asylum and immigration appeal rights in the UK. The briefing traces the evolution of appeal mechanisms from the early twentieth century to the present tribunal system, focusing on how institutional structures, personnel and legal frameworks have changed over time.

The House of Commons Library has published a research briefing on the Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL], which completed its Lords stages on 13 March 2025. The enabling bill contains 15 clauses and one schedule, conferring powers to the secretary of state to make regulations on product safety, marketing and metrology in the UK. Key provisions include authority to set product requirements aligned with EU law, create new criminal offences and implement cost-recovery processes. The bill allows for information sharing between relevant authorities and provides emergency response powers. The government states the bill aims to address modern safety issues, regulate emerging business models and maintain the UK's position in product regulation.

The House of Commons Library has published a comprehensive briefing on the Labour government's efforts to reset UK-EU relations since taking office in July 2024. Negotiations formally commenced in December 2024, with a crucial UK-EU summit scheduled for 19 May 2025 in London. The reset strategy encompasses three primary pillars foreign policy and security cooperation, citizen safety and trade enhancement. Recent developments include the Prime Minister's attendance at an EU leaders' meeting in February 2025, where he advocated for an ambitious security partnership. The EU's position, revealed through a leaked December 2024 document, indicates that any substantial agreements would require continued fishing access post-2026, full alignment with EU rules for sanitary and phytosanitary measures, CJEU jurisdiction and financial contributions. The UK Government has shown willingness to compromise on youth mobility arrangements, provided caps are implemented, whilst maintaining its position against rejoining the single market, customs union, or accepting freedom of movement.

The House of Commons Procedure Committee has published a research briefing on the sub judice rule. The sub judice rule advises that Members of Parliament should refrain from discussing matters in debates, questions and motions that are pending court decisions to avoid affecting the proceedings' outcomes. However, the Speaker may choose to relax this rule, and it does not necessarily hinder the consideration of legislation. The Speaker has announced plans to review the House's sub judice resolution to ensure its effectiveness. As of now, no additional details about the review has been provided.

The House of Commons Committee of Public Accounts has published a report criticising the Ministry of Defence's handling of a February 2022 data breach affecting 18,700 Afghan resettlement applicants. The committee found the MoD failed to inform Parliament or the Comptroller and Auditor General about the breach, which led to a super-injunction preventing public disclosure until July 2025. The breach necessitated the Afghanistan Response Route scheme, estimated to cost £850m. The committee recommended new protocols for future super-injunctions and parliamentary notification procedures.

The House of Commons Public Bill Committee has opened a call for evidence on the Immigration and Asylum Bill and is inviting submissions from people with relevant expertise, experience or a special interest in the legislation. The Committee will meet for the first time on 10 September 2026 to scrutinise the Bill line by line and is expected to report by 5.00 pm on 3 November 2026.

The House of Commons Library has published a Research Briefing detailing the progress of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill during its Commons committee stage. Members of Parliament (MPs) undertook a six-day scrutiny of the Bill, which followed its second reading on 10 February 2025—a reading that resulted in a 333 to 109 vote. The Committee made no major amendments, opting to instead include two new clauses proposed by the government, one concerning the use of ankle tags for migrants with criminal convictions and the other addressing legal complications arising from post-Brexit residence rights.The briefing indicates that while certain provisions, such as law enforcement access to customs data and measures derived from a previous Conservative government criminal justice bill, encountered minimal opposition, other elements prompted divergence among MPs. Disputes focused on whether the powers entrusted to the Border Security Commander were sufficiently robust, the effectiveness of the new immigration offences, and the adequacy and safeguards associated with the powers to seize mobile phones from migrants. Further contention was observed over proposals to repeal the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Act 2024 (SR(AI)A 2024) and most of the Illegal Migration Act 2023 (IMA 2023), with differing views expressed by Conservative, Scottish National Party, and Liberal Democrat MPs. The government has announced that additional clauses will be proposed at the Commons report stage scheduled for 12 May 2025.

The House of Commons has formally appointed the membership of the Work and Pensions Committee. One vacancy on the Committee remains, which is expected to be filled soon. Details of meetings and the Committee’s forward programme will be announced in due course.