How many people serve in the UK armed forces, how diverse are they, and how many people are joining and leaving?

How many people serve in the UK armed forces, how diverse are they, and how many people are joining and leaving?

There will be a Westminster hall debate on a petition on NHS breast screening on Monday 29 June 2026. This debate will be led by Irene Campbell MP.

There will be a Westminster hall debate on a petition on NHS breast screening on Monday 29 June 2026. This debate will be led by Irene Campbell MP.

This list reports all the women who have been elected as MPs to the House of Commons, for each election since 1918 and in the order they were sworn in.

This list reports all the women who have been elected as MPs to the House of Commons, for each election since 1918 and in the order they were sworn in.

Global aid is falling. The conference compact said more funding, from more diverse sources, should be raised and collaboration on development goals increased.

Global aid is falling. The conference compact said more funding, from more diverse sources, should be raised and collaboration on development goals increased.

A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 1.30pm on 21 May on Censorship of women’s health and wellbeing content online. The debate is sponsored by Emily Darlington MP.

A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 1.30pm on 21 May on Censorship of women’s health and wellbeing content online. The debate is sponsored by Emily Darlington MP.

The Supreme Court has ruled that references to “sex”, “man” and “woman” in the Equality Act refer to biological sex (a person’s sex at birth).

The Supreme Court has ruled that references to “sex”, “man” and “woman” in the Equality Act refer to biological sex (a person’s sex at birth).

Abuse towards candidates and election staff has been rising. This briefing outlines proposed responses. It also explains the offences of undue influence and family voting.

Abuse towards candidates and election staff has been rising. This briefing outlines proposed responses. It also explains the offences of undue influence and family voting.

The government's publication of the Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy and the consultation on a new National Planning Policy Framework has focused discussion on the impact of planning on women's safety.

The government's publication of the Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy and the consultation on a new National Planning Policy Framework has focused discussion on the impact of planning on women's safety.

A general debate on International Women's Day is scheduled for Thursday 12 March 2026 in the House of Commons chamber.

A general debate on International Women's Day is scheduled for Thursday 12 March 2026 in the House of Commons chamber.

Around 41% of MPs are female, and around 32% of peers. Women are increasingly present in public life, though representation is often lower at senior grades.

Around 41% of MPs are female, and around 32% of peers. Women are increasingly present in public life, though representation is often lower at senior grades.

This briefing covers women’s participation in business and the labour market, including breakdowns by industry, occupation, region, ethnicity and disability.

This briefing covers women’s participation in business and the labour market, including breakdowns by industry, occupation, region, ethnicity and disability.

Global incidence of armed conflict is high. This brief summarises UN reports on the women, peace and security agenda and children in conflict, and UK policy.

Global incidence of armed conflict is high. This brief summarises UN reports on the women, peace and security agenda and children in conflict, and UK policy.

A Westminster Hall debate on women's safety while walking, wheeling, cycling, and running will take place on Tuesday 27 January at 2:30pm. The debate will be led by Jess Asato MP.

A Westminster Hall debate on women's safety while walking, wheeling, cycling, and running will take place on Tuesday 27 January at 2:30pm. The debate will be led by Jess Asato MP.

A Westminster Hall debate on Tackling digital exploitation of women and girls will take place on Tuesday 27 January at 4:30pm. The debate will be led by Sir Mark Hendrick MP.

A Westminster Hall debate on Tackling digital exploitation of women and girls will take place on Tuesday 27 January at 4:30pm. The debate will be led by Sir Mark Hendrick MP.

Global goals to increase access to education remain unachieved. UK bilateral aid for education fell from 2019 to 2023. Global and UK aid is expected to fall.

Global goals to increase access to education remain unachieved. UK bilateral aid for education fell from 2019 to 2023. Global and UK aid is expected to fall.

Departmental select committees were first established in 1979. This briefing paper charts changes in their number and size since 1979.

Departmental select committees were first established in 1979. This briefing paper charts changes in their number and size since 1979.

As of 1 January 2025, there were 5.7 million private sector businesses in the UK. This was a 3.5% increase from January 2024.

As of 1 January 2025, there were 5.7 million private sector businesses in the UK. This was a 3.5% increase from January 2024.

There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the inequalities faced by unpaid carers at 1:30pm on Thursday 20 November 2025. The debate will be led by Anna Dixon MP.

There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the inequalities faced by unpaid carers at 1:30pm on Thursday 20 November 2025. The debate will be led by Anna Dixon MP.

A Westminster Hall debate on modern day slavery in Pakistan will take place on Thursday 13 November, from 1.30pm to 3.00pm. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Jim Shannon MP.

A Westminster Hall debate on modern day slavery in Pakistan will take place on Thursday 13 November, from 1.30pm to 3.00pm. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Jim Shannon MP.

In 2022, the UK Government relaunched its development finance institution. This paper describes its work and effects on poverty reduction and climate change.

In 2022, the UK Government relaunched its development finance institution. This paper describes its work and effects on poverty reduction and climate change.