Explainers
Our explainers cover key subjects relating to our work, setting out key facts and figures and answering the most important questions about government.
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What are the next stages for Kim Leadbeater’s assisted dying bill?
Kim Leadbeater’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will return to the House of Commons on 13 June. What comes next?
Nick Gibb
Nick Gibb discusses his time in government as long-serving Conservative schools minister.
Relocation of the civil service
Where in the UK do civil servants work?
Rebecca Pow
Rebecca Pow reflects on her role steering the Environment Act through parliament and how she managed stakeholder relationships as a minister in Defra.
How big is the Labour government’s majority?
There are 650 seats in parliament. At the general election, the government won 411 of them.
Trade: tariffs
What tariffs has Donald Trump announced – and what do they mean for the UK?
John Glen
John Glen discusses being City minister for four and a half years and serving in government in the run-up to the 2024 general election.
Paul Scully
Paul Scully discusses his role in setting up the Post Office inquiry, dealing with a highly technical brief and taking legislation through parliament.
Conservative Party leadership contests
The last Conservative Party leadership contest was between July and November 2024, when Kemi Badenoch became new leader of the Conservative Party.
Mayor of South Yorkshire
On 2 May 2024, voters in South Yorkshire elected their metro mayor.