Utilities Bill (Bill 49 of 1999/2000). House of Commons Library Research Paper 00/7.
Utilities Bill (Bill 49 of 1999/2000) (262 KB , PDF)
Utilities Bill (Bill 49 of 1999/2000). House of Commons Library Research Paper 00/7.
Utilities Bill (Bill 49 of 1999/2000) (262 KB , PDF)
The Water (Special Measures) Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 4 October 2024, and was amended at committee stage and report stage. It was introduced in the House of Commons on 27 November 2024, and its second reading is scheduled for 16 December 2024. The bill is intended to address poor performance from water companies.
Typical household energy bills increased by 54% in April 2022 and 27% in October 2022. Lower wholesale prices have led to falls in prices, but bills remain around 29% above their winter 2021/22 levels.
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) was held from 11 to 22 November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. This briefing covers new developments from the conference and their reception.
