Taxation of road fuels: policy following the ‘fuel crisis’ (2000-2008)

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This note discusses the ‘fuel crisis’ of summer 2000, and the Labour Government’s approach to taxing road fuels in the following years.

Stamp duty land tax: Current situation and developments since 2020

This briefing explains the current rates of stamp duty land tax and of the property transaction taxes in Scotland and Wales, and proposals for reform.
- Housing and planning
- Tax
Debate on transitional support for North Sea oil and gas workers

A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9.30am on 23 April on transitional support for North Sea oil and gas workers. The debate will be opened by Kirsty Blackman MP.
Water Bill 2024-25

The Water Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 16 October 2024, and its second reading took place on 28 March 2025. The Library briefing provides an overview of the bill and background information.