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.

Capital gains tax : recent developments

This briefing discusses the reforms made to capital gains tax since 2008, including the most recent changes announced in the 2024 Autumn Budget.
- Tax
Rights of Way

This note covers rights of way issues in England and Wales, including how they are recorded and how their records can be modified. It explains how they can be used and responsibilities for maintaining them.
- Environment
- Roads
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 second reading debate was adjourned, and is scheduled to continue on 4 July 2025, if there is time in the sitting. The Library briefing provides an overview of the bill and background information.