Poland: The Tusk government and the 2025 presidential election
An opposition candidate won Poland's presidential election on 1 June 2025, increasing the likelihood of continued deadlock between the government and presidency

EU bibliographies: Proposed energy efficiency directive (117 KB , PDF)
This Note brings together documents relevant to the proposed “energy efficiency Directive” and its scrutiny in the UK and EU. It is not an attempt to define policy in this area. For information on policy developments contact Patsy Richards on extn 1665. See also Energy Efficiency Schemes SN/SC/05614 by David Hough
EU bibliographies: Proposed energy efficiency directive (117 KB , PDF)
An opposition candidate won Poland's presidential election on 1 June 2025, increasing the likelihood of continued deadlock between the government and presidency
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.
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 current bills are still 43% above their winter 2021/22 levels.