Science, environment and technology

Debate: Government support for rural upper-tier local authorities

A briefing on the debate on government support for rural upper-tier local authorities scheduled for 2 September 2026 in Westminster Hall.

• Environment
• Local government
• Public spending

High cost of living: Impact on households

This briefing covers how the high period of inflation in the UK from 2021 to 2024 continues to affect household incomes, spending, poverty, savings and debt.

• Economic situation
• Energy
• Work and incomes

Switching off 2G and 3G in the UK

Find out about the end of 2G and 3G services, including why it is happening, how users may be affected, and the obligations mobile companies have toward their customers.

• Technology

COP26: Briefings for the 2021 conference

Briefings about COP26 and climate change including the background to issues such as climate finance to developing countries and emissions trends.

Climate Change Explainers

Climate Change Explainers is a series of Insights by the Commons Library about climate change.

• Climate change

Briefings

Politically impartial publications produced by Commons Library researchers, covering legislation, policy areas and topical issues.