Covid-19 status certification has been proposed as a means of reducing the risk of transmitting the Covid-19 virus in a number of settings. This briefing explores the Government's policy on certification. It also provides discussion on the scientific evidence and other issues associated with the use of certification.
Spot oil prices were around $75 per barrel in early July 2021. They crashed after the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdown led to a dramatic cut in demand. Prices fell from almost $70 a barrel in early January to below $20 per barrel in late April 2020. Oil prices peaked in July 2008 at almost $150 per barrel and were in the $100-125 range for much of 2011 to early 2014.
This briefing paper provides answers to frequently asked questions about international travel restrictions during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Research Briefing
Average mid-June prices for petrol and diesel were 129.5 and 133.2 pence per litre respectively. They fell rapidly after the coronavirus outbreak largely due to sharp drops in oil prices. Since the first lockdown prices have increased again and are now above their immediate pre-pandemic levels. The UK had the 10th highest petrol and 2nd highest diesel prices in the EU+UK.
Debate Pack
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the Oxford Cambridge Arc on Tuesday 13 July 2021 at 2:30pm. The debate will be led by Steve Baker MP.
Debate Pack
On 7 July 2021 at 9.25 am there will be a Westminster Hall Debate on The Future of Regional Airports. This debate will be led by Steve Double MP.
Research Briefing
The Police, Crime, Courts and Sentencing Bill [Bill 268 2019-21] (the Bill) is a Government Bill introduced to Parliament on 9 March 2021. The Bill’s Second Reading is scheduled for 15 and 16 March. This landing page provides an overview of the Bill. It also provides links for further Library briefings on specific aspects of the Bill.
Debate Pack
On 24 June 2021, there will be a Westminster Hall debate 'Support for the Aviation, Tourism and Travel Industries', at 3.15pm
Research Briefing
This paper explains what electric vehicles are and how successive governments have planned for infrastructure and provided vehicle grants and incentives to encourage and accommodate their growth. It also sets out how the electricity grid is preparing to accommodate any increased demand from EV charging and looks at comparative emissions from EVs and conventional vehicles.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the Government's Transport decarbonisation plan will take place on Wednesday 16 June 2021 between 9.25-10.55 am
Research Briefing
This House of Commons briefing paper provides an overview of what consumers can expect when their travel or holiday booking has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, and their legal rights.
Research Briefing
This Commons briefing paper explains the law governing the use of Personal Water Craft (PWC) or 'jet skis'.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper provides an overview of the existing legal framework for electric scooters (e-scooters). It also analyses the arguments for and against legalising e-scooters on UK roads, drawing on the limited evidence from other countries and cities that have sanctioned their use.
Research Briefing
This paper considers some of the key implications of ‘connected and autonomous vehicles’ (CAVs), often referred to as self-driving cars, for the UK road transport sector. It includes discussion of the potential benefits of road-based CAVs; barriers to adoption; and the evolving regulatory framework.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper examines suicide prevention policies and strategies throughout the UK. It outlines national and local approaches to prevention policy in England, as well as Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
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