Packaging extended producer responsibility
This briefing provides an overview of the revised packaging extended producer responsibility (pEPR) scheme and fees.
Contracts for Difference Scheme
The Contracts for Difference scheme supports new low carbon infrastructure. This briefing gives an overview of the CfD scheme and statistics on the projects it has delivered.
Deposit return schemes
From October 2027, it will be possible for some drink containers to be recycled in exchange for money, as part of the UK’s new deposit return schemes (DRSs).
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Getting better broadband
Learn about the rollout of full fibre broadband in the UK, including funding programmes and options for people who cannot access high speed broadband.
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Research Briefing
Taxation of North Sea oil and gas
This Library briefing gives an overview of how the profits from North Sea oil and gas production are taxed, and how the fiscal regime has been reformed in recent years.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Finding funding for a master’s degree
Find out what funding is available for students wanting to do a master’s degree in the UK.
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Research Briefing
What are carbon budgets?
Carbon budgets are five-year carbon emissions limits set by the UK Government. The UK is aiming for ‘net zero’ carbon emissions by 2050.
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Research Briefing
A debate on the impact of waste management sites on local communities
There will be a debate on the impact of waste management sites on local communities in Westminster Hall on 15 July 2026 at 2.30pm
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Research Briefing
Domestic energy prices: In short
What are current energy prices? How and why have they changed over time? Does the UK have the highest domestic energy prices in Europe?
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Research Briefing
Is the UK prepared for heatwaves?
Amid multiple heatwaves this summer, is the UK is prepared for extreme heat? This briefing provides an overview of the risk posed by heatwaves, government policy, progress and stakeholder comment.
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Research Briefing
The UK’s plans and progress to reach net zero by 2050
The UK is committed to reaching net zero by 2050. This briefing provides an overview of the background context for net zero, the plans in place to reach this goal, and current progress.
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Research Briefing
Agricultural funding for farmers, growers and land managers in England
Funding from the government is available through the Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes and grants supporting areas such as innovation, technology and animal welfare.
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Research Briefing
Air quality: policies, proposals and concerns
A briefing on evolving air quality policies and legislation across the UK, targets, statistics and health and inequality concerns.
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Research Briefing
Debate on government support for the fishing industry
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 4.30pm on 1 July 2026 on government support for the fishing industry. The debate will be opened by Seamus Logan MP.
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Research Briefing
Debate on North Sea oil and gas
A Westminster Hall debate on North Sea oil and gas is scheduled for Wednesday 24 June 2026, from 9.30am to 11.00am. The debate will be led by Bradley Thomas MP.
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