Domestic energy prices
Household energy bills increased by 54% in April 2022 and were due to increase by a further 80% in October. The new Energy Price Guarantee will limit the October increase to 27%, with a further increase of 20% in April 2023.
Constituency casework: Government support for energy bills
This briefing provides a guide to reliable sources of information to help answer common questions on new government support for energy bills introduced in 2022.
Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill 2022-23
The Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill is scheduled for Second Reading in the Commons on 25 November 2022
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Research Briefing
Electricity and Gas Transmission (Compensation) Bill
This briefing paper provides information on the Electricity and Gas Transmission (Compensation) Bill, introduced in the House of Commons by Dr Liam Fox as a Private Member’s Bill on 25 November 2022.
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Debate Pack
Environmental impact of disposable vapes
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall for 4.30pm on Tuesday 29 November. The debate will be opened by Kirsten Oswald MP.
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Debate Pack
Avian influenza outbreak
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall from 9.30-11am on Wednesday 30 November on the avian influenza outbreak. The debate will be opened by Sir John Whittingdale MP.
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Research Briefing
Rising cost of living in the UK
This briefing covers rising prices including food and energy inflation, Government support, and how the cost of living affects households.
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Debate Pack
Future of the UK’s canals and waterways
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the ‘Future of the UK's canals and waterways' on 22 November 2022 9.30-11am. The debate will be led by Michael Fabricant MP.
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Research Briefing
Research on the increasing cost of living and inflation
House of Commons Library publications on the rising cost of living in the UK, including causes of inflation, the effect on households, and Government support.
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Research Briefing
Ukraine crisis
This page features Commons Library publications relevant to the current conflict in Ukraine.
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Debate Pack
Support for British farming
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for Wednesday 23 November from 2.30-4pm on support for British farming. The debate will be opened by Simon Jupp MP.
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Research Briefing
Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill 2022-23
A briefing on the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill 2022-23
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Research Briefing
Imports of fossil fuels from Russia
The UK imported no coal or gas from Russia in September 2022. The total value of UK fossil fuel imports from Russia has fallen since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. It was £3.68 billion in the year to September 2022.
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Research Briefing
COP27: The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) will be held from 6 to 18 November 2022 in Sharm El Sheikh. This briefing covers the main themes of COP27 and some of the geo-political issues surrounding the build-up to the conference.
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Research Briefing
Levelling-Up and Regeneration Bill 2022/23: Progress of the Bill
A briefing on the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Bill 2022-23 following its completion of Committee Stage in the House of Commons.
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