The primary aim of the Crown Estate Bill (Bill 135 of 2024–25) is to remove limitations on the Crown Estate’s borrowing powers and the types of assets if can invest in. It originated in the Lords, where it was amended. The bill will have its second reading in the House of Commons on 7 January 2025.
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An overview of High Speed Rail 2 (HS2): an ambitious, controversial project for a high-speed rail line connecting some of the country's largest cities.
Improving energy efficiency can help reduce energy bills, cut carbon emissions and improve energy security. How is the UK doing with efforts to increase energy efficiency?
Research Briefing
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) was held from 11 to 22 November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. This briefing covers new developments from the conference and their reception.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper provides an overview of flood and coastal risk management in the UK, including which bodies manage risk, current policy on flood risk management, and how flood funding works.
Research Briefing
The Great British Energy Bill 2024-25 was introduced to the Commons on 25 July 2024. The second reading of the bill took place on 5 September 2024 and the committee stage of the bill took place between 8 and 15 October 2024. The report stage and third reading of the bill is scheduled for 29 October 2024. The bill would create a new, publicly owned company, Great British Energy, designed to invest in and develop clean energy.
Research Briefing
The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) is to be held from 11 to 22 November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. This briefing covers the main themes of COP29.
Research Briefing
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.
Data dashboards
Use our interactive dashboard to explore data on electric and low-emissions vehicles, and charging points by local authority for the UK.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on UK priorities for COP29 is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 10th September 2024. The debate was proposed by Deirdre Costigan.
Research Briefing
The briefing describes the potential affects of climate change on development goals, UK aid spending on the climate and key UK projects and their effectiveness.
Research Briefing
In 2022 industrialised countries achieved a 2009 pledge to provide US$100 billion annually to low income states to help them respond to climate change.
Data dashboards
Find estimates of Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) in England and Wales and Energy Company Obligations (ECO) measures in Great Britain.
Insight
The European Court of Human Rights ruled against the Swiss Government, creating a precedent that might encourage future climate litigation.
Research Briefing
This briefing explains the targets for climate change adaptation in the UK, the current policy approach, and an overview of progress.
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