Research Briefing
Future water resources
This briefing sets out the challenges for future water resources in England. It covers future water resource forecasts, policy and legislation, and planned actions to address the water supply deficit.
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Insight
Droughts in England
Droughts are increasingly common in England. Droughts can lead to restrictions on water use, reduced crop yields and environmental damage.
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Research Briefing
Clean power targets
By 2030, the government aims to meet Britain’s electricity demand with energy from clean sources. 66% of British electricity currently comes from clean sources.
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Research Briefing
Antifungal resistance
Antifungal resistance happens when fungal infections stop responding to antifungal medicines.
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Research Briefing
Packaging extended producer responsibility
This briefing provides an overview of the revised packaging extended producer responsibility (pEPR) scheme and fees.
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Research Briefing
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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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
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
UK-Indonesia collaboration on environmental sustainability
A Westminster Hall debate on UK–Indonesia collaboration on environmental sustainability is scheduled for 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm on Tuesday 23 June 2026. The debate will be led by Kerry McCarthy MP (Labour).
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Research Briefing
Food banks in the UK
Find out more about food banks and who they help, and some of the reasons why people need to use food banks.
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Research Briefing
A debate on calls for a public register of animal abusers
An e-petition calling on the government to create a register of animal abuse offenders will be debated on 29 June 2026
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