Insight
Heatwaves in the UK
Heatwaves, three consecutive days above a certain temperature, are becoming more common. They can disrupt infrastructure and ecosystems and harm people’s health.
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Research Briefing
Data centres: planning policy, sustainability, and resilience
This briefing provides an overview of data centres, including their economic impact, energy consumption, and water consumption. It describes UK Government policy in these areas, as well as cyber resilience and planning policy.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Water Meters
Information about water meters in England, including how these may be used to charge household customers for water based on their consumption.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Who is responsible for managing flood risk? (England)
Information about the responsibilities of property owners, the Environment Agency and local authorities for managing flood risk in England.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Financial support following a flood (England)
Information about the financial support which may be available following a flood in England, and how to access this.
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Research Briefing
What costs make up an electricity bill?
Household electricity bills are made up of wholesale, network, policy and supplier costs. What are they, and how they are changing?
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Debate Pack
Debate on water quality in Kent
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall on 29 April 2026 to consider water quality in Kent. The debate will be opened by Tony Vaughan MP.
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Research Briefing
Testing on animals
An e-petition calling on the government to “end testing on dogs and other animals for development of products for human use” will be debated on 27 April 2026.
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Research Briefing
The green economy
The green economy is an important area of policy. It sits at the centre of the government’s plans to support economic growth and to meet the UK’s commitment to reach net zero by 2050.
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Research Briefing
Windfarm development on protected peatland
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 2.30pm on 21 April on windfarm development on protected peatland. The debate will be opened by Robbie Moore MP.
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Research Briefing
Energy efficiency of UK homes
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?
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Research Briefing
Alternatives to ground mounted solar panels
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 4.30pm on 14 April on Alternatives to ground mounted solar panels. The debate will be opened by Lincoln Jopp MP.
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Research Briefing
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
This briefing outlines the purpose of a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the UK Government plans for a UK CBAM, the impact of the EU CBAM, and international trade considerations. It also sets out commentary on a need for global cooperation, and further reading.
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Research Briefing
Changes to agricultural and business property reliefs for inheritance tax
From April 2026, inheritance tax relief available for agricultural and business property became restricted. There has been significant debate over how many farms and other businesses this measure would affect.
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Research Briefing
Nature based solutions for climate change
Nature-based solutions are actions to protect, conserve and restore the natural world while simultaneously benefitting and society. This paper examines how nature based solutions harness nature to address issues such as climate change, and how they can also contribute to improvements in health and wellbeing, development, and infrastructure.
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