Research Briefing
Sewage discharges
This briefing sets out information on sewage discharges. It focuses on England. It covers what sewage discharges are, why these happen, legislation and targets, and an overview of progress.
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Research Briefing
Fly-tipping: The illegal dumping of waste
Fly-tipping rose 9% from 2023/24 to 2024/25. The government is proposing various measures to reduce the problem.
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Research Briefing
British Summer Time
British Summer Time is the UK's seasonal clock change. Find out when and why the clocks change in the spring and autumn, calls for change, and evidence about the effects of daylight saving measures.
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Research Briefing
Debate on the import and sale of fur and related products
Fur imports and sales are already strictly controlled by legislation in the UK; a parliamentary debate on 10 March 2026 will revisit the issue.
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Research Briefing
Controls on domestic wood-burning and solid fuel use in England
The government is consulting on how to reduce emissions from solid fuel fires. These account for a fifth of the UK’s particulate matter emissions.
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Data dashboards,Research Briefing
Constituency information: Water companies
Information about water and sewerage companies by constituency, including an interactive map.
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Research Briefing
UK defence: Renewed interest in the Arctic
How is UK defence responding to increasing geopolitical competition in the Arctic/ High North?
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Research Briefing
Environmental Protections and Biodiversity Trends
There will be a debate in Westminster Hall on 3 March 2026 introduced by Chris Hinchliff MP on environmental protections and biodiversity trends.
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Debate Pack
Debate on woodland creation
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 2.30 on 11 February on woodland creation. The debate will be opened by Chris Curtis MP.
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Debate Pack
Debate on the Independent Water Commission final report
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall on 9 February 2026 on the final report of the Independent Water Commission. The subject for the debate was chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Edward Morello MP.
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Debate Pack
Debate on sustainable drainage systems
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall at 1.50pm on 5 February on sustainable drainage systems. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Martin Wrigley MP.
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Research Briefing
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
This briefing explains what sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) are, as well as government policy and stakeholder views.
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Debate Pack
Debate on the Animals in Science Regulation Unit annual report 2024
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 4.30pm on 3 February on the Animals in Science Regulation Unit annual report 2024. The debate will be opened by Seamus Logan MP.
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Research Briefing
Antimicrobial resistance
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant threat to public health. This briefing provides information on the causes and implications of the development and spread of AMR and UK action to address it.
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Debate Pack
Debate on protecting and restoring river habitats
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 3pm on 29 January on protecting and restoring river habitats. The subject for this debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Lloyd Hatton MP.
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