Insight
What is ‘water bankruptcy’?
The United Nations published a landmark report warning of ‘water bankruptcy’ in January 2026. Find out what this means for the UK and the world.
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Debate Pack
Debate on a petition to introduce licensing and regulation for dog and cat rescues
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 6pm on 26 January on a petition calling for licensing and regulation of dog and cat rescues. The debate will be opened by Irene Campbell MP.
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Debate Pack
Debate on government support for the fishing industry
A debate has been scheduled in the Commons Chamber on 22 January on government support for the fishing industry. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Alistair Carmichael MP.
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Debate Pack
The impact of import standards on the agricultural sector
A General Debate on the impact of import standards on the agricultural sector is scheduled for Thursday 22 January 2026. This Backbench Business Committee debate in the House of Commons chamber will be led by Sam Carling MP.
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Research Briefing
Economic regulation of the water industry
The water industry is privatised, with regional monopoly companies, in England and Wales. Regulation includes a price review that sets bills for customers.
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Insight
Water reform: “A new vision for water”
The government published its water white paper in January 2026, setting out its plans for the water sector. Find out more about these plans and the next steps.
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Debate Pack
Debate on the Animal Welfare Strategy for England
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9.30am on 21 January on the Animal Welfare Strategy for England. The debate will be opened by Samantha Niblett MP.
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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. 64% of British electricity currently comes from clean sources.
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Debate Pack
The impact of food inflation on the cost of living
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the impact of food inflation on the cost of living at 1:30pm on Thursday 15th January 2026.
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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
This briefing gives an overview of forthcoming deposit return schemes (DRS) for drinks containers across the UK, which will start in October 2027.
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Debate Pack
Debate on the cumulative impact of housing development
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 2.30pm on 17 December on the cumulative impact of housing development. The debate will be opened by Damian Hinds MP.
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Debate Pack
Planning policy for quarries
A Westminster Hall debate on Planning policy for quarries has been scheduled for 16 December 2025 from 9:30am until 11:00am. The debate has been initiated by Alberto Costa and Matt Western MPs.
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Debate Pack
Debate on water scarcity
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 2.30pm on 9 December on water scarcity. The debate will be opened by John Milne MP.
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Research Briefing
What was agreed at COP30?
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) was held from 10 to 21 November 2025 in Belém, Brazil. This briefing covers new developments from the conference and their reception.
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