Research Briefing
Climate Change at the International Court of Justice
In July 2025, the International Court of Justice issued an advisory opinion that said climate change is an existential threat and that states must act.
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Debate Pack
Hydrogen supply chains
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9.30am on 9 September on hydrogen supply chains. The subject for this debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by James Naish MP.
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Research Briefing
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill 2024-25
The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill has completed its committee stage in the Commons.
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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
Food banks in the UK
Food parcel distribution has increased in the UK over the last 15 years. Find out more about food banks and who they help, and some of the main reasons why people have been referred to food banks.
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Research Briefing
The UK–EU reset: Next steps after the May 2025 summit
At their joint summit in May 2025, the UK and EU agreed a new Security and Defence partnership and set out commitments to strengthen cooperation across a range of policy areas
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Debate Pack
Global plastics treaty
A general debate on the global plastics treaty is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 17 July 2025. The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
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Research Briefing
Rights of Way
This note covers rights of way issues in England and Wales, including how they are recorded and how their records can be modified. It explains how they can be used and responsibilities for maintaining them.
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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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Research Briefing
Food poverty: Households, food banks and free school meals
This paper provides statistics on household food insecurity, food bank usage and free school meals in the UK, and tracks the impact of rising living costs.
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Research Briefing
Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill 2024-25
The Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill 2024-25 was introduced in the House of Commons on 16 October 2024. Its Second Reading was on 29 November 2024, and its Committee stage on 14 May 2025. It is scheduled for its remaining Commons stages on 4 July 2025.
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Research Briefing
Water Bill 2024-25
The Water Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 16 October 2024, and its second reading took place on 28 March 2025. The second reading debate was adjourned, and is scheduled to continue on 4 July 2025, if there is time in the sitting. The Library briefing provides an overview of the bill and background information.
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Research Briefing
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill 2024-25
A private member’s bill sponsored by Aphra Brandreth MP to extend the offence of livestock worrying by dogs to include more livestock and new locations.
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Debate Pack
Debate on e-petition relating to fossil fuel advertising and sponsorship
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 7 July on an e-petition relating to fossil fuel companies and advertising. The debate will be opened by Jacob Collier MP.
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Research Briefing
Climate change adaptation and resilience in the UK
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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