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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Debate Pack
Debate on an e-petition relating to driven grouse shooting
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall at 4.30pm on an e-petition relating to driven grouse shooting. The debate will be opened by John Lamont MP.
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Research Briefing
Electric vehicles and infrastructure
The UK's electric vehicle transition could help meet climate goals, and cut drivers’ running costs. Challenges include upfront prices and charging infrastructure.
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Debate Pack
Debate on an e-petition relating to geo-engineering and the environment
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 4.30pm on 23 June on an e-petition relating to geo-engineering and the environment. The debate will be opened by Dr Roz Savage MP.
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Debate Pack
Support for rural businesses
A debate on support for rural businesses will take place in Westminster Hall on 18 June 2025 at 2:30pm. The Library will publish briefing materials ahead of the debate.
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Debate Pack
Debate on an e-petition relating to the use of cages and crates for farmed animals
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 16 June on an e-petition relating to the use of cages and crates for farmed animals. The debate will be opened by Irene Campbell MP.
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Debate Pack
e-petition debate on non-stun slaughter of animals
A debate has been scheduled in the Commons Chamber on 9 June on an e-petition on the non-stun slaughter of animals.
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Research Briefing
Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-25: Progress of the bill
Report stage of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-25 will take place in the House of Commons on 9 and 10 June 2025.
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Debate Pack
Debate on animal welfare standards in farming
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 2.30pm on 3 June on animal welfare standards in farming. The debate will be opened by Adrian Ramsay MP.
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Debate Pack
Debate on the Groceries Code Adjudicator
A Westminster Hall debate is scheduled for Tuesday 3 June 2025 on the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA). The debate will be opened by Sir John Hayes.
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Debate Pack
UK-EU summit
A Westminster Hall debate on the May 2025 UK-EU Summit is scheduled for Thursday 22 May, from 1.30pm. The debate was selected by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Stella Creasy MP and Richard Tice MP.
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