Research Briefing
The withdrawal of landlines and switch to digital calls
This briefing addresses frequently asked questions about the switch of traditional landline phones to digital, Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) services.
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Debate Pack
Floating offshore wind and Allocation Round 6 of the Contracts for Difference scheme
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 12.30pm on Thursday 23 May 2024 on Floating offshore wind and Allocation Round 6 of the Contracts for Difference scheme. The debate will be opened by Selaine Saxby MP.
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Research Briefing
Planning for onshore wind
The government updated planning rules for onshore wind in England in September 2023. These rules differ from those for other energy projects.
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Constituency casework
Sewerage connections for new housing developments in England
Information about water and sewerage services for proposed and new housing developments, covering planning permission, regulations for new builds and options for drainage connections, as well as sources of help for constituents.
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Research Briefing
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill 2023-24
The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill 2023-24 was introduced by Dr Therese Coffey MP on 11 December 2023. Remaining stages of the bill in the House of Commons are due to take place on 17 May 2024.
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Insight
Broadband in flats: The urban digital divide
Residents in urban flats often face poor broadband services. Some in the industry have argued that broadband companies should be given easier access to flats.
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Debate Pack
Debate on biodiversity loss
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9.30am on 15 May on biodiversity loss. The debate will be opened by Caroline Lucas MP.
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Research Briefing
Pet Abduction Bill 2023-24
The Pet Abduction Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 6 December 2023 by Anna Firth MP and would create an offence of taking a pet without lawful authority.
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Debate Pack
Miners and mining communities
A debate on miners and mining communities will take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 9 May 2024
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Constituency casework
Getting better broadband
This article addresses some frequently asked questions about access to full fibre broadband in the UK.
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Insight
A new precedent for climate change in human rights law
The European Court of Human Rights ruled against the Swiss Government, creating a precedent that might encourage future climate litigation.
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Debate Pack
Pylons and upgrades to the national grid
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on pylons and upgrades to the national grid on Thursday 2 May 2024 from 12:30pm until 2:00pm. This debate will be led by Matt Warman MP.
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Research Briefing
Introduction to the domestic energy market
This briefing introduces the domestic energy market in Great Britain, explains how energy bills are calculated, and what the current challenges are.
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Debate Pack
Supply of lithium and other critical minerals
A Westminster Hall debate on the Supply of lithium and other critical minerals has been scheduled for Tuesday 23 April at 2.30pm. The debate will be opened by Steve Double MP.
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Debate Pack
Debate on ratification of the Global Ocean Treaty
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 2pm on 25 April on ratification of the Global Ocean Treaty. The subject for this debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Kevin Foster MP.
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