Research Briefing
In the latter half of 2020 the largely cordial relationship between the UK and China has deteriorated sharply. This has happened after over two decades when, regardless of the political complexion of successive UK governments, the trend was towards closer engagement and cooperation. This briefing looks at why and how this has happened.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing looks at the funding received by the UK from EU institutions and considers the implications of Brexit on the EU as a source of funding for regional development, agriculture support, research and innovation and other areas.
Research Briefing
The Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies (Environmentally Sustainable Investment) Bill 2019-20 was introduced by Anna McMorrin MP following the Private Members' Bills Ballot on 9 January 2020. First reading took place on 5 February 2020 and the Bill's second reading is due on 11 September 2020.
Research Briefing
This paper provides an update on the UK-EU future relationship negotiations following intensified negotiations in June and July 2020. It explores the prospects for an agreement in time for the end of the post-Brexit transition period on 31 December
Insight
This Insight will examine the how the issue of air quality is tied up with Brexit negotiations and the coronavirus pandemic.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper provides historical background information on the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme.
Debate Pack
There will be an Estimates Day debate in the House of Commons on Tuesday 7 July 2020.
Insight
Climate Change Explainers is a series of Insights by the Commons Library about climate change.
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An overview of the basic concepts underlying greenhouse gas emissions, global warming and climate change, with references to further information and underlying research.
Insight
A short introduction to the history of climate change as an intergovernmental political issue, touching on key international treaties and agreements reached along the way.
Insight
This Insight explains the role of MPs in driving and scrutinising policy change, including how the landmark Climate Change Act 2008 came into force.
Insight
This Insight examines changes in public attitudes towards climate change and whether climate change activism is also changing.
Insight
This Insight gives an overview of the EU’s approach to climate change, including its global commitments, major policies and possible future direction. It also notes the status of the UK-EU future relationship negotiations in these areas.
Insight
In the UK, health has been identified as one of the six priority areas in need of climate change adaptation policies, but also one of the sectors with “no plans” for long-term climate change. This Insight provides a short introduction to UK adaptation policy, with a spotlight on health.
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This Insight describes the progress made in decarbonising the electricity sector and explores the shifting focus to mitigation in other sectors, where progress has been more limited.
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