Research Briefing
Controls on domestic wood-burning and solid fuel use in England
The government is consulting on how to reduce emissions from solid fuel fires. These account for a fifth of the UK’s particulate matter emissions.
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Data dashboards,Research Briefing
Constituency information: Water companies
Information about water and sewerage companies by constituency, including an interactive map.
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Research Briefing
UK defence: Renewed interest in the Arctic
How is UK defence responding to increasing geopolitical competition in the Arctic/ High North?
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Research Briefing
Environmental Protections and Biodiversity Trends
There will be a debate in Westminster Hall on 3 March 2026 introduced by Chris Hinchliff MP on environmental protections and biodiversity trends.
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Research Briefing
Help with energy bills
This Library briefing sets out financial and practical help for constituents with their domestic energy bills.
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Debate Pack
Debate on woodland creation
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 2.30 on 11 February on woodland creation. The debate will be opened by Chris Curtis MP.
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Research Briefing
Brain tumours
More than 12,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with a brain tumour each year. Find out about survival rates, diagnosis, treatment and research on brain tumours.
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Debate Pack
Debate on the Independent Water Commission final report
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall on 9 February 2026 on the final report of the Independent Water Commission. The subject for the debate was chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Edward Morello MP.
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Debate Pack
Debate on sustainable drainage systems
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall at 1.50pm on 5 February on sustainable drainage systems. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Martin Wrigley MP.
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Research Briefing
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
This briefing explains what sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) are, as well as government policy and stakeholder views.
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Research Briefing
Research and development funding policy, 2019-2024
This Commons Library briefing provides an overview of the research and development funding landscape in the UK between 2019 and 2024.
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Debate Pack
Debate on the Animals in Science Regulation Unit annual report 2024
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 4.30pm on 3 February on the Animals in Science Regulation Unit annual report 2024. The debate will be opened by Seamus Logan MP.
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Research Briefing
Antimicrobial resistance
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant threat to public health. This briefing provides information on the causes and implications of the development and spread of AMR and UK action to address it.
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Debate Pack
Debate on protecting and restoring river habitats
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 3pm on 29 January on protecting and restoring river habitats. The subject for this debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Lloyd Hatton MP.
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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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