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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Debate Pack
Debate on a petition to introduce licensing and regulation for dog and cat rescues
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 6pm on 26 January on a petition calling for licensing and regulation of dog and cat rescues. The debate will be opened by Irene Campbell MP.
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Debate Pack
Debate on government support for the fishing industry
A debate has been scheduled in the Commons Chamber on 22 January on government support for the fishing industry. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Alistair Carmichael MP.
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Debate Pack
The impact of import standards on the agricultural sector
A General Debate on the impact of import standards on the agricultural sector is scheduled for Thursday 22 January 2026. This Backbench Business Committee debate in the House of Commons chamber will be led by Sam Carling MP.
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Research Briefing
Economic regulation of the water industry
The water industry is privatised, with regional monopoly companies, in England and Wales. Regulation includes a price review that sets bills for customers.
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Insight
Water reform: “A new vision for water”
The government published its water white paper in January 2026, setting out its plans for the water sector. Find out more about these plans and the next steps.
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Research Briefing
AI content labelling
This Library briefing paper provides an overview of what AI content labelling is, why it is being used and how it works.
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Debate Pack
Debate on the Animal Welfare Strategy for England
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9.30am on 21 January on the Animal Welfare Strategy for England. The debate will be opened by Samantha Niblett MP.
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Debate Pack
The impact of food inflation on the cost of living
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the impact of food inflation on the cost of living at 1:30pm on Thursday 15th January 2026.
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Debate Pack
Debate on the impact of Science and Discovery Centres on national science and technology priorities
A debate in Westminster Hall has been scheduled for 2.30pm on 14 January 2026 on the impact of Science and Discovery Centres on national science and technology priorities. The debate will be opened by Steve Witherden MP.
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Research Briefing
Rural mobile coverage in the UK: Not-spots and partial not-spots
This briefing looks at mobile coverage in the UK with a focus on rural 4G mobile coverage. It covers government targets and policies to tackle partial not-spots and total not-spots, such as the Shared Rural Network.
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Debate Pack
Debate on the cumulative impact of housing development
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 2.30pm on 17 December on the cumulative impact of housing development. The debate will be opened by Damian Hinds MP.
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Debate Pack
Planning policy for quarries
A Westminster Hall debate on Planning policy for quarries has been scheduled for 16 December 2025 from 9:30am until 11:00am. The debate has been initiated by Alberto Costa and Matt Western MPs.
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Research Briefing
Chinese state threat activities in the UK
China has been accused of conducting state-threat activities in the UK such as industrial espionage, cyber-attacks, and spying on politicians. The UK Government has responded by passing new legislation to counter state threats, while still trying to pursue stronger economic relations with China.
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Debate Pack
The future of the oil refining sector
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 3pm on 11 December on the future of the oil refining sector. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Martin Vickers MP.
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