Research Briefing
Clean power targets
By 2030, the government aims to meet Britain’s electricity demand with energy from clean sources. 64% of British electricity currently comes from clean sources.
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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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Debate Pack
Debate on AI safety
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 2.30pm on 10 December on AI safety. The debate will be opened by Iqbal Mohamed MP.
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Debate Pack
Debate on consumer-led flexibility for a just transition
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9.30am on 9 December on consumer-led flexibility for a just transition. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Claire Young MP.
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Research Briefing
The impact of foreign interference on security, trade and democracy
A debate on the impact of foreign interference on security, trade and democracy is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 11 December 2025. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by James MacCleary MP
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Debate Pack
Debate on water scarcity
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 2.30pm on 9 December on water scarcity. The debate will be opened by John Milne MP.
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Research Briefing
Mineworkers’ pensions
Covers the arrangements made for mineworkers' pensions (MPS) and British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (BCSSS) following privatisation of British Coal in 1994.
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Research Briefing
What was agreed at COP30?
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) was held from 10 to 21 November 2025 in Belém, Brazil. This briefing covers new developments from the conference and their reception.
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Debate Pack
Impact of land use change on food security
A debate pack produced for the Westminster Hall debate "Impact of land use change on food security", scheduled for 18th November 2025.
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