Research Briefing
Energy prices have fallen since summer 2023, but are still well above pre-'energy crisis' levels and there is little prospect of large cuts to bills in the near future.
Research Briefing
This briefing gives a short introduction to the way VAT works, and the significance that EU VAT law has had for setting VAT rates, before discussing the campaign for a lower VAT rate on tourist services, and the introduction of a temporary reduced VAT rate for hospitality, holiday accommodation and attractions which applied from July 2020 to March 2022.
Constituency casework,Research Briefing
This article discusses some of the funding options and sources of advice available to charities and voluntary organisations.
Research Briefing
How is migration measured in the UK, how has migration changed over time, and how does UK migration compare with migration in EU countries?
Research Briefing
Statements made by the Speaker deprecating the making of key policy announcements before they are made in the House of Commons.
Research Briefing
This briefing provides an overview of data centres, including their economic impact, energy consumption, and water consumption. It describes UK Government policy in these areas, as well as cyber resilience and planning policy.
Research Briefing
An e-petition relating to the collection and publication of child sexual offender data (e-petition 730605) is being debated in Westminster Hall on 1 June 2026. The debate will be opened by Jamie Stone MP.
Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Information about water meters in England, including how these may be used to charge household customers for water based on their consumption.
Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Information about the responsibilities of property owners, the Environment Agency and local authorities for managing flood risk in England.
Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Information about the financial support which may be available following a flood in England, and how to access this.
Constituency casework,Research Briefing
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.
Research Briefing
This note provides details of the Code of Recommended Practice on local authority data transparency; the Code of Recommended Practice on Local Authority Publicity; filming and social media use in council meetings; and pay policy statements.
Research Briefing
This note provides an introduction to overview and scrutiny committees in local authorities, their development and the relevant legislative provisions. It also notes specific powers available to local councils to scrutinise other bodies. The note principally covers England, with some reference to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Research Briefing
A briefing on Section 30 Orders, secondary legislation made under the Scotland Act 1998 to increase or restrict – temporarily or permanently – the Scottish Parliament’s legislative authority.
Research Briefing
Retail is a large component of the UK’s services industry. Find the latest data on sales of food and non-food goods as well as online sales.
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