Research Briefing
The primary aim of the Crown Estate Bill (Bill 176 of 2024–25) is to remove limitations on the Crown Estate’s borrowing powers and the types of assets if can invest in. It originated in the Lords, where it was amended. The bill will have its remaining stages in the House of Commons on 24 February.
Research Briefing
The Climate and Nature Bill 2024-25 was introduced in the House of Commons on 16 October 2024, and its second reading took place on 24 January 2025. This Library briefing provides an overview of the bill and background information.
Research Briefing
On 28 to 30 January 2025, the EU and the UK will take part in an arbitration hearing in The Hague in a dispute over the UK ban on sandeel fishing in its waters.
Insight
On 28 to 30 January 2025, the EU and the UK will take part in an arbitration hearing in The Hague in a dispute over the UK ban on sandeel fishing in its waters.
Debate Pack
MPs will debate the fishing industry in Westminster Hall on the 28 November 2024.
Debate Pack
A debate on the future of fishing after 2026 introduced by Robert Lowe MP is due to take place on 5 November 2024 in Westminster Hall.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate is scheduled for 9 October on government support for the RSPCA. The debate will be opened by Ruth Jones MP.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate is scheduled for 2.30 pm on Wednesday 4 September on the future of sheep farming. The debate will be opened by Joe Morris MP.
Priority areas of air quality, biodiversity, resources and waste, and water have targets to improve the environment. However, many are considered “off-track”.
Research Briefing
UK progress towards many of its biodiversity targets has been slow, with reducing pollution and restoring degraded ecosystems proving especially difficult.
Insight
UK progress towards many of its biodiversity targets has been slow, with reducing pollution and restoring degraded ecosystems proving especially difficult.
Research Briefing
The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill 2023-24 was introduced by Dr Therese Coffey MP on 11 December 2023. Remaining stages of the bill in the House of Commons are due to take place on 17 May 2024.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9.30am on 15 May on biodiversity loss. The debate will be opened by Caroline Lucas MP.
Research Briefing
The Pet Abduction Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 6 December 2023 by Anna Firth MP and would create an offence of taking a pet without lawful authority.
Research Briefing
The Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill 2023-24 is a Private Member’s Ballot Bill introduced by John Spellar (Lab), who came seventh in the Ballot. Second Reading in the Commons will take place on 22 March 2024
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