Research Briefing
Levelling-Up and Regeneration Bill 2022/23: Progress of the Bill
A briefing on the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Bill 2022-23 following its completion of Committee Stage in the House of Commons.
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Debate Pack
Public ownership of energy companies
On Monday 31 October 2022 there will be a Westminster Hall debate on e-petition 608056 relating to the public ownership of energy companies. The debate will be opened by Martyn Day MP on behalf of the Petitions Committee.
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Research Briefing
The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill
This briefing explains the background and main provisions of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill 2022-23.
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Research Briefing
UK Fisheries Statistics
Key statistics and trends in the UK fishing industry, including economic output, landings, employment, fleet size, and trade.
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Debate Pack
Energy costs in Wales
A Westminster Hall debate on Energy costs in Wales is scheduled for Tuesday 11 October 2022, from 4.30 - 6pm. The debate will be led by Anna McMorrin MP.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Support for businesses
An overview of initiatives to support businesses through the coronavirus pandemic.
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Research Briefing
Gigabit-broadband: Funding for rural and hard to reach areas
A briefing paper on the UK Government's current and past funding programmes for gigabit-broadband roll-out, including Project Gigabit. These funding programmes are mainly aimed at rural areas that are not met by commercial investment.
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Research Briefing
Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill 2022-23
A briefing on the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill 2022-23
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Research Briefing
Hospitality industry and Covid-19
This paper provides information on the hospitality industry in the UK, the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and sources of support for the sector.
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Research Briefing
The Universal Service Obligation (USO) for Broadband
This Commons Library Briefing provides information about the Universal Service Obligation (USO) for broadband.
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Research Briefing
Planning for the Future: planning policy changes in England in 2020 and future reforms
The white paper Planning for the Future's proposals in 2020 for "once in a generation" reform of England's planning system proved controversial. This briefing examines those proposals and the other planning changes made during the Covid-19 pandemic - including changes to the standard method for calculating housing need - and the most recent proposals in the Levelling Up white paper.
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Research Briefing
Town centre regeneration
The future of town centres and high streets has long been a matter of concern, with the most recent debate in the House of Commons in December 2020. This briefing highlights some of the key trends and discussions.
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Research Briefing
Covid-19 status certification
Covid-19 status certification (also referred to as a "vaccine passport") has been proposed as a means of reducing the risk of transmitting the Covid-19 virus in a number of settings. This briefing explores the Government's policy on certification. It also provides discussion on the scientific evidence and other issues associated with the use of certification.
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Debate Pack
Energy intensive industries
A Westminster Hall debate on energy intensive industries is due to take place on Wednesday 24 November 2021 at 9.30am. The debate will be led by Jack Brereton MP.
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Research Briefing
Telecommunications (Security) Bill 2019-21, 2021-22
Following its passage through the House of Lords, this briefing analyses the progress of the Telecommunications (Security) Bill up until this point. It provides a summary of what happened during both Commons and Lords stages and how the Bill has changed. It is prepared in advance of consideration of Lords amendments to the Bill in the House of Commons, scheduled for Monday 8 November 2021.
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