Rising cost of living in the UK
This briefing covers rising prices including food and energy inflation, Government support, and how the cost of living affects households.
Imports of fossil fuels from Russia
The UK imported no coal or gas from Russia in November2022. The total value of UK fossil fuel imports from Russia has fallen since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. It was £2.98 billion in the year to November 2022.
The value of student maintenance support
How have student maintenance support levels changed over time? What support are students eligible for this and next academic year, is it enough and how much are their parents meant to contribute?
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Research Briefing
Domestic energy prices
Household energy bills increased by 54% in April 2022 and were due to increase by a further 80% in October. The new Energy Price Guarantee limited the October increase to 27%, with a further increase of 20% in April 2023.
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Research Briefing
Higher education student numbers
Headline student numbers have increased to new records following a short dip after the 2012 reforms. There are however ongoing concerns about numbers of part-time undergraduates EU students and some disadvantaged groups.
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Debate Pack
Self-Disconnection of pre-payment meters
A debate is scheduled in the Commons Chamber for Thursday 15 December on self-disconnection of pre-payment meters. The subject has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Anne McLaughlin MP.
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Debate Pack
Government support for marine renewables
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall for 9.30am on Wednesday 7 December on government support for marine renewables. The debate will be opened by Alistair Carmichael MP.
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Debate Pack
Sustainability of burning trees for energy generation in the UK
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for Tuesday 6 December at 9.30am on the sustainability of burning trees for energy generation in the UK. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Selaine Saxby MP.
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Research Briefing
Student loan statistics
Average loan debt and the overall scale of loans have increased over time as the Government has shifted funding for maintenance and teaching to loans. This has led to concerns about the burden of debt, high interest rates and the cost of loans to the taxpayer.
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Debate Pack
Future of the UK’s canals and waterways
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the ‘Future of the UK's canals and waterways' on 22 November 2022 9.30-11am. The debate will be led by Michael Fabricant MP.
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Debate Pack
International Men’s Day 2022
There will be a debate on International Men’s Day on Thursday 17 November. The debate will be led by Nick Fletcher MP (Conservative).
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Research Briefing
Oil Prices
Oil prices jumped after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and continued to rise through early March. Prices reached $127 a barrel on 8 March. The latest price is $98 a barrel. The price in Sterling set a new record in mid-June of £103 a barrel.
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Research Briefing
Technical education in England: T Levels
This briefing provides an overview of reforms to the technical education system in England through the introduction of new T Level qualifications.
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Research Briefing
Petrol and diesel prices
Prices of petrol and diesel increased rapidly after Russia invaded Ukraine and set many new record levels between March and July 2022. In late October 2022 the UK had the 8th highest petrol and 5th highest diesel prices in the EU+UK.
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Research Briefing
Student support for undergraduates across the UK
This briefing outlines the student finance available to undergraduate higher education students in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. It also covers recent policy debates about the student support system in each nation.
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