Building regulations and safety
This briefing discusses building regulations and standards for building safety as well as the government's response to the Grenfell Tower fire.
United Arab Emirates (UAE): Introductory country profile
This briefing provides an introduction to UAE politics, human rights, trade, and international relations. It also signposts further reading.
VAT on solar panels and other energy-saving materials
This briefing explains the current VAT treatment on the installation of energy-saving materials in the UK, analyses recent changes, and outlines recent developments.
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Research Briefing
Domestic energy prices
Household energy bills increased by 54% in April 2022. The Energy Price Guarantee limited price increases to 27% in October 2022. Lower wholesale prices will lead to a fall in bills from July 2023.
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Debate Pack
East West Rail, Bedford to Cambridge
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for Tuesday 13 June on the East-West Rail, Bedford to Cambridge route. The debate will be opened by Richard Fuller MP.
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Research Briefing
Recall elections
Recall allows voters to remove an elected representative between elections by signing a petition. This briefing explains how UK recall petitions work.
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Debate Pack
Work of the Council of Europe
A general debate on the work of the Council of Europe is scheduled for Thursday 8 June in the House of Commons chamber. This debate, selected by the Backbench Business Committee, will be led by John Howell MP.
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Research Briefing
Parking policy in England
This briefing paper summarises parking policy in England: parking on private land; civil parking enforcement on public highways; and parking on private roads.
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Research Briefing
Qatar: Country profile
This briefing provides an introduction to Qatari politics, human rights, trade, and international relations. It also signposts further reading.
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Debate Pack
Improving children’s access to books
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for Tuesday 6 June on Improving children's access to books. The debate will be opened by Alexander Stafford MP.
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Research Briefing
Expedited legislation: Public bills receiving their Second and Third Readings on the same day in the House of Commons
Fast-tracked bills in the House of Commons
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Research Briefing
Service industries: Key Economic Indicators
Service industries: Data for the sector that incorporates the retail sector, the financial sector, the public sector, business administration and cultural activities.
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Research Briefing
Finance (No.2) Bill 2022-23
The Finance Bill was published on 23 March 2023. This page looks at how the Bill relates to the Budget, with briefings relating to the main clauses debated by the Commons on 18-19 April 2023.
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Debate Pack
Pupil roll numbers and school closures in London
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for Wednesday 7 June on pupil roll numbers and school closures in London. The debate will be opened by Florence Eshalomi MP.
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Debate Pack
Debate on World Ocean Day
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for Thursday 8 June on World Ocean Day. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Sally-Ann Hart MP.
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