Research Briefing
Industrial strategy in the UK
The UK’s approach to industrial strategy has varied over time. The latest industrial strategy was set out in June 2025.
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Research Briefing
Water Bill 2024-25
The Water Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 16 October 2024, and its second reading took place on 28 March 2025. The second reading debate was adjourned, and is scheduled to continue on 4 July 2025, if there is time in the sitting. The Library briefing provides an overview of the bill and background information.
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Debate Pack
Government support for the hospitality sector
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on Government support for the hospitality sector on Tuesday 1 July at 2:30pm. The debate will be led by Mike Wood MP.
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Research Briefing
The Pubs Code
The Pubs Code gives tied pub tenants, who are required to buy products from their landlord, the right to leave this product tie and choose what products they stock themselves.
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Research Briefing
Electric vehicles and infrastructure
The UK's electric vehicle transition could help meet climate goals, and cut drivers’ running costs. Challenges include upfront prices and charging infrastructure.
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Research Briefing
Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-25: Progress of the bill
Report stage of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-25 will take place in the House of Commons on 9 and 10 June 2025.
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Debate Pack
Government support for employment in the automotive manufacturing sector
On Wednesday 7 May 2025 at 9:30am, there will be a Westminster Hall debate on government support for employment in the automotive manufacturing industry. The debate is sponsored by Rebecca Paul MP.
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Debate Pack
Debate on transitional support for North Sea oil and gas workers
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9.30am on 23 April on transitional support for North Sea oil and gas workers. The debate will be opened by Kirsty Blackman MP.
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Research Briefing
UK steel industry: statistics and policy
The UK steel industry: a statistical summary of the UK and international industry; analysis of current prospects and challenges; summary of government policy.
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Debate Pack
Debate on government support for Thames Water
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 3pm on 3 April on government support for Thames Water. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Luke Taylor MP.
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Debate Pack
Role of shipyards in economic growth
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the role of shipyards in economic growth on Tuesday 18 March at 2:30pm
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Debate Pack
Debate on the role of water companies in new housing development planning
A Westminster Hall debate on the role of water companies in new housing development planning has been scheduled for 2.30pm on 12 March. The debate will be opened by Helen Morgan MP.
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Debate Pack
Estimates Day debate: Spending of the Department for Business and Trade
On Wednesday 5 March 2025, the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending and priorities of the Department for Business and Trade.
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Debate Pack
The cultural heritage of market towns
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the cultural heritage of market towns on 4 March 2025. The debate will be opened by Mr Bayo Alaba MP.
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Debate Pack
Government policy on high street rental auctions
A debate has been scheduled in the Westminster Hall on 26 February on government policy on high street rental auctions. This debate pack provides background and related press and parliamentary material.
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