Research Briefing
On 26 August 2022, the Government published its storm overflows discharge reduction plan as a legal commitment under the Environment Act 2021. This briefing paper provides background information and statistics on storm overflows, outlines the main elements in the plan and provides answers to some frequently asked questions on the subject.
Insight
How could the Chancellor’s fiscal statement, or “mini-Budget”, affect rising inflation?
Research Briefing
Benefit claimants are experiencing a reduction in the real value of their payments at a time when rising inflation is hitting low-income households the hardest.
Insight
Benefit claimants are experiencing a reduction in the real value of their payments at a time when rising inflation is hitting low-income households the hardest.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the Government's regulatory approach to crypto-assets and currencies is scheduled for Wednesday 7 September 2022 at 9.30am. The Member leading the debate is Martin Docherty-Hughes MP.
Research Briefing
This briefing provides background on energy bills and the price cap, further information on recent reforms to the cap methodology, and proposals for different approaches to price regulation.
Research Briefing
This paper considers homeowners’ means of redress when faced with defects in newly built housing. It summarises the Government and industry response.
Insight
Rail Fares will rise in 2023, but not by July’s Retail Price Index of 12.3%
Research Briefing
What’s the significance of the UK’s departure from the EU for the UK’s 14 Overseas Territories, in relation to trade, funding, defence, and sovereignty?
Research Briefing
This briefing provides an overview of the statutory discharge from bankruptcy process. It considers the effect of discharge, the circumstances which may cause automatic discharge to be suspended by the court, and when a Bankruptcy Restrictions Order may be imposed.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper considers bankruptcy and the treatment of an inheritance.
Research Briefing
To meet demand for Covid-19 vaccines, some countries have argued for a waiver on intellectual property rights for vaccines. This paper sets out the debate.
Debate Pack
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall at 6.00pm on Monday 11 July 2022 on e-petition 597171, relating to the hunting of dolphins and whales in the Faroe Islands. The subject for the debate has been nominated by the Petitions Committee, and the debate will be opened by John Nicholson MP.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper provides a outline of bankruptcy procedures in England and Wales. It also considers a call for evidence on the personal insolvency framework launched by the Insolvency Service in July 2022.
Debate Pack
A Backbench Business Committee debate on a motion on economic crime enforcement resourcing is scheduled for Thursday 7 July 2022 in the House of Commons Chamber
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