Research Briefing
Company audits: issues and proposed reforms
This briefing explains how audit works, the issues the industry are facing and the government's planned reforms.
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Research Briefing
Water supply in Kent
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall on 10 June 2026 to consider water supply in Kent. The debate will be opened by Sojan Joseph MP.
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Research Briefing
Civil law: debt enforcement
This briefing paper provides an overview of the different types of civil law debt enforcement methods available to a judgment creditor in England and Wales.
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Research Briefing
Financial advice
Among G7 countries, Britain has the lowest share of household financial assets in stocks and shares. New legislation has been implemented to change this.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Water Meters
Information about water meters in England, including how these may be used to charge household customers for water based on their consumption.
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Research Briefing
British Steel and government special measures
The government is directing British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant operations. What are the next steps and how much does it cost to the public purse?
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Research Briefing
How can people prove their identity?
This briefing addresses some frequently asked questions from constituents about the types of recognised UK identity documents people may apply for and the contexts in which proof of identity or age is required.
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Research Briefing
What costs make up an electricity bill?
Household electricity bills are made up of wholesale, network, policy and supplier costs. What are they, and how they are changing?
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Research Briefing
Economic update: How resilient are current supply chains?
Economic effects of the US/Israeli conflict with Iran are emerging for UK consumers and businesses. However, flexible supply chains may cushion price pressures.
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Research Briefing
VAT Registration
Businesses are required to register for VAT if their turnover of taxable goods and/or services is above a given threshold. This note discusses how the registration threshold has been set in recent years and the debate there has been about whether the threshold is too high or too low.
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Research Briefing
US trade tariffs
The US has imposed tariffs on most UK goods imported into the US. Why has the Trump administration done so, and how will the UK-US deal mitigate that?
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Research Briefing
Hidden credit liabilities and the role of the Financial Conduct Authority
Allegations that banks put hidden credit lines in business loans, leading to business failures, will be debated in Westminster Hall on 14 April 2026.
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Research Briefing
Nature based solutions for climate change
Nature-based solutions are actions to protect, conserve and restore the natural world while simultaneously benefitting and society. This paper examines how nature based solutions harness nature to address issues such as climate change, and how they can also contribute to improvements in health and wellbeing, development, and infrastructure.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Problems with parcel deliveries
It is often a retailer’s responsibility to ensure that parcels are delivered safely. Find out more about consumers’ rights in relation to parcel deliveries.
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Research Briefing
Sewage discharges
This briefing sets out information on sewage discharges. It focuses on England. It covers what sewage discharges are, why these happen, legislation and targets, and an overview of progress.
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