Research Briefing
The Overseas Territories and Russia sanctions
The UK applies sanctions against Russia. How do they apply in the Overseas Territories?
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Research Briefing
Advertising of HFSS food and drink to children
To tackle obesity levels, the government said it would legislate to restrict advertising of HFSS foods to children. This briefing summarises current regulation.
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Research Briefing
Advertising to children
The impact of advertising on children has focused on ads for vapes, HFSS foods and use of sexualised imagery. This briefing provides an overview of the issues.
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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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Economic Updates,Research Briefing
Economic update: Slower growth for the rest of 2025
Despite the weakening of the labour market and forecasted slower economic growth, some measures show business and consumer confidence increasing.
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Debate Pack
Regulatory powers over billing of energy supply to businesses
A debate has been scheduled for 1 July on regulatory powers over billing of energy supply to businesses. The subject has been chosen by the Back Bench Business Committee and the debate will be opened by Sarah Edwards MP.
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Debate Pack
Debate on e-petition relating to fossil fuel advertising and sponsorship
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 7 July on an e-petition relating to fossil fuel companies and advertising. The debate will be opened by Jacob Collier MP.
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Insight
Economic update: Slower growth for the rest of 2025
Despite the weakening of the labour market and forecasted slower economic growth, some measures show business and consumer confidence increasing.
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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
Infrastructure in the UK
This note examines the current state of infrastructure in the UK, recent Government policies and levels of investment.
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Debate Pack
Use of e-scooters
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on use of e-scooters on Wednesday 2 July at 9:30am. The debate will be led by David Burton-Sampson.
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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
Regulation of advertising in the UK
This briefing considers the regulation of advertising in the UK and provides an overview of the functions and remit of the ASA.
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Debate Pack
Estimates Day Debate: Spending of the Department for Transport
On 25 June 2025 there will be an Estimates day debate on the spending of the Department for Transport
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Debate Pack
Estimates Day debate: Spending of the Ministry of Defence
On Wednesday 25 June 2025 there will be an Estimates Day debate on the spending of the Ministry of Defence, in so far as it relates to the remit of the National Armaments Director.
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