Safety on public transport
There have been reports of increasing incidents on public transport threatening the safety of both passengers and staff.
Regulation of e-scooters and e-bikes
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 21 October on regulation of e-scooters and e-bikes. The debate will be opened by Helen Maguire MP.
Heathrow airport expansion proposals
On 18 June 2026 the Department for Transport (DfT) published the draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement (HENPS), which provides a framework for how expansion might be implemented.
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Research Briefing
Highways (Financing) Bill 2026-27
The Highways (Financing) Bill would create a new option for private sector firms to fund the construction of large road projects and allow tolls to be charged on them.
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Research Briefing
Petrol and diesel prices
Petrol and diesel prices hit record highs in July 2022. They had fallen back substantially, but have spiked since the start of the Middle East conflict.
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Research Briefing
E-petition debate: Requirement to report collisions with cats
On 26 October 2026 there will be a Westminster Hall debate on e-petition 750612 relating to placing a requirement on drivers to report collisions with cats.
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Research Briefing
Future of the UK coach industry
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the future of the UK coach industry on 13 October 2026. This will be opened by Alex Mayer MP (Lab, Secretary of the Bus and Coach APPG).
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Research Briefing
Vehicle Excise Duty (VED)
This briefing paper explains the policies of successive governments towards the designing of vehicle excise duty (VED). It gives information as to the exemptions and how the Government enforces its collection. It also describes the most recent changes to VED
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Research Briefing
Electric vehicle excise duty (eVED)
The government is planning to introduce electric vehicle excise duty in April 2028, with legislation to be included in the upcoming Finance Bill.
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Research Briefing
Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] 2026-27
The Civil Aviation Bill is going through Parliament. It gives more powers to the Civil Aviation Authority and modernises the UK's aviation regulatory framework
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Research Briefing
What is a ‘whole of society’ approach to defence and security?
What is the government doing to prepare the UK for crisis or conflict?
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Research Briefing
Home defence: A new ‘Home Guard’?
The 2025 Strategic Defence Review recommended the government explore options to create a new Reserve-style force to protect critical national infrastructure.
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Research Briefing
Mileage Allowance Payments
The government has announced an increase in Approved Mileage Allowance Payments (AMAPs) in May 2026, effective 6 April 2026. This is the first increase in such rates since 2011.
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Research Briefing
Eurostar and potential competitors
Four potential competitors to Eurostar have aspirations to operate international rail services between Great Britain and Europe through the Channel Tunnel
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Research Briefing
Railways: safety
On 13 August a passenger train derailed near Lewes, and on 19 June two passenger trains collided near Bedford. This briefing provides an overview of safety on the railway in Great Britain.
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