Research Briefing
Water safety and prevention of drowning
This briefing focuses on water safety and action to reduce accidental drowning. There is a Westminster Hall debate on water safety on 9 June 2026, led by Darren Paffey MP.
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Research Briefing
Building broadband and mobile infrastructure
This briefing paper explains the rules for building telecommunications infrastructure such as 5G mobile masts, including planning rules and the Electronic Communications Code.
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Research Briefing
What are carbon budgets?
Carbon budgets are five-year carbon emissions limits set by the UK Government. The UK is aiming for ‘net zero’ carbon emissions by 2050.
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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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Insight
What are carbon budgets?
Carbon budgets are five-year carbon emissions limits set by the UK Government. The UK is aiming for ‘net zero’ carbon emissions by 2050.
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Research Briefing
Heatwaves in the UK
Heatwaves, three consecutive days above a certain temperature, are becoming more common. They can disrupt infrastructure and ecosystems and harm people’s health.
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Insight
Heatwaves in the UK
Heatwaves, three consecutive days above a certain temperature, are becoming more common. They can disrupt infrastructure and ecosystems and harm people’s health.
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Research Briefing
Data centres: planning policy, sustainability, and resilience
This briefing provides an overview of data centres, including their economic impact, energy consumption, and water consumption. It describes UK Government policy in these areas, as well as cyber resilience and planning policy.
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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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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Who is responsible for managing flood risk? (England)
Information about the responsibilities of property owners, the Environment Agency and local authorities for managing flood risk in England.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Financial support following a flood (England)
Information about the financial support which may be available following a flood in England, and how to access this.
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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
TV licence fee statistics
This briefing provides statistics on the TV licence fee and general television viewing trends.
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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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Debate Pack
Debate on water quality in Kent
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall on 29 April 2026 to consider water quality in Kent. The debate will be opened by Tony Vaughan MP.
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