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200 Years of the House of Lords Library
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Forced labour in UK supply chains: Joint Committee on Human Rights report
In July 2025, the Joint Committee on Human Rights published a report contending that goods which are produced or part-produced with forced labour are being sold to consumers in the UK. It also argued that the UK had fallen behind comparable countries in its approach to tackling forced labour. The committee called for new legislation to address the issue. The government responded that it was “actively exploring options to strengthen protections”.
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International energy markets explained
While energy demand has grown at a steady rate for most of the past decade overall, the global energy market has been affected by several shocks including the Covid-19 pandemic and conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. This briefing looks at global energy consumption and the issues which affect energy prices around the world.
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House of Lords data dashboard: Peerage creations
This page provides interactive data on the creation of life peerages in the House of Lords.
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