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    A possible plague? Locust infestations in the southern hemisphere

    Thursday, 09 April, 2020

    • In Focus
    • Africa
    • Agriculture & Farming
    • Environment
  • Research Briefing

    Spring Budget 2020

    Friday, 13 March, 2020

    The Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the first budget since the 2019 election on 11 March 2020. It contained a series of measures to counteract threats from the coronavirus (COVID-19). The Chancellor also announced changes to taxation policy and an increase in public spending.

    • Research Briefing
    • Business
    • Coronavirus
    • Economy
    • Employment
    • Environment
    • Health
    • Science & Technology
    • Transport
    • Welfare & Pensions
  • Research Briefing

    Green Economy: Promoting Resource Efficiency and Zero Carbon Usage

    Thursday, 05 March, 2020

    Is it possible to grow the economy and protect the environment?

    • Research Briefing
    • Agriculture & Farming
    • Business
    • Economy
    • Employment
    • Energy
    • Environment
  • Research Briefing

    Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages

    Tuesday, 03 March, 2020

    This House of Lords Library briefing provides information on the Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill [HL] in advance of its second reading, due to take place in the House of Lords on 13 March 2020.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economy
    • Environment
    • Government
  • Research Briefing

    Fisheries Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages

    Thursday, 06 February, 2020

    This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the second reading of the Fisheries Bill [HL], scheduled to take place on 11 February 2020.

    • Research Briefing
    • Agriculture & Farming
    • Brexit & the EU
    • Devolution
    • Environment
    • International Trade
  • Research Briefing

    Native Trees: Pests and Diseases

    Wednesday, 05 February, 2020

    This House of Lords Library briefing provides information ahead of the House of Lords debate on the threats posed by pests and diseases to native trees in the United Kingdom.

    • Research Briefing
    • Agriculture & Farming
    • Environment
  • Research Briefing

    Net Zero Carbon Emissions Target and Climate Change: Role of Technological and Lifestyle Efforts

    Thursday, 30 January, 2020

    This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the debate on 6 February 2020 on technological and lifestyle efforts to address climate change, and to meet the 2050 net zero carbon emissions target.

    • Research Briefing
    • Agriculture & Farming
    • Energy
    • Environment
  • Research Briefing

    Domestic Premises (Energy Performance) Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages

    Wednesday, 29 January, 2020

    This House of Lords Library Briefing provides background information on the Domestic Premises (Energy Performance) Bill [HL], ahead of its second reading in the House of Lords on 7 February 2020.

    • Research Briefing
    • Energy
    • Environment
    • Housing
  • Research Briefing

    Rural Economy and UK Agriculture: Issues for the New Parliament

    Friday, 24 January, 2020

    This House of Lords Library briefing provides key statistics on the rural economy and a summary of recent developments.

    • Research Briefing
    • Agriculture & Farming
    • Communities
    • Economy
    • Environment
  • Research Briefing

    Defence, Diplomacy, and Development: Building a Safer, Fairer and Cleaner World

    Thursday, 23 January, 2020

    This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the debate due to take place on 30 January 2020 on the motion moved by Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale (Labour) that “this House takes note of the role played by defence, diplomacy and development policy in building a safer, fairer and cleaner world”.

    • Research Briefing
    • Defence
    • Economy
    • Environment
    • Family & Civil Law
    • Institutions
    • International Law
    • International Trade
    • Justice
  • Research Briefing

    Soil Erosion: A Global Challenge

    Tuesday, 21 January, 2020

    This House of Lords Library Briefing explores the global challenge of soil erosion and its consequences.

    • Research Briefing
    • Environment
  • Research Briefing

    Gene Editing: Recent Developments and Scientific Status

    Friday, 17 January, 2020

    This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared ahead of a debate due to take place on 30 January 2020 on the motion moved by Baroness Bakewell (Labour) “that this House takes note of recent developments in the field of gene editing and its status in scientific research around the world”.

    • Research Briefing
    • Agriculture & Farming
    • Brexit & the EU
    • Environment
    • Health
    • Science & Technology
  • Research Briefing

    EU Committee Reports: EU Fisheries Landing Obligation

    Wednesday, 15 January, 2020

    This House of Lords Library Briefing contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming debate on the EU Committee Reports on the EU Fisheries Landing Obligation.

    • Research Briefing
    • Agriculture & Farming
    • Environment
  • Research Briefing

    Bank of England: History, Role and Current Policy Debates

    Monday, 06 January, 2020

    This House of Lords Library Briefing provides information on the Bank of England. It covers the Bank’s history, its role today and current policy debates around its activities.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economy
    • Environment
    • Government
  • Research Briefing

    Queen’s Speech: Debate in the House of Lords Day 1

    Friday, 03 January, 2020

    This House of Lords Library Briefing has been published ahead of day 1 of the Lords debate on the December 2019 Queen's Speech, covering the following subjects: foreign affairs, defence, international development, trade, climate change and the environment.

    • Research Briefing
    • Agriculture & Farming
    • Brexit & the EU
    • Defence
    • Economy
    • Environment
    • Government
    • Institutions
    • International Law
    • International Trade

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