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Research Briefing
Spring Budget 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.
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Research Briefing
Green Economy: Promoting Resource Efficiency and Zero Carbon Usage
Is it possible to grow the economy and protect the environment?
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Research Briefing
Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages
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.
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Research Briefing
Fisheries Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages
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.
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Research Briefing
Native Trees: Pests and Diseases
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.
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Research Briefing
Net Zero Carbon Emissions Target and Climate Change: Role of Technological and Lifestyle Efforts
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.
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Research Briefing
Domestic Premises (Energy Performance) Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages
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.
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Research Briefing
Rural Economy and UK Agriculture: Issues for the New Parliament
This House of Lords Library briefing provides key statistics on the rural economy and a summary of recent developments.
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Research Briefing
Defence, Diplomacy, and Development: Building a Safer, Fairer and Cleaner World
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”.
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Research Briefing
Soil Erosion: A Global Challenge
This House of Lords Library Briefing explores the global challenge of soil erosion and its consequences.
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Research Briefing
Gene Editing: Recent Developments and Scientific Status
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”.
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Research Briefing
EU Committee Reports: EU Fisheries Landing Obligation
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.
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Research Briefing
Bank of England: History, Role and Current Policy Debates
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.
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Research Briefing
Queen’s Speech January 2020: Debate in the House of Lords Day 1
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.
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