This briefing sets out the challenges for future water resources in England. It covers future water resource forecasts, policy and legislation, and planned actions to address the water supply deficit.

This briefing sets out the challenges for future water resources in England. It covers future water resource forecasts, policy and legislation, and planned actions to address the water supply deficit.

Amid multiple heatwaves this summer, is the UK is prepared for extreme heat? This briefing provides an overview of the risk posed by heatwaves, government policy, progress and stakeholder comment.

Amid multiple heatwaves this summer, is the UK is prepared for extreme heat? This briefing provides an overview of the risk posed by heatwaves, government policy, progress and stakeholder comment.

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to their press release Cheaper travel for millions with a third off fares, published on 22 July, whether any conversations have been held with representatives of nations which were to receive funding through international climate finance where the funding is now being converted into loans; and...

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to their press release Cheaper travel for millions with a third off fares, published on 22 July, whether any conversations have been held with representatives of nations which were to receive funding through international climate finance where the funding is now being converted into loans; and...

To ask His Majesty's Government which projects from the International Climate Finance fund will now receive a loan rather than a grant; and if the loans are not in the recipient country’s own currency, whether they will absorb the currency exchange rate risk for those loans.

To ask His Majesty's Government which projects from the International Climate Finance fund will now receive a loan rather than a grant; and if the loans are not in the recipient country’s own currency, whether they will absorb the currency exchange rate risk for those loans.

To ask His Majesty's Government whether funding for the Vanuatu community-based climate resilience project will be provided in the form of loans rather than grants; and, if so, what the terms of the loans will be.

To ask His Majesty's Government whether funding for the Vanuatu community-based climate resilience project will be provided in the form of loans rather than grants; and, if so, what the terms of the loans will be.

This briefing paper answers Frequently Asked Questions about roads and vehicles.

This briefing paper answers Frequently Asked Questions about roads and vehicles.

To ask His Majesty's Government further to their press release Cheaper travel for millions with a third off fares, published on 22 July, to which specific international climate finance projects has the United Kingdom’s contribution been converted to loans.

To ask His Majesty's Government further to their press release Cheaper travel for millions with a third off fares, published on 22 July, to which specific international climate finance projects has the United Kingdom’s contribution been converted to loans.

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to their press release Cheaper travel for millions with a third off fares, published on 22 July, whether climate finance grants are being converted into loans to pay for this announcement; and, if so, which grants are being so converted.

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to their press release Cheaper travel for millions with a third off fares, published on 22 July, whether climate finance grants are being converted into loans to pay for this announcement; and, if so, which grants are being so converted.

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to their press release Cheaper travel for millions with a third off fares, published on 22 July, what assessment they have made of their ability to claw back funding from the international climate finance projects for which the United Kingdom’s contribution will now take the...

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to their press release Cheaper travel for millions with a third off fares, published on 22 July, what assessment they have made of their ability to claw back funding from the international climate finance projects for which the United Kingdom’s contribution will now take the...

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the press release of 22 July, Cheaper travel for millions with a third off fares, what the terms will be of the loans the United Kingdom will give to international climate finance projects, and which projects these will include.

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the press release of 22 July, Cheaper travel for millions with a third off fares, what the terms will be of the loans the United Kingdom will give to international climate finance projects, and which projects these will include.

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the press release of 22 July, Cheaper travel for millions with a third off fares, what the repayment schedules for the United Kingdom’s loans to international climate finance projects will be; and which projects these will include.

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the press release of 22 July, Cheaper travel for millions with a third off fares, what the repayment schedules for the United Kingdom’s loans to international climate finance projects will be; and which projects these will include.

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the press release of 22 July, Cheaper travel for millions with a third off fares, what the interest rates of the loans the United Kingdom will make to international climate finance projects will be; and which projects these will include.

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the press release of 22 July, Cheaper travel for millions with a third off fares, what the interest rates of the loans the United Kingdom will make to international climate finance projects will be; and which projects these will include.

To ask His Majesty's Government whether any International Climate Finance funding delivered through UK Export Finance will be affected by the announcement by the Prime Minister's Office of 22 July, Cheaper travel for millions with a third off fares; and, if so, which projects are affected, and what the terms of...

To ask His Majesty's Government whether any International Climate Finance funding delivered through UK Export Finance will be affected by the announcement by the Prime Minister's Office of 22 July, Cheaper travel for millions with a third off fares; and, if so, which projects are affected, and what the terms of...

To ask His Majesty's Government which International Climate Finance programmes or projects' funding are expected to change from grant finance to loan finance; and what is the value of each change.

To ask His Majesty's Government which International Climate Finance programmes or projects' funding are expected to change from grant finance to loan finance; and what is the value of each change.

To ask His Majesty's Government whether any International Climate Finance projects in Indonesia will receive loans instead of grants; and, if so, which projects, and what the terms of the loans will be.

To ask His Majesty's Government whether any International Climate Finance projects in Indonesia will receive loans instead of grants; and, if so, which projects, and what the terms of the loans will be.

To ask His Majesty's Government whether any International Climate Finance projects in Ethiopia will receive loans instead of grants; and, if so, which projects, and what the terms of the loans will be.

To ask His Majesty's Government whether any International Climate Finance projects in Ethiopia will receive loans instead of grants; and, if so, which projects, and what the terms of the loans will be.

To ask His Majesty's Government whether funding provided through British Climate Partners will be provided in the form of loans rather than grants; and, if so, how much funding is affected, and what the terms of the loans will be.

To ask His Majesty's Government whether funding provided through British Climate Partners will be provided in the form of loans rather than grants; and, if so, how much funding is affected, and what the terms of the loans will be.

To ask His Majesty's Government how much of the total United Kingdom contribution to the International Climate Finance budget can be turned into loans.

To ask His Majesty's Government how much of the total United Kingdom contribution to the International Climate Finance budget can be turned into loans.

To ask His Majesty's Government, following the announcement by the Prime Minister's Office of 22 July, Cheaper travel for millions with a third off fares, whether funding allocated to the Congo Basin Pledge will be provided in the form of loans rather than grants; if so, how much funding is affected; and...

To ask His Majesty's Government, following the announcement by the Prime Minister's Office of 22 July, Cheaper travel for millions with a third off fares, whether funding allocated to the Congo Basin Pledge will be provided in the form of loans rather than grants; if so, how much funding is affected; and...

Antifungal resistance happens when fungal infections stop responding to antifungal medicines.

Antifungal resistance happens when fungal infections stop responding to antifungal medicines.

I wish to inform the House that the Government is today announcing single bus tickets will be capped at £2 in England outside London from 1 January until 31 December 2027. This measure will mean millions of passengers could save up to a third off a single journey, helping with...

I wish to inform the House that the Government is today announcing single bus tickets will be capped at £2 in England outside London from 1 January until 31 December 2027. This measure will mean millions of passengers could save up to a third off a single journey, helping with...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to meet the Climate Change Committee’s proposed health targets for a well-adapted UK.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to meet the Climate Change Committee’s proposed health targets for a well-adapted UK.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment has been made of the level of resilience of military infrastructure to climate change and natural disasters.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment has been made of the level of resilience of military infrastructure to climate change and natural disasters.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the CCAs will play a key role in the IAMD.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the CCAs will play a key role in the IAMD.

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps is he taking to help expand and maximise blue and green spaces in urban areas to improve climate resilience.

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps is he taking to help expand and maximise blue and green spaces in urban areas to improve climate resilience.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs,  with reference to the International Court of Justice's Climate Change advisory opinion of July 2025, whether he plans to pay reparations on climate change.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs,  with reference to the International Court of Justice's Climate Change advisory opinion of July 2025, whether he plans to pay reparations on climate change.

To ask His Majesty's Government what is the annual tax cost of exempting rail operators from the climate change levy on their purchase of electricity.

To ask His Majesty's Government what is the annual tax cost of exempting rail operators from the climate change levy on their purchase of electricity.

I join the Leader of the House in his comments about Ann Widdecombe. She was a conviction politician and she was respected for that. I join Mr Speaker, and I am sure Madam Deputy Speaker as well, in thanking the staff for all their service over the course of the...

I join the Leader of the House in his comments about Ann Widdecombe. She was a conviction politician and she was respected for that. I join Mr Speaker, and I am sure Madam Deputy Speaker as well, in thanking the staff for all their service over the course of the...

As the hon. Gentleman says, climate change is already making heatwaves more frequent, longer lasting and more severe. We are absolutely committed to making sure that we are able to deal with our changing climate. We are transitioning to renewable energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions to achieve net zero and...

As the hon. Gentleman says, climate change is already making heatwaves more frequent, longer lasting and more severe. We are absolutely committed to making sure that we are able to deal with our changing climate. We are transitioning to renewable energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions to achieve net zero and...

Carbon budgets are five-year carbon emissions limits set by the UK Government. The UK is aiming for ‘net zero’ carbon emissions by 2050.

Carbon budgets are five-year carbon emissions limits set by the UK Government. The UK is aiming for ‘net zero’ carbon emissions by 2050.

The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was first published in March 2012 and sets out the government's planning policies for England. This briefing focuses on the government's proposals for significant changes to the NPPF which were consulted on between December 2025 and March 2026.

The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was first published in March 2012 and sets out the government's planning policies for England. This briefing focuses on the government's proposals for significant changes to the NPPF which were consulted on between December 2025 and March 2026.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has considered the merits of introducing a law to compel property owners to have adequate insurance for damage caused by their trees, especially in the context of more frequent storms and extreme weather related to climate change.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has considered the merits of introducing a law to compel property owners to have adequate insurance for damage caused by their trees, especially in the context of more frequent storms and extreme weather related to climate change.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to support greater public awareness around the impacts of climate change.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to support greater public awareness around the impacts of climate change.

Lords report stage. Amendment 7 agreed to. Amendment 10 agreed to on division (212 to 171). Amendments 11 to 13, 15 and 16 agreed to. Amendment 17 disagreed to on division (57 to 154). Amendments 22, 29, 32, 34, 37 and 38 agreed to. Amendment 46 disagreed to on division (129 to 188). Amendments 50 and 51 agreed to. Bill, as amended, ordered to be printed (HL Bill 41).

Lords report stage. Amendment 7 agreed to. Amendment 10 agreed to on division (212 to 171). Amendments 11 to 13, 15 and 16 agreed to. Amendment 17 disagreed to on division (57 to 154). Amendments 22, 29, 32, 34, 37 and 38 agreed to. Amendment 46 disagreed to on division...

Moved by

Lord Foster of Bath

2: Clause 1, page 1, line 12, at end insert—

“(f) Schedule (Sports rights provisions) (“the sports rights provisions”).”

Member's explanatory statement

This amendment, and others in the name of Lord Foster, seeks to create a new “Sports Rights Provision” to the Bill, which relates to the rights of...

Moved by

Lord Foster of Bath

2: Clause 1, page 1, line 12, at end insert—

“(f) Schedule (Sports rights provisions) (“the sports rights provisions”).”

Member's explanatory statement

This amendment, and others in the name of Lord Foster, seeks to create a new “Sports Rights Provision” to the Bill, which relates to the rights of...

My Lords, the amendments standing in my name in this group are ones I have tabled before and, in tabling them again, I draw attention to my entry in the register of interests, showing that I am the chairman of both Peers for Gambling Reform and the charity Action on...

My Lords, the amendments standing in my name in this group are ones I have tabled before and, in tabling them again, I draw attention to my entry in the register of interests, showing that I am the chairman of both Peers for Gambling Reform and the charity Action on...

My Lords, I thought those were very interesting amendments. I am sorry that I had not read them, but they are interesting and worth considering by the Government.

I want to speak to Amendment 21. I begin by thanking Freddie Daley, whose work with Cool Down and Badvertising has helped to...

My Lords, I thought those were very interesting amendments. I am sorry that I had not read them, but they are interesting and worth considering by the Government.

I want to speak to Amendment 21. I begin by thanking Freddie Daley, whose work with Cool Down and Badvertising has helped to...

My Lords, as this is my first opportunity, I am sure that we all want to send our best wishes for good luck to the England football team in their major sporting event this evening—particularly to the midfielder Elliot Anderson who, like all the best people, comes from Whitley Bay.

Although...

My Lords, as this is my first opportunity, I am sure that we all want to send our best wishes for good luck to the England football team in their major sporting event this evening—particularly to the midfielder Elliot Anderson who, like all the best people, comes from Whitley Bay.

Although...

My Lords, recognising the significant national event taking place this evening, I will also endeavour to keep my remarks brief and I have no intention of taking this Report into extra time. However, as we commence today’s debate on the Sporting Events Bill, it is only fitting that we acknowledge...

My Lords, recognising the significant national event taking place this evening, I will also endeavour to keep my remarks brief and I have no intention of taking this Report into extra time. However, as we commence today’s debate on the Sporting Events Bill, it is only fitting that we acknowledge...

My Lords, I thank the Minister for her response, and I also thank the noble Lord, Lord Parkinson, for his contribution. I say to the noble Baroness, Lady Jones of Moulsecoomb, that I find it strange, given that the IOC always requires a sustainability requirement in its plans, that this...

My Lords, I thank the Minister for her response, and I also thank the noble Lord, Lord Parkinson, for his contribution. I say to the noble Baroness, Lady Jones of Moulsecoomb, that I find it strange, given that the IOC always requires a sustainability requirement in its plans, that this...

Moved by

Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay

6: Clause 2, page 2, line 18, at end insert—

“(5A) Regulations made by an appropriate national authority under this section may not apply the advertising provisions and the trading provisions for a period that is longer than the specified period.

(5B) In subsection (5A), the “specified...

Moved by

Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay

6: Clause 2, page 2, line 18, at end insert—

“(5A) Regulations made by an appropriate national authority under this section may not apply the advertising provisions and the trading provisions for a period that is longer than the specified period.

(5B) In subsection (5A), the “specified...

My Lords, I have retabled Amendments 6, 8, 9, 41 and 42 to press the Government a little further on how parliamentary accountability will be guaranteed in the application of the new framework. Amendment 6 would introduce a maximum period for which the framework can be

applied. Amendments 8 and...

My Lords, I have retabled Amendments 6, 8, 9, 41 and 42 to press the Government a little further on how parliamentary accountability will be guaranteed in the application of the new framework. Amendment 6 would introduce a maximum period for which the framework can be

applied. Amendments 8 and...

My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Parkinson, for reading out the list of groups that have backed these amendments; I was

always terrified that I was going to miss one or two of them. We will take it as read that the noble Lord got it right. I...

My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Parkinson, for reading out the list of groups that have backed these amendments; I was

always terrified that I was going to miss one or two of them. We will take it as read that the noble Lord got it right. I...

My Lords, my Amendment 13 is supported by the noble Baroness, Lady Grey-Thompson, and the noble Lords, Lord Addington and Lord Foulkes. I will also speak in support of Amendments 10 to 12, to which I have added my name. Although it is an unpaid position, I declare my interest...

My Lords, my Amendment 13 is supported by the noble Baroness, Lady Grey-Thompson, and the noble Lords, Lord Addington and Lord Foulkes. I will also speak in support of Amendments 10 to 12, to which I have added my name. Although it is an unpaid position, I declare my interest...

My Lords, I have attached my name to Amendments 11 and 13. I remind noble Lords of my registered interests: I am chair of Sport Wales and, with that, I sit on the board for UK Sport.

We have a rich history of organising sports events in this country. The noble...

My Lords, I have attached my name to Amendments 11 and 13. I remind noble Lords of my registered interests: I am chair of Sport Wales and, with that, I sit on the board for UK Sport.

We have a rich history of organising sports events in this country. The noble...

My Lords, let me first say that, like all sensible Scotsmen, I will be supporting England tonight. I can tell the noble Lord, Lord Addington, that soccer is my main interest, as a former chairman of Heart of Midlothian Football Club, so I have a particular interest this evening.

I support...

My Lords, let me first say that, like all sensible Scotsmen, I will be supporting England tonight. I can tell the noble Lord, Lord Addington, that soccer is my main interest, as a former chairman of Heart of Midlothian Football Club, so I have a particular interest this evening.

I support...

I support all the amendments in this group, particularly Amendment 13, in the name of my noble friend Lady Evans. She made an eloquent speech but, really, she covered the issue in three words: opportunity, not obligation.

“It’s coming home”, my Lords. These events are already here, year in, year out,...

I support all the amendments in this group, particularly Amendment 13, in the name of my noble friend Lady Evans. She made an eloquent speech but, really, she covered the issue in three words: opportunity, not obligation.

“It’s coming home”, my Lords. These events are already here, year in, year out,...