The average annual household bill in England and Wales will increase by £33 from April.
Lord Falconer said the bill has "absolutely no hope" of passing without a "fundamental change" in approach.
Changes to England's school system say on-site suspensions should be used for non-violent behaviour.
A major Welsh environment report calls for action across society so people can live more sustainably.
The family of Harry Oates, who died in 2023, say organisations are "hiding behind process".