Is there any difference in meaning between 'I have' and 'I do have'?

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"Do" is not necessary in this sentence, but it adds emphasis. This construction would usually be used when you are contradicting someone.

A: Can you tell me about this? Oh why am I asking you! You never have any information for me!
B: I do have some information you might be interested in.

or

A: Do you have any money for me?
B: No, but I do have some information you might be interested in.

You might also use it just for emphasis, like so:

Come see me before you leave. I do have some information you might be interested in, so don't forget to stop by....Show more

In the US, the use of I have is widespread to indicate someone possesses something, but I do have adds an element of emphasis and, in that way, either contradicts what may have been an assumption that s/he did not have it or doubt about whether s/he had or has it. The doubt may have been general, like few people have (whatever), or specific, like chances are you've never had (whatever)....Show more

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"I do have..." is more of a response to to a question with an alternative answer
"Do you have a pen ?" "(No, but) I do have a pencil"

"I do have.." could also imply an element of surprise
" Do you have 6 mm screw in your pocket?"
"I do have such a screw "...Show more

"do" is used for emphasis-by both British and American speakers.
"I don't have any homework tonight. I DO have some reading to do."
The difference is in tag questions and short answers.
Can you give me a ride home?
AM: Yes, I can.
BR: Yea, I can do....Show more