Research Briefing
Regulation of fireworks
Fireworks are used in private celebrations and traditional events. This briefing outlines the current regulation of the sale, possession and use of fireworks.
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Research Briefing
Ticket resales
There are concerns about secondary ticketing sites, especially their pricing practices. This briefing considers current regulation and calls for stronger laws.
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Research Briefing
Land law: frequently asked questions (England & Wales)
This Commons briefing paper gives an overview of some commonly raised issues about land law.
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Research Briefing
Shop opening hours and Sunday trading
This briefing paper sets out the current legal position in respect of shop opening hours in England and Wales. It also outlines the rights of Sunday shop workers contained in the Enterprise Act 2016.
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Debate Pack
Protecting consumers from rogue builders
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on protecting consumers from rogue builders at 3:00pm on 13 November 2025. The debate will be opened by Mark Garnier MP.
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Debate Pack
e-petition relating to consumer law and videogames
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 4:30pm on 3 November 2025 on an e-petition relating to consumer law and videogames. The debate will be opened by Ben Goldsborough MP.
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Research Briefing
Fossil fuels, advertising and ‘greenwashing’
This briefing examines fossil fuel advertising, climate misinformation, UK policy and regulatory responses, and stakeholder views.
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Research Briefing
Distance selling: sale of goods, digital content & services online, by phone, off-business premises etc
This Commons briefing paper provides information on the main provisions of the Consumer Contracts Regulations. It also outlines other legislation which may regulate distance selling.
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Debate Pack
Consumer affairs
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on consumer affairs at 3:00pm on 11 September 2025, with a focus on the need for transparency for consumer pricing. The debate will be opened by Matt Western MP.
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Research Briefing
Timeshares: common problems faced by UK owners
This briefing paper provides an overview of EU and UK regulation of timeshares and other long-term holiday products.
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Research Briefing
Consumer Rights Act 2015
The Consumer Rights Act 2015 came into force on 1 October 2015. This briefing sets out the background to the Act and the main provisions of Part 1 (sale of goods, digital content and services) and Part 2 (unfair contract terms).
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Research Briefing
Regulation of estate agents
This briefing provides an outline of the current regulation of estate agents. It also looks at past market studies and consultations and considers in detail proposals to tighten regulation.
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Research Briefing
Advertising of HFSS food and drink to children
To tackle obesity levels, the government said it would legislate to restrict advertising of HFSS foods to children. This briefing summarises current regulation.
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Research Briefing
Advertising to children
The impact of advertising on children has focused on ads for vapes, HFSS foods and use of sexualised imagery. This briefing provides an overview of the issues.
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Debate Pack
Debate on e-petition relating to fossil fuel advertising and sponsorship
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 7 July on an e-petition relating to fossil fuel companies and advertising. The debate will be opened by Jacob Collier MP.
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