Research Briefing
Brexit: product standards and safety marking
This Commons briefing paper considers the UK’s conformity with product standards and safety marking in the lead up to Brexit.
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Economic Updates,Research Briefing
Economic update: Consumers spend but economy contracts
The UK economy contracted in quarter 2 of 2019, but consumers continue to spend. The new Government has made several public spending pledges.
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Insight
Economic update: Consumers spend but economy contracts
The UK economy contracted in quarter 2 of 2019, but consumers continue to spend. The new Government has made several public spending pledges.
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Research Briefing
New online security measures: What if you don’t have a smartphone?
From September 2019, people shopping or banking online may face new checks in order to prevent fraud.
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Insight
New online security measures: What if you don’t have a smartphone?
From September 2019, people shopping or banking online may face new checks in order to prevent fraud.
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Economic Updates,Research Briefing
Economic update: Growth slows at home and abroad
Growth has slowed in recent months, while a faltering international economy and Brexit uncertainties pose risks to the outlook.
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Insight
Economic update: Growth slows at home and abroad
Growth has slowed in recent months, while a faltering international economy and Brexit uncertainties pose risks to the outlook.
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Debate Pack
Debate on an e-petition calling for a ban on the use of all non-recyclable and unsustainable food packaging
A pack will be prepared ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall at 4.30pm on Monday 24 June 2019 on an e-petition relating to unsustainable packaging. The debate will be opened by Daniel Zeichner MP.
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Debate Pack
Telephone and Online Scams
A Westminster Hall debate on Telephone and online scams is scheduled for Tuesday 4 June 2019 at 11.30am. The Member leading the debate is Chris Elmore MP.
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Research Briefing
Brexit: consumer rights
This Commons briefing paper provides an overview of some of the main issues in respect of the impact of Brexit on the UK's consumer regime. As of 21 May 2021 this paper has been superseded by a new Library briefing paper (CBP 09126) (see below).
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Constituency casework
Playing music in public places
This guide provides information about the licensing that is needed to play music in public. For instance, in a B&B, a shop or a pub.
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Constituency casework
Fireworks: Purchase, possession and use
Since they are explosives, there are strict rules in place in the UK regulating the purchase, possession and use of fireworks
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Constituency casework
Fireworks: Import, storage and sale
Since they are explosives, there are strict rules in place in the UK regulating the import, storage and sale of fireworks
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Research Briefing
Nuisance Calls: Unsolicited sales and marketing, and silent calls
This House of Commons Library Briefing Paper sets out the regulations which seek to address nuisance calls, including unsolicited sales and marketing calls, and the main ways in which individuals can try to reduce the number of unwanted calls or texts they receive.
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