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Consumers

  • Research Briefing

    Doorstep selling

    Wednesday, 17 June, 2026

    This paper outlines the current regulation of doorstep selling (or cold calling) under the provisions of the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013. It also provides information on how 'No Cold Calling Zones' work in practice.

    • Research Briefing
    • Consumers
  • Constituency casework,Research Briefing

    Water Meters

    Wednesday, 27 May, 2026

    Information about water meters in England, including how these may be used to charge household customers for water based on their consumption.

    • Constituency casework
    • Research Briefing
    • Consumers
    • Energy
    • Environment
  • Research Briefing

    How can people prove their identity?

    Friday, 15 May, 2026

    This briefing addresses some frequently asked questions from constituents about the types of recognised UK identity documents people may apply for and the contexts in which proof of identity or age is required. 

    • Research Briefing
    • Consumers
    • Nationality
  • Research Briefing

    What costs make up an electricity bill?

    Wednesday, 13 May, 2026

    Household electricity bills are made up of wholesale, network, policy and supplier costs. What are they, and how they are changing?

    • Research Briefing
    • Business
    • Climate change
    • Consumers
    • Energy
  • Constituency casework,Research Briefing

    Problems with parcel deliveries

    Tuesday, 31 March, 2026

    It is often a retailer’s responsibility to ensure that parcels are delivered safely. Find out more about consumers’ rights in relation to parcel deliveries.

    • Constituency casework
    • Research Briefing
    • Communities
    • Consumers
  • Research Briefing

    Access to cash and banking services

    Monday, 16 March, 2026

    In recent years the use of cash and bank branches has fallen, but initiatives aim to maintain access to cash and in person banking services

    • Research Briefing
    • Business
    • Communities
    • Consumers
    • Finance
  • Research Briefing

    Debate on the import and sale of fur and related products

    Thursday, 05 March, 2026

    Fur imports and sales are already strictly controlled by legislation in the UK; a parliamentary debate on 10 March 2026 will revisit the issue.

    • Research Briefing
    • Animals
    • Consumers
  • Research Briefing

    Help with energy bills

    Thursday, 26 February, 2026

    This Library briefing sets out financial and practical help for constituents with their domestic energy bills.

    • Research Briefing
    • Benefits policy
    • Consumers
    • Energy
  • Research Briefing

    Regulation of fireworks

    Monday, 19 January, 2026

    Fireworks are used in private celebrations and traditional events. This briefing outlines the current regulation of the sale, possession and use of fireworks.

    • Research Briefing
    • Consumers
  • Research Briefing

    Ticket resales

    Tuesday, 13 January, 2026

    There are concerns about secondary ticketing sites, especially their pricing practices. This briefing considers current regulation and calls for stronger laws.

    • Research Briefing
    • Consumers
  • Research Briefing

    Insurance: FAQs

    Friday, 09 January, 2026

    This briefing answers some of the most common enquiries the Library receives about insurance services.

    • Research Briefing
    • Business
    • Consumers
    • Finance
  • Debate Pack

    Debate on consumer-led flexibility for a just transition

    Monday, 08 December, 2025

    A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9.30am on 9 December on consumer-led flexibility for a just transition. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Claire Young MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Consumers
    • Energy
  • Research Briefing

    Shop opening hours and Sunday trading

    Tuesday, 11 November, 2025

    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.

    • Research Briefing
    • Consumers
  • Debate Pack

    Protecting consumers from rogue builders

    Tuesday, 11 November, 2025

    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.

    • Debate Pack
    • Consumers
    • Industry
  • Debate Pack

    e-petition relating to consumer law and videogames

    Monday, 20 October, 2025

    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.

    • Debate Pack
    • Consumers

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