Research Briefing
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.
Debate Pack
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.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper provides an overview of EU and UK regulation of timeshares and other long-term holiday products.
Research Briefing
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).
Research Briefing
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.
Research Briefing
To tackle obesity levels, the government said it would legislate to restrict advertising of HFSS foods to children. This briefing summarises current regulation.
Research Briefing
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.
Debate Pack
A debate has been scheduled for 1 July on regulatory powers over billing of energy supply to businesses. The subject has been chosen by the Back Bench Business Committee and the debate will be opened by Sarah Edwards MP.
Research Briefing
This briefing considers the regulation of advertising in the UK and provides an overview of the functions and remit of the ASA.
Research Briefing
The Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] is at "ping pong" and will next be considered in the House of Commons on 10 June 2025.
Research Briefing
The Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL] is scheduled to have its report stage in the House of Commons on 4 June 2025.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate is scheduled for Tuesday 3 June 2025 on the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA). The debate will be opened by Sir John Hayes.
Research Briefing
Record energy prices in 2022 and 2023 led to concern that more families would be drawn deeper into fuel poverty. How has fuel poverty changed and how do levels and policies vary across the UK?
Research Briefing
MPs will debate the Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL] at second reading on Tuesday 1 April 2025. The bill contains measures concerning the UK’s product safety, regulation and metrology framework.
Research Briefing
The Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] is scheduled to have its second reading in the House of Commons on 12 February 2025.
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