Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper provides information on the single use carrier bag charge in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, examines the legal basis for the charge, the exemptions and what will be done with the proceeds of the charge. It also examines the impact of the charges to date.
Debate Pack
There will be a debate on e-petition 639319 relating to the sale and use of fireworks on 9 December 2024 at 16:30 in Westminster Hall, led by Robbie Moore MP.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 2.30pm on 23 October on the regulation and financial stability of water companies. The debate will be opened by Tim Farron MP.
Debate Pack
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the secondary ticketing market on 24 October 2024. The debate will be opened by Emma Foody MP.
Research Briefing
This briefing describes customer protections in the UK mobile and broadband markets. It discusses recent concerns expressed on behalf of telecoms consumers, and looks at reforms aimed at improving fairness and protection.
Research Briefing
The Labour government has committed to banning vapes from being branded and advertised to appeal to children. This briefing outlines their current regulation.
Research Briefing
This briefing covers rising prices including food and energy inflation, Government support, and how the cost of living affects households.
Research Briefing
A briefing on the House of Lords stages and amendments of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill 2023-24.
Debate Pack
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the use and sale of illegal vapes on 16 January 2024 at 4.30pm. The debate will be led by Peter Gibson MP.
Research Briefing
The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill completed its stages in the House of Commons on 29 November 2023. It is scheduled to have its second reading in the House of Lords on 19 December 2023.
Research Briefing
This briefing provides a general overview of the existing protections available to leisure park homeowners under consumer protection legislation.
Research Briefing
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill was considered by a Public Bill Committee over fourteen sittings between 13 June and 11 July 2023. This briefing outlines changes made to the Bill's consumer provisions (Parts 3 and 4).
Research Briefing
This briefing considers the scope and extent of the prohibition of tobacco displays in shops and the treatment of specialist tobacconists. It also considers recent calls for tighter regulation of the display of vaping products (e-cigarettes and e-liquids) in shops of all sizes to protect children and young people.
Debate Pack
A debate is scheduled to be held on Tuesday 19 September 2023 at 2.30pm in Westminster Hall on the Proposed merger between Three UK and Vodafone. The debate will be opened by Navendu Mishra MP.
Research Briefing
A briefing on the progress of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill 2023-24 covering digital markets and competition provisions (Parts 1 and 2)
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