Research Briefing
UK supply chain problems
This short briefing looks at some of the cross-cutting themes that are causing supply chain disruption in the UK, how UK businesses are being affected, and the Government’s response.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: holiday bookings
This House of Commons briefing paper provides an overview of what consumers can expect when their travel or holiday booking has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, and their legal rights.
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Debate Pack
Access to cash
A Westminster Hall debate on ‘Access to cash’ has been scheduled for Wednesday 20 October 2021 from 2.30 to 4pm. The debate has been initiated by Alex Davies-Jones MP.
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Research Briefing
Protecting access to cash
Cash remains a vital payment method for more vulnerable people, but its wider use is in decline. How will Government and industry protect access to cash? An snapshot of data and policy developments in 2021. For more recent developments, see The future of local banking services and access to cash (CBP-9453).
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Debate Pack
Effect of post office closures on local communities
A debate on the effect of post office closures on local communities has been scheduled for Tuesday 19 October 2021 in Westminster Hall.
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Research Briefing
The cost of motor insurance: impact of the Vnuk case
The impact of the Vnuk case on UK motor insurance premiums, and proposals for amending the law.
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Research Briefing
Right to Repair Regulations
This briefing paper provides an overview of the new Right to Repair Regulations.
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Debate Pack
Contribution of the cruise industry to the economy
At 9:30am on the 22nd of September 2021 there will be a debate on the contribution of the cruise industry to the economy in Westminster Hall. The debate will be led by Royston Smith MP.
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Research Briefing
Subsidy Control Bill
The Subsidy Control Bill would create a new UK legal framework for public authorities that provide subsidies to businesses. This briefing summarises the Bill, its background and commentary.
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Debate Pack
Reducing fire risk in High Rise Social Housing
On Tuesday 14 September at 2.30pm in Westminster Hall a debate on reducing fire risk in high rise social housing will be opened by Andy Slaughter MP.
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Research Briefing
UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement: Agreement in Principle
The UK has reached a trade agreement with Australia. This briefing looks at what it covers, its effects on agriculture and how Parliament will scrutinise it.
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Research Briefing
Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs)
This briefing paper provides an overview of Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs). It includes information on who is eligible to start an IVA; the IVA process; and the advantages and disadvantages of an IVA.
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Insight
Travelling abroad under Covid-19 restrictions
This Insight explains how travellers are affected by current restrictions from the start to the end of a journey, and who is involved at each stage.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Returning to work
This paper provides an overview of the rules on Covid-19 and returning to the workplace. It discusses the lifting of lockdown legislation, employer's health and safety obligations, hybrid working and circumstances when workers can refuse to go to work.
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Research Briefing
The Gulf in 2021
The UK has significant trading and security interests in the Gulf. The paper describes human rights in the region, international relations, and the World Cup.
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