Research Briefing
This note outlines the introduction and purpose of the Market Abuse Directive and Regulation which has as its aim the prevention of insider dealing and the misuse of financially sensitive market information in the financial markets.
Research Briefing
This Paper describes the Solvency II directive which came into force in January 2016.
Research Briefing
A briefing on the background, negotiation process and controversial points of the proposed EU-US free trade agreement, the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP).
Research Briefing
The riots in London and other cities in 2011 raised serious issues about insurance liability and compensation. This Bill is the response.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper has been replaced by a new paper on 'Insolvency Practitioners' Fees' (CBP 7402), dated 25 November 2015, which looks in detail at the new provisions of the Insolvency (Amendment) Rules 2015.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall Debate on the motion, ‘this House has considered UK musicians performing overseas’ has been scheduled for Wednesday 25 November. The member in charge of the debate is Nigel Adams MP, who is also the chair of the APPG on music.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on personal injury fraud has been scheduled for Wednesday 18 November 2015 at 1430hrs. The member in charge of the debate is Karl McCartney.
Research Briefing
This note provides a short history to the events that lead up to the establishment of the Groceries Code Adjudicator in June 2013, , and recent debates as to the Adjudicator’s impact and the review of its remit which is to be undertaken in 2016.
Research Briefing
This Paper describes policy initiatives between 1997 and 2015 designed to meet the needs of small firms. It outlines their original purpose and what happened to them.
Research Briefing
The Trade Union Bill 2015-16 was introduced in the House of Commons on 15 July 2015.
Research Briefing
This note is designed to summarise the processes and principles behind the Equitable Life compensation scheme. It is designed to help constituents who wish to know what they might expect and what they have to do if they believe that they are due compensation.
Research Briefing
A Backbench Business Committee debate will focus on the UK Government's policy to sell off its share holdings in the Royal Bank of Scotland acquired as part of the rescue of the bank following the financial crash. The debate is also set to look at alternative bank structures designed to improve lending to industry and the economy.
Research Briefing
This briefing provides background to and analysis of developments in the Greek debt crisis, including an overview of the origins of the crisis, a review of latest developments and examines what would happen if Greece left the Eurozone.
Research Briefing
The Immigration Bill 2015-16 is due to have its second reading in the Commons on 13 October.
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