Debate Pack
Government support for the co-operative sector
A Westminster Hall debate on Government support for the co-operative sector is scheduled for Tuesday 21 October 2025, from 2:30pm to 4:00pm. The debate will be led by Jim McMahon MP.
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Research Briefing
Fossil fuels, advertising and ‘greenwashing’
This briefing examines fossil fuel advertising, climate misinformation, UK policy and regulatory responses, and stakeholder views.
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Research Briefing
UK steel safeguards
The UK is reviewing steel safeguard tariffs and quotas amid global trade uncertainty. These measures aim to protect domestic producers from import surges.
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Research Briefing
Distance selling: sale of goods, digital content & services online, by phone, off-business premises etc
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.
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Research Briefing
Industrial strategy in the UK
The UK’s approach to industrial strategy has varied over time. The latest industrial strategy was set out in June 2025.
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Research Briefing
The UK Sanctions Framework
The UK sanctions framework is a significant set of powers to sanction individuals, businesses, and states. This paper explains the current operation of sanctions in the UK.
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Research Briefing
Child Trust Funds
This briefing covers the background to Child Trust Funds, savings accounts for children the government contributed to, and problems young adults face accessing them.
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Research Briefing
Support for small businesses
This briefing outlines sources of financial and non-financial support for small businesses.
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Research Briefing
Employment Rights Bill 2024-25: Lords stages and amendments
The Employment Rights Bill 2024-25 had its Lords stages between 14 March and 3 September 2025. The Commons will consider Lords amendments on 15 September 2025
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Research Briefing
Public access defibrillators
This briefing provides an overview on the provision and funding of public access defibrillators and the law surrounding their use.
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Debate Pack
Consumer affairs
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.
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Research Briefing
Company registration in the UK
The UK Government is reforming Companies House and the company registration regime in the UK. This briefing looks at the company regime and the ongoing reforms.
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Research Briefing
What is a trade deal? UK-US trade talks since 2020
As UK-US trade talks evolve, flexible arrangements and the Economic Prosperity Deal raise questions about legal form and parliamentary scrutiny.
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Research Briefing
The UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Temporary business travel
This briefing explains what has changed for UK and EU businesses and individuals who travel to provide services in each other’s markets.
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Research Briefing
Timeshares: common problems faced by UK owners
This briefing paper provides an overview of EU and UK regulation of timeshares and other long-term holiday products.
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