The rising cost of UK car insurance
Car insurance quotes have risen by 82% since May 2021, after low insurance prices during the covid-19 pandemic when there was less driving and fewer collisions.
Insurance: FAQs
This briefing answers some of the most common enquiries the Library receives about insurance services.
Access to banking services and cash
Branch closures and cases of ‘de-banking’ have put the spotlight on access to banking. MPs often receive casework from the people and organisations it affects.
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Constituency casework
How to complain about a financial service
This article explains how customers can complain about financial services, and use the impartial, free ombudsman service, without going to the courts.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Banking, investments and credit FAQs
Answers to frequently asked questions relating to banking services, mortgages, general investments and credit scores.
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Research Briefing
Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill: Lords stages and amendments
A briefing on the House of Lords stages and amendments of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill 2023-24.
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Debate Pack
Debate on access to redress schemes
A general debate on access to redress schemes has been scheduled for Thursday 18 April in the Commons Chamber. The debate will be led by Mr William Wragg MP.
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Research Briefing
Building Societies Act 1986 (Amendment) Bill 2023-24: Progress of the Bill
The Building Societies Act 1986 (Amendment) Bill was introduced on 6 December by Julie Elliott MP. It would help societies access more funding from sources other than customer savings.
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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
The future of local banking services and access to cash
An overview of policy relating to the closure of bank and building society branches and to efforts to protect access to cash.
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Debate Pack
General debate on the potential merger of Three UK and Vodafone
A House of Commons General debate on the potential merger of Three UK and Vodafone will take place on 14 December 2023. The debate will be led by Rt. Hon Liam Byrne MP.
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Debate Pack
Debate on heritage pubs
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for Thursday 16 November 2023 on heritage pubs. The debate will be opened by Marco Longhi MP.
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Research Briefing
Tourism: statistics and policy
The briefing covers domestic and inbound tourism, their recovery following the pandemic, other challenges facing the sector, and Government policy.
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Research Briefing
Industries in the UK
Data on economic output by industry for the UK and regions, and jobs by industry for the UK, regions and constituencies.
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Debate Pack
Automotive industry in the UK debate
A general debate on the UK automotive industry will take place in the Commons chamber on Monday 18 September.
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