Right to Repair Regulations
This briefing paper provides an overview of the new Right to Repair Regulations.
New business support measures: Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020
A note on the main measures and impact of the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020. The Act introduced permanent measures to update the UK insolvency regime, and temporary measures to help businesses during the pandemic.
Advertising to children
This Commons briefing paper looks at the current advertising regulatory system in the UK, with specific reference to advertising to children.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: International Travel FAQs for England
This briefing paper provides answers to frequently asked questions about international travel restrictions during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Research Briefing
Land law: frequently asked questions (England & Wales)
This Commons briefing paper gives an overview of some commonly raised issues about land law.
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Research Briefing
Debt Relief Orders
This briefing paper summarises the main features of Debt Relief Orders with emphasis on the eligibility criteria.
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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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Research Briefing
Regulation of estate agents
This briefing paper provides an outline of the current regulation of estate agents. It also looks at past market studies and consultations and considers in detail recent government proposals to tighten regulation.
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Research Briefing
Copycat websites charging for government services
This briefing paper considers copycat websites that offer to process services that are provided cheaper or free of charge through official government sites.
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Research Briefing
Gift vouchers and insolvency
What happens to consumers' gift vouchers and other prepayments when a retailer becomes insolvent?
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Research Briefing
Health and Care Bill 2021-22
The Health and Care Bill 2021-22 [Bill 140 of 2021-22] was introduced in the House of Commons on 6 July 2021. Second reading is scheduled for Wednesday 14 July 2021. This paper explains the Bill's provisions and includes comment and reactions.
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Research Briefing
Compulsory liquidation of a company
This briefing explains compulsory liquidation, which is when a court orders that an insolvent company be closed down.
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Research Briefing
Environment Bill 2019-21 and 2021-22: Report on Committee and Remaining stages in the Commons
The Environment Bill 2019-21 has completed it Committee Stage, Report Stage and Third Reading in the House of Commons. This paper is a summary of what happened in those stages and about how the Bill has changed. It considers key Government and Opposition amendments. The Bill has now proceeded to the House of Lords.
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Research Briefing
Tackling loneliness
This briefing covers research into the prevalence, causes and impact of loneliness and interventions to address the issue. The focus is England with an overview of approaches in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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