Research Briefing
This Briefing Paper has been prepared for the second reading debate of the Criminal Finances Bill on 25 October 2016. The Bill aims to improve the Government's ability to target the revenue generated by organised crime.
Research Briefing
A backbench business debate is being held on 8 September 2016 on scamming and its effect on vulnerable individuals. This paper explores the different types of scams, regulation and what can be done to combat this threat.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper looks at the situation in a range of policy areas and considers what impact Brexit might have. This will depend, among other things, on the Brexit negotiations, whether the UK stays in the European Economic Area and how the Government fills any policy gaps left by withdrawal.
Research Briefing
This note describes the make up of what is often called the economic third sector or social enterprise.
Research Briefing
This paper summarises the Commons' committee proceedings on the Bank of England and Financial Services Bill.
Research Briefing
This note describes the findings of the FAMR and the Retail distribution Review which preceded it. Both reviews looked at the way that advice on financial products is given.
Research Briefing
This briefing summarises House of Commons debate on the Enterprise Bill during Second Reading and Committee stage.
Research Briefing
The Policing and Crime Bill 2015-16 has its second reading on 7 March 2016. It includes provisions covering collaboration between police and fire services; reforms to the police complaints and discipline systems; new safeguards for pre-charge bail; powers for police staff and volunteers; and changes to firearms law. This briefing analyses the Bill and the policy background, and provides some relevant comment.
Debate Pack
This note summarises the history behind the continuing campaign for more compensation for Equitable Life policyholders.
Research Briefing
A debate on the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is to be held on 1 February 2016. This note provides some background to potential issues which may be raised. Further information can be found in another Library Note (CBP-07234)
Research Briefing
This paper provides background and commentary on the Bank of England and Financial Services Bill which has its Second Reading in the House of Commons on 1 February 2016.
Research Briefing
This briefing provides an overview of the Enterprise Bill [HL] 2015-16
Research Briefing
This note summarises the debates in the House of Lords on the Bank of England and Financial Services Bill.
Research Briefing
This note brings together resources on the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) being introduced in the UK.
Research Briefing
This note brings together resources on the Mortgage Credit Directive to be introduced in the UK in 2016
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