Rising cost of living in the UK
This briefing covers rising prices including food and energy inflation, Government support, and how the cost of living affects households.

This Commons briefing paper provides an overview of some of the main issues in respect of the impact of Brexit on the UK's consumer regime. As of 21 May 2021 this paper has been superseded by a new Library briefing paper (CBP 09126) (see below).
Brexit: consumer rights (698 KB , PDF)
This briefing paper has been superseded by a new Commons Library briefing paper, Brexit: UK consumer protection law (Number 09126, 21 May 2021). The new briefing paper, written after the Transition Period ended, considers some of the implications of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU for selected areas of consumer protection law.
Summary
A significant part of UK consumer rights and remedies derive from EU law (directives and regulations) and are relatively long standing. EU consumer law creates a minimum standard for consumer law and safety standards which every EU member state must meet. In practice, when UK consumers buy goods and services from other EU countries they can rely on consumer law and safety standards which are the same as or like those in the UK. In addition to harmonised consumer rights, EU consumer protection legislation also gives UK consumers the right to enforce their rights in the EU (and vice versa).
This Commons briefing paper summarises the current structure of the UK consumer protection regime and EU consumer policy (EU Consumer Acquis). It then provides an outline of the possible impact of Brexit for UK consumers, including a no-deal Brexit.
Brexit: consumer rights (698 KB , PDF)
This briefing covers rising prices including food and energy inflation, Government support, and how the cost of living affects households.
Information on business and consumer confidence surveys. This is generally released ahead of official statistical data and can indicate changes to the economic outlook.
A debate is scheduled to be held on Tuesday 19 September 2023 at 2.30pm in Westminster Hall on the Proposed merger between Three UK and Vodafone. The debate will be opened by Navendu Mishra MP.