Developing a retail strategy for the future (2 MB , PDF)
This pack has been produced ahead of the debate on Developing a retail strategy for the future, to be held in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 10 July 2019 at 2.30pm, and led by Liz Twist MP.
This briefing provides detail on recent trends in the retail sector and policy proposals for its future role.
Developing a retail strategy for the future (2 MB , PDF)
The Consumer Rights Act 2015 came into force on 1 October 2015. This briefing sets out the background to the Act and the main provisions of Part 1 (sale of goods, digital content and services) and Part 2 (unfair contract terms).
This briefing provides an outline of the current regulation of estate agents. It also looks at past market studies and consultations and considers in detail proposals to tighten regulation.
To tackle obesity levels, the government said it would legislate to restrict advertising of HFSS foods to children. This briefing summarises current regulation.