The purpose of this note is to consider in detail the current system of consumer protection and enforcement under the Government’s new consumer landscape.
"New Consumer landscape" (625 KB , PDF)
This Commons briefing Paper has now been replaced by a new briefing paper entitled, “New Consumer Landscape” (CBP 6759) dated 24 November 2016.
"New Consumer landscape" (625 KB , PDF)
Business and Consumer Confidence: Information on business and consumer confidence surveys, which is generally released ahead of official statistical data and can indicate changes to the economic outlook as well as turning points in the economic cycle.
Forecasts for growth this year have been raised and confidence in the economy among households and businesses has improved.
A Westminster Hall debate on protecting consumers from online scams has been scheduled for 28 April 2021 from 4:05-4:35pm. The debate will be opened by Ruth Edwards MP. This House of Commons Library debate pack provides background information and press and parliamentary coverage.
