Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL]: progress of the bill
The Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] is scheduled to have its report stage in the House of Commons on 7 May 2025.
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Business and consumer confidence: Economic indicators
Business and consumer sentiment can give an early indication of economic trends. Find the latest data on what businesses and consumers expect for the UK economy.
An introduction to UK taxes
Find out about the UK tax system, the role of the Budget and the annual Finance Bill, key statistics on UK taxes, and sources of advice for taxpayers.
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Research Briefing
Fuel poverty in the UK
Record energy prices in 2022 and 2023 led to concern that more families would be drawn deeper into fuel poverty. How has fuel poverty changed and how do levels and policies vary across the UK?
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Research Briefing
Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL] 2024-25
MPs will debate the Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL] at second reading on Tuesday 1 April 2025. The bill contains measures concerning the UK’s product safety, regulation and metrology framework.
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Constituency casework
Claiming tax refunds through tax repayment agents
Find out about tax repayment agents, what they do, if you need to use one, what are the risks and what HMRC is doing about them.
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Research Briefing
Ticket resales
There are concerns about secondary ticketing sites, especially their pricing practices. This briefing considers current regulation and calls for stronger laws.
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Research Briefing
Insurance: FAQs
This briefing answers some of the most common enquiries the Library receives about insurance services.
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Research Briefing
Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL]
The Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] is scheduled to have its second reading in the House of Commons on 12 February 2025.
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Research Briefing
Regulation of fireworks
Fireworks are used in private celebrations and traditional events. This briefing outlines the current regulation of the sale, possession and use of fireworks.
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Research Briefing
Plastic bags – the single use carrier bag charge
This Commons Library briefing paper provides information on the single use carrier bag charge in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, examines the legal basis for the charge, the exemptions and what will be done with the proceeds of the charge. It also examines the impact of the charges to date.
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Debate Pack
Debate on the sale and use of fireworks
There will be a debate on e-petition 639319 relating to the sale and use of fireworks on 9 December 2024 at 16:30 in Westminster Hall, led by Robbie Moore MP.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Banking, investments and credit FAQs
Answers to frequently asked questions relating to banking services, mortgages, general investments and credit scores.
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Debate Pack
Debate on regulation and financial stability of water companies
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 2.30pm on 23 October on the regulation and financial stability of water companies. The debate will be opened by Tim Farron MP.
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Debate Pack
Secondary ticketing market
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the secondary ticketing market on 24 October 2024. The debate will be opened by Emma Foody MP.
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