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.
Advertising of HFSS food and drink to children
To tackle obesity levels, the government said it would legislate to restrict advertising of HFSS foods to children. This briefing summarises current regulation.
Business and Consumer Confidence: Key Economic Indicators
Information on business and consumer confidence surveys. This is generally released ahead of official statistical data and can indicate changes to the economic outlook.
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Research Briefing
Advertising to children
The impact of advertising on children has focused on ads for vapes, HFSS foods and use of sexualised imagery. This briefing provides an overview of the issues.
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Research Briefing
Advertising, marketing and promotion of vaping products
The Labour government has committed to banning vapes from being branded and advertised to appeal to children. This briefing outlines their current regulation.
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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
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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Constituency casework
How to complain about a financial service
This article explains how customers can complain about financial services, and use the impartial, free ombudsman service, without going to the courts.
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Research Briefing
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.
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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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Constituency casework
Constituency information: Water companies
Information about water and sewerage companies by constituency, including an interactive map.
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Constituency casework
Getting better broadband
This article addresses some frequently asked questions about access to full fibre broadband in the UK.
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Research Briefing
Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill: Lords stages and amendments
A briefing on the House of Lords stages and amendments of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill 2023-24.
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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
Fuel poverty in the UK
Record energy price rises have led to concern that more families will be drawn into ever deeper fuel poverty. This briefing at how fuel poverty varies across the UK, policies to address fuel poverty, and stakeholder comment on the issue.
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