The Data Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill 2022-23
The Data Protection and Digital Information (No.2) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 8 March 2023.
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.
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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Research Briefing
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
Consumer payments made in advance of receiving goods or services (online sales, deposits, vouchers etc.)
This briefing considers possible consumer detriment when advance payments are made for goods or services and the retailer becomes insolvent.
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Research Briefing
Prohibition of tobacco displays in shops
This briefing considers the scope and extent of the prohibition of tobacco displays in shops and the treatment of specialist tobacconists. It also considers recent calls for tighter regulation of the display of vaping products (e-cigarettes and e-liquids) in shops of all sizes to protect children and young people.
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Research Briefing
The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill 2022-23
The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill 2022-23 was introduced in the House of Commons on 18 July 2022. It was withdrawn on 8 March 2023. The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill (No. 2) Bill was introduced on the same date.
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Debate Pack
E-petitions relating to the acceptance of cash
Debate on e-petitions 605030 and 622284 relating to the acceptance of cash
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Research Briefing
Banking, investments and credit FAQs
Answers to frequently asked questions relating to banking services, general investments and credit scores
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Research Briefing
Central bank digital currencies: The digital pound
An overview of what central bank digital currencies are, what they might offer, and progress on developing a digital pound.
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Debate Pack
Performance of South West Water
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 2.30pm on Tuesday 28 February on the performance of South West Water. The debate will be opened by Simon Jupp MP.
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Research Briefing
Cryptocurrencies
What cryptocurrencies are, how they work, the benefits and challenges they offer, and how regulators have reacted to them.
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Debate Pack
Regulation of customer credit retained by energy suppliers
A Westminster Hall debate is scheduled for 9.30am on Wednesday 22 February on regulation of customer credit retained by energy suppliers. The debate will be opened by Drew Hendry MP.
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Research Briefing
Advertising to children
This Commons briefing paper looks at the current advertising regulatory system in the UK, with specific reference to advertising to children.
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Research Briefing
Product safety
This briefing paper provides an overview of the current product safety regime in the UK.
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