Research Briefing
Coronavirus: holiday bookings
This House of Commons briefing paper provides an overview of what consumers can expect when their travel or holiday booking has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, and their legal rights
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Research Briefing
New UKCA and UKNI product markings
This Commons briefing paper provides information on the use of the new UKCA and UKNI marks, the role of notified bodies, and the responsibilities of economic operators (i.e. manufacturer, importer and distributor).
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Constituency Casework
Coronavirus and insurance
Covid-19 (coronavirus) and responses to it have created new challenges for customers and insurers alike. Responses from governments and insurers continue to emerge and to be updated.
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Debate Pack
Access to and acceptance of cash during the Covid-19 outbreak
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on access to and acceptance of cash during and beyond the Covid-19 pandemic on Thursday 3 December at 1:30 pm.
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Research Briefing
Postal services
This note gives an overview of postal services in the UK. It discusses current regulation, market trends and consumer problems.
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Research Briefing
Fuel Poverty
This Library briefing note summarises the levels of fuel poverty across the UK, policies to address fuel poverty, and stakeholder comment on the issue.
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Research Briefing
Regulation of fireworks
There are strict rules in place in the UK regulating the sale, possession and use of fireworks. This Commons briefing paper provides an overview of the current legislative provisions regulating the supply and use of fireworks in England & Wales and (in the main) Scotland.
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Research Briefing
Consumer sales contracts: rules on the transfer of ownership of goods
This Commons briefing paper considers the formation of sale of goods contracts between consumers and traders and the current rules on transfer of ownership. It also summarises the background to the Law Commission’s consultation and the main provisions of a draft Bill to reform the transfer of ownership rules in respect of consumer contracts.
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Debate Pack
e-petition 276425, relating to the sale of fireworks
A Westminster Hall debate on e-petition 27642, relating to the sale of fireworks is scheduled for Monday 2 November 2020 at 4.30pm. The Member leading the debate is Tonia Antoniazzi MP.
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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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Research Briefing
Secondary ticketing
This Commons briefing paper outlines the current regulation of the secondary ticketing market. It also considers recent initiatives to tighten regulation of this sector.
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Research Briefing
Regulation of advertising by the ASA
This House of Commons briefing paper considers the regulation of advertising in the UK and provides an overview of the functions and remit of the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Business re-opening
This Commons Library Briefing Paper discusses business closure and re-opening across the UK. It considered which businesses were required to close under the four lockdown regulations and how each of the four nations are lifting these regulations. As well as looking at which businesses can re-open it outlines the steps that they must take to do so safely.
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Research Briefing
Shop opening hours and Sunday trading
This Commons briefing paper sets out the current legal position in respect of shop opening hours. It considers recent calls to suspend Sunday trading rules during the coronavirus pandemic. It also outlines new rights for Sunday shop workers contained in the Enterprise Act 2016.
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Research Briefing
Doorstep selling
This Commons briefing paper provides an outline of the current regulation of doorstep selling (or cold calling) under the provisions of the Consumer Contracts Regulations. It also provides information on how 'No Cold Calling Zones' work in practice.
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