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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Insight
Gigabit broadband: How is the rollout going?
The availability of gigabit speeds had risen to 36% of premises by January 2021 according to recent Ofcom data.
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Research Briefing
The UK competition regime
This note describes how competition law works in the UK. It considers past and proposed reforms, the implications of Brexit and competition in digital markets.
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Research Briefing
Brexit: UK consumer protection law
This Commons briefing paper considers some of the implications of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU for selected areas of consumer protection law.
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Research Briefing
Consumer protection: online scams
This Commons Library briefing paper is concerned with online scams. In addition to looking at the scale of the problem, it considers the different types of scams, who are the targeted victims, and what is being done to combat them.
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Insight
Economic Update: Recovery gathering pace
Forecasts for growth this year have been raised and confidence in the economy among households and businesses has improved.
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Debate Pack
Protecting consumers from online scams
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.
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Research Briefing
Fintech: a guide to financial technology
An overview of what 'fintech' is, the opportunities and challenges it presents, and how the Government has responded to it.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Business interruption insurance
An overview of how business interruption insurance policies have been interpreted in the context of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Research Briefing
Household flood insurance: Flood Re
How Flood Re helps to manage an affordable market for flood insurance for most householders
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Research Briefing
Central bank digital currencies
An overview of what central bank digital currencies are and what they might offer.
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Insight
Economy in March 2021: Post-Brexit trade data and consumer confidence
This Insight looks at the impact the pandemic continues to have on the economy, and discusses possible signs of recovery.
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Research Briefing
Timeshares: problems faced by UK owners
This Commons briefing paper provides an overview of EU and UK regulation of timeshares and other long-term holiday products.
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Insight
The rise of armchair retail trading: Risks and regulation
Why are trading apps becoming more popular and what are the possible risks?
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Research Briefing
Banking fraud
This briefing answers frequently asked questions about banking scams, and describes: the scale of the problem; the types of scam; what help is available for victims; and government and industry action.
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