Water meters are devices that measure how much water is used at a property and allow customers to be charged for water based on their consumption (metered charging).
This Commons briefing paper provides a summary of the impact on ATOL of a “no deal” Brexit. In the process, it also provides an outline of the current insolvency protections provided by ATOL in respect of package holidays and LTAs.
This House of Commons briefing paper provides an overview of the current regulation of political advertising in the UK.
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Research Briefing
The No-deal Brexit: A guide to Commons Library research is an annotated bibliography of sources published by the House of Commons Library on a potential no-deal Brexit. It will be updated regularly. Links to the papers included in the resource are available on this page, the downloadable version includes additional comment on some of the selected papers.
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Constituency Casework
Information about the current regulation of hairdressers in the UK
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Research Briefing
Between now and the end of 2020 more than 50 million new energy ‘smart meters’ are being rolled out to 30 million homes and smaller non-domestic sites in Great Britain.
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Constituency Casework
Information about broadband, including different broadband speeds, technologies available and how to get access to broadband, upgrade the service or get compensation for poor service
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Research Briefing
This Commons briefing paper considers the UK’s conformity with product standards and safety marking in the lead up to Brexit.
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Insight
The UK economy contracted in quarter 2 of 2019, but consumers continue to spend. The new Government has made several public spending pledges.
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Research Briefing
MPs are often asked for help with personal finance issues. These can cover a wide variety of subjects, from difficulties opening a bank account to concerns about mortgage rates. This briefing sets out practical information to help you respond to common personal finance questions. It does not give the full policy background on each point. There are links to relevant documents throughout this briefing that provide more detail.
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Insight
From September 2019, people shopping or banking online may face new checks in order to prevent fraud.
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Insight
Growth has slowed in recent months, while a faltering international economy and Brexit uncertainties pose risks to the outlook.
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Research Briefing
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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Constituency Casework
This page provides brief information about the current regulation of estate agents in England and Wales.
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Research Briefing
This Commons briefing paper provides information about the advertising of e-cigarettes in the UK. Specifically, it considers the implementation and enforcement of the "Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016" and the role of the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
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