Research Briefing
Political advertising
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
No-deal Brexit: A guide to Commons Library research
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
Who regulates hairdressers?
Information about the current regulation of hairdressers in the UK
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Research Briefing
Energy Smart Meters
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
Broadband
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
Brexit: product standards and safety marking
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
Economic update: Consumers spend but economy contracts
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
Personal finance: FAQs
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
New online security measures: What if you don’t have a smartphone?
From September 2019, people shopping or banking online may face new checks in order to prevent fraud.
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Insight
Economic update: Growth slows at home and abroad
Growth has slowed in recent months, while a faltering international economy and Brexit uncertainties pose risks to the outlook.
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Debate Pack
Developing a retail strategy for the future
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Constituency Casework
Who regulates estate agents?
This page provides brief information about the current regulation of estate agents in England and Wales.
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Research Briefing
Advertising: vaping and e-cigarettes
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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Debate Pack
Debate on an e-petition calling for a ban on the use of all non-recyclable and unsustainable food packaging
A pack will be prepared ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall at 4.30pm on Monday 24 June 2019 on an e-petition relating to unsustainable packaging. The debate will be opened by Daniel Zeichner MP.
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Research Briefing
Regulation of hairdressers
This Commons briefing paper provides information on the current regulation of hairdressers in the UK.
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