Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper considers the Government's proposals to increase the small claims track limit for personal injury claims and to reform the whiplash claims process
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper deals with the Civil Liability Bill [HL] which includes provisions relating to whiplash and the personal injury discount rate
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This paper explains the policy background to and contents and purpose of the Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018.
Research Briefing
Looks at the provisions of the Financial Guidance and Claims Act 2018 and the debates on it when the legislation was before Parliament
Debate Pack
This Paper is background for a debate on possible future reforms to the way that small firms can seek redress in cases of poor practice against them by their banks.
Research Briefing
This note summarises the issue of ‘mis-sold’ business loans, where firms entered into complex interest rate 'hedges' that subsequently proved to be very costly to them in the changed conditions following the financial crisis.
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This Note describes the regulatory framework which applies to claims management companies.
Research Briefing
Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) is charged on insurance premiums and covers most general insurance. This note gives a short history of the tax since it was introduced in 1993, including the rise in the main rate of tax confirmed in the Spring 2017 Budget.
Research Briefing
On 2 May the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill 2017-19 has its remaining stages in the House of Commons, having been amended in Committee.
Research Briefing
Brexit negotiations have resumed and this third phase will cover issues outstanding from the last phases - the Irish border in particular - and the framework for future EU-UK relations. This paper looks at how the EU and the UK envisage their relationship after Brexit.
Debate Pack
A further debate on the wider implications of and causes of poor treatment of small firms by banks such as the RBS's Global Restructuring Group.
Research Briefing
A petition is scheduled for debate on Monday 5 March 2018 on the subject: insurance should be on the car itself instead or the individuals who drive it
Research Briefing
This note charts successive phases of UK money laundering regulations and considers their benefits and burdens..
Research Briefing
This Paper outlines the potential impact of the combined open banking and new PSD2 Directive on UK banking which started in January 2018. It looks at new banking applications and potential improvements to the current account market as well as consumer protections.
Research Briefing
A review of the new laws passed, reports about and issues surrounding, banks over the recent years.
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