Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper provides information about looking for a missing person, dealing with their property and affairs while they are missing, and applying for a declaration of presumed death
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper considers who is responsible for arranging and paying for a funeral in England and Wales.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper deals with the establishment of a fund to pay the fees charged by burial and cremation authorities, and some associated expenses, in respect of the funeral in England of a child under the age of 18
Research Briefing
This paper provides figures for the number of people claiming unemployment benefits (the “claimant count”) by parliamentary constituency, as well as a summary of the latest labour market statistics for the UK as a whole.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper considers how a bankruptcy order will affect an existing bank account and the basis on which an undischarged bankrupt may be able to open and operate a new current account.
Research Briefing
This Library briefing paper looks in detail at the legality of phoenix trading and the personal liability of directors to the creditors of an insolvent company.
Research Briefing
The purpose of this Commons’ briefing paper is to consider in detail three BEIS consultations on insolvency and corporate governance.
Research Briefing
New rules requiring Insolvency Practitioners to provide upfront estimates of what they will charge for their work came into force on 1 October 2015. This briefing paper provides information on the background to, and the main provisions of, the Insolvency (amendment) Rules 2015.
Constituency casework,Research Briefing
This page provides information on preventing and reporting nuisance calls: unsolicited and unwanted marketing messages; silent or abandoned calls; and spam texts.
Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Guidance on who can get a firearms licence and how to apply.
Constituency casework,Research Briefing
When summoned for jury service a person is legally obliged to attend, unless there are compelling reasons why they are unable to. A fine of £1,000 can be levied if the summons form is not returned of if the potential juror fails to turn up for their jury service.
Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Explains the way Council Tax is calculated and any discounts or exemptions that may apply
Research Briefing
This short note provides a list of EU trade agreements in force.
Research Briefing
The Winter Fuel Payment is a tax-free annual payment to help older people meet the cost of their winter fuel bills. The “standard” rates are £200 per eligible household where the oldest person is under 80, and £300 for households containing a person aged 80 or over.
Research Briefing
This briefing discusses how future UK trade policy after Brexit could affect the availability, price and quality of food, as well as the prospects for farmers, food producers and processors. It sets out key statistics on the UK’s international food and drink trade and considers the potential opportunities and challenges of new trading relationships after the UK leaves the EU, including under a Withdrawal Agreement or a no deal scenario.
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