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This briefing paper explains action taken by the Office of Fair Trading and the Law Commission to investigate fees charged by managing agents or freeholders when a leasehold owner of a retirement flat wants to sell or rent out their home. These fees are often referred to as 'exit' or 'event' fees.
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This Commons briefing paper provides an overview of some of the main issues in respect of the impact of Brexit on the UK's consumer regime. As of 21 May 2021 this paper has been superseded by a new Library briefing paper (CBP 09126) (see below).
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Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
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The stand-off between demonstrators and the authorities in Algeria continues.
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This note is being updated and will be published shortly.
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Passengers rights are guaranteed through a combination of EU regulation, international conventions and resolutions, as well as voluntary commitments of airlines. The applicability of these rights depends on the airline a person is travelling with and where they are departing from.
Research Briefing
A summary of the process and details of the 2019-20 Main Estimates, the way in which Parliament approves the Government's spending plans.
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This briefing paper charts the implementation of controversial reforms to the probation service.
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This paper gives an overview of how EU air quality legislation and policy is currently enshrined in the UK legal framework. It sets out the speculation and what is known so far about what could change in respect of air quality following Brexit.
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Both the standard and enhanced Delay Repay compensation schemes have regularly been touted as being more generous to passengers. This is true for many, but there is evidence in this paper to suggest that the shift to Delay Repay from the Passenger’s Charter has left many season ticket holders worse off.
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This Commons Library briefing paper looks at the lower age limits for the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) mobility components, the rationale for them, and at the position of successive governments. It also gives information on the “Family Fund Mobility Support” pilot scheme.
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What is the law around post-16 SEND? What are EHC plans? What support can those age 16-25 get? How many receive support? How is it funded? How are disputes handled? How does the system in higher education differ?
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This briefing paper explains new forms of service delivery being implemented by local authorities, including shared services, outsourcing, 'insourcing', local authority trading companies and mutuals.
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This briefing explains the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme's treatment of victims of child abuse and current areas of reform. It covers England, Scotland and Wales.
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This paper discusses the British Transport Police (BTP): its operations, how it is overseen and current plans for its reform.
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