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Brief examines whether non‑payment of the TV licence should be decriminalised, noting the government has launched the BBC Charter review which will assess the broadcaster’s funding model and licence fee collection arrangements.
Royal Mail has repeatedly failed to meet statutory delivery targets over several years and has been fined by Ofcom, reflecting ongoing performance and regulatory compliance issues in postal services and their oversight.
Changes in TV habits such as on‑demand streaming have prompted questions about the BBC licence fee; the Commons Library examines options for the future of the corporation’s funding model.
There is no dedicated regulatory regime for funeral directors in England, Wales or Northern Ireland, unlike Scotland. The briefing examines arguments for introducing regulation in England and Wales and outlines how Scotland implemented its framework.
Outlines how the privatised water industry in England and Wales is economically regulated, including regional monopoly companies and the price review process that sets customer bills.
The government and the Competition and Markets Authority propose reforms to regulate veterinary practices and tackle rising vet bills, aiming to change oversight and market rules to address affordability and competition in the sector.
Pensions dashboards are being developed to let people view information about all their pensions online, centralising records to improve access and transparency for pension savers across the UK.
Explains how people can escalate unresolved disputes with companies or organisations to an ombudsman, outlining eligibility, complaint steps and what outcomes complainants can expect from adjudication.
Explains how to escalate complaints about UK Government departments and other public bodies in England to the Public Service Ombudsman, setting out routes and likely steps for complainants.
Provides FAQs on the 2025 immigration white paper proposals, summarising planned changes such as longer qualifying periods for indefinite leave to remain and other post‑white paper visa and settlement rule alterations.
Former prime ministers can claim up to £115,000 a year under the Public Duty Costs Allowance to cover office and staffing costs that help them fulfil post‑office public duties, the House of Commons Library note explains.
Hairdressers and barbers in the UK remain unregulated as a profession, though they fall under existing consumer protection laws; the Commons Library briefing outlines the current legal framework and implications.
Guidance for MPs on helping constituents obtain military service records sets out what kinds of records exist, how to request them and practical steps for accessing personnel files and service history.