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How the government is changing some laws to help consumers.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The Consumer Forum brings together the CEOs of the economic regulators, plus the FCA and the CMA, with the relevant ministers from their respective sponsor departments. It aims to enhance collaboration and coordination between government and regulators.
Employment Tribunal decision.
Data and analysis of an alternative consumer prices basket, rescaled to remove unavailable items, for the period April to June 2020 in the UK during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Government response to the review of consumer protection measures in the online ticket resale market.
Bills of sale are being use to support "log book" lending, namely lending using a consumer's car as security. This practice has been the subject of relatively high levels of complaints to consumer groups and the OFT.
First published during the 2005 to 2010 Labour government
This is the Law Commission report on consumer prepayments on retailer insolvency.
This research explored the attitudes and experiences of individuals shopping online, including misrepresentation or undervaluation, and consumer awareness of VAT and customs requirements.
An independent research report.
Seeks views on options to simplify the law in relation to the supply of goods, services and digital content supplied under a contract.
Research on the impact and effectiveness of alternative dispute resolution and the court system in resolving consumer disputes with traders
Household final consumption expenditure (HHFCE) for the UK, as a measure of growth. Includes all spending on goods and services by members of UK households.
Household final consumption expenditure (HHFCE) for the United Kingdom (UK), as a measure of growth. Includes all spending on goods and services by members of UK households.
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