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The European Commission has published an amendment to the Cosmetic Products Regulations
Explains the aim of the deal, the negotiations and the benefits to businesses and consumers.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Explains how the EU-US free trade deal will make trade easier and cheaper by reducing unnecessary differences in regulation.
The CMA welcomes the Advertising Standards Authority decisions to uphold its complaints relating to 2 online children’s games.
The CMA is taking action to protect shoppers from misleading offers after a thorough examination of supermarkets’ promotions.
Consumers will have enhanced, easy to understand rights following Royal Assent for the Consumer Rights Act being given today (26 March 2015).
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
High street banks, consumer groups and the government have signed up to an industry-wide agreement to minimise the impact of branch closures.
Mobile networks to offer £100 liability cap for consumers when huge bills run-up on stolen mobiles after Government action
Open letter to secondary ticket websites about their obligations to buyers under consumer protection law.
Open letter to higher education providers about their obligations to prospective and existing undergraduate students under consumer protection law.
Vince Cable responds to the announcement that the Groceries Code Adjudicator will be launching an investigation into Tesco.
The government is bringing in tough new laws and bulking up existing codes of practice to tackle the issues of late payment.
The CMA has today opened a consultation on a suite of draft unfair contract terms guidance.
Vince Cable: businesses and consumers across Europe are being let down by the “patchwork” approach to the digital economy in Europe.
£300 million worth of gift vouchers bought this year could go unspent according to research by the UK Gift Card and Voucher Association.
Top things to know about the free trade agreement currently under negotiation between the EU and the USA.
Secretary of State for Business Vince Cable's letter to banks about branch closures.
The government has put forward a number of tips to help consumers stay safe.
A detailed response to concerns about the EU-US Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP).
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is warning learner drivers to avoid copycat websites and save money by using GOV.UK.
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