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Jo Swinson hosted a summit today (26 November 2013) on delivery charges with e-retailers, consumer groups, couriers and enforcement groups.
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Three calls for evidence launched asking business groups, stakeholders and others to submit their views to reviews into 3 policy areas.
Competition Minister Jo Swinson launches shadow Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
The games industry should not be pressuring children to make in-game purchases, according to new sector-wide principles published for consultation.
The government is set to crack down on excessive mobile phone roaming charges and hidden price hikes in renewal notices
The Intellectual Property Office is to host an international conference on 20 September to set out the UK's plans to tackle ‘fake food’
Victims bullied or misled into buying are to be given new rights to get their money back from rogue traders whose practices cost billions
Government is seeking feedback on how the payday industry meets the standards set out in the voluntary codes.
The business secretary outlines proposals to improve company transparency and boost public trust in business.
Businesses have taken up the challenge to create new digital apps using real consumer data as the ‘midata’ Innovation Lab is now open
Government Ministers and regulators meet with payday lenders and consumer groups to discuss concerns about payday lending
Codes of practice which protect consumers and encourage businesses have been welcomed by Consumer Minister Jo Swinson.
Measures to enhance consumer rights and make them easier to understand have been unveiled today by Consumer Minister Jo Swinson.
The European Commission has published proposals to change the current legislation governing all official controls in the food and agriculture industries.
The Secretary of State for Scotland, Michael Moore has welcomed a package of new funding for Citizens Advice Scotland.
Consumer Minister Jo Swinson announces £9.5million of additional funding for the Citizens Advice Service
Proposals announced today will make it easier for groups of consumers and companies to take action against anti-competitive businesses.
Consumer and Competition Minister Jo Swinson today announced Christine Tacon as the independent Groceries Code Adjudicator.
A radical new approach to give more power to consumers in their relationships with business.
As Boxing Day sales begin and January sales loom, Consumer Affairs Minister Jo Swinson is urging consumers to shop responsibly and be aware …
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