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  • Buy Better Together Challenge

    Better shopping deals for the consumer gets a boost as the winner of the UK Buy Better Together Challenge is announced.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New power to boost consumers access to data

    Jo Swinson announces new powers for consumers to request their personal customer data from business, under the midata programme.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Next steps making midata a reality

    Government highlights latest proposals for the groundbreaking midata programme, which aims to give consumers access to their data.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New proposals on consumer rights across Europe

    The government has published a consultation on the Consumer Rights Directive. It covers new measures to deliver greater clarity and transparency on consumer rights, and aims to help boost the confidence of both consumers and…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New proposals for consumer rights

    Government launches new consultation on a consumer bill of rights, seeking your views on strengthening and modernising consumer law.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New national board will uncover scams and rogue traders

    New proposals to create a National Trading Standards Board and make Citizens Advice a champion for consumer information.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Improving Trading Standards to protect consumers

    Have your say on proposals to make it easier for Trading Standards officers to tackle rogue traders, and reduce the burdens on business.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Purchasing power to the people

    New £60,000 Community Challenge Prize launches.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The midata vision of consumer empowerment

    The Government has announced a ground-breaking partnership with 26 organisations to deliver a new era of consumer empowerment.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Empowering and protecting the consumer

    New Government proposals aim to simplify the current landscape, providing better protection and advice for the consumer.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Trading Standards Institute Conference

    Good afternoon and thank you for inviting me here today. Last year I made my first speech at your conference as the new Consumer Minister. …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Review of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (FFRs): letter from BIS to stakeholders

    Informed stakeholders and invited comments on progress on the review of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (FFRs…

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  • Citizens Advice Consumer Empowerment Debate

    Introduction Thank you for inviting me to speak at your debate today. Your topic - empowerment - is a very timely and important one right…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Better Choices: Better Deals

    Introduction Thank you very much for joining us today for the launch of _Better Choices: Better Deals _- the Government’s strategy to create…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Trading standards - the year ahead

    Introduction Hello, I’m sorry I can’t be with you in person today - I’m afraid I have had to stay in London on Government business. But…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Empowering the consumer

    Consumer Minister Ed Davey wants to explore ideas with the public, communities and businesses on empowering the consumer.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New consumer rights on lending

    Consumers should take advantage of new rights aimed at protecting them and encouraging lenders to act more responsibly.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Reform of the consumer protection regime

    Introduction Thank you for inviting me here today. I welcome this opportunity to explain the thinking behind our recent decision to reshape…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • How to be savvy when doing your online shopping

    Know your consumer rights when buying Christmas presents this year.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Programme for Government: Consumer Protection

    This is a response to the public comments received on 'The Coalition: Our Programme for Government' on Consumer Protection.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government