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The Consumer Rights Act came into force one year ago today (1 October 2016) in the biggest shake up of consumer law in a generation.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Regulatory Delivery website brings two into one for stakeholders.
New Commission Implementing Decision establishes best available techniques (BAT) for waste water and waste gas treatment/management systems in the chemical sector
The European Commission has published an amendment to Annex IV of EU Directive 2011/65/EU
Paul Newby reminds pub companies what is expected of them in relation to the operation of the Pubs Code.
The number of people reporting they are on a zero-hours contract as their main job has exceeded 900,000, according to the Office for National Statistaics (ONS).
The European Commission has published an amendment to the Cosmetic Products Regulations to include a new nanomaterial ingredient
Government announces plans to ban microbeads in cosmetics and personal care products.
Office of the Public Guardian publishes comprehensive guidance to being an attorney – someone who makes crucial decisions for someone else.
The largest list of employers to be named and shamed for failing to pay their workers the National Minimum Wage has been published.
The full list of ministerial responsibilities in the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has now been confirmed.
Plans have been revealed to improve road safety and give consumers a better service when they take their vehicle for its MOT.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Government has today (Tuesday 5 July 2016) introduced the Digital Economy Bill to Parliament, as part of its ambition for the UK to be the most digital nation in the world
Business Minister Anna Soubry has established a new industry-led group to work with government to improve product safety recalls in the UK.
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June to November, and can affect the Caribbean as well as southern and eastern USA and Atlantic Canada.
The government has published an independent report into the consumer protection measures concerning online secondary ticketing facilities.
The government has taken steps to improve Britain’s competitiveness and open up markets, in a bid to empower consumers with greater choice.
The government plans to make switching providers quicker and easier across a range of sectors.
Business Secretary Sajid Javid has instructed the Insolvency Service to fast-track its investigation into BHS.
New plans to end unfair tipping practices and increase transparency for consumers and employees have been announced.
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