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  • Competition and Markets Authority guidance consultation: launch

    Opening remarks at the launch of the consultation on part 1 of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) guidance.

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  • Government continues strong action on payday lending

    Government is seeking feedback on how the payday industry meets the standards set out in the voluntary codes.

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

  • Reform conference on "Responsible capitalism"

    The business secretary outlines proposals to improve company transparency and boost public trust in business.

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

  • Plans for stronger competition regime announced

    Major steps towards creating the UK’s new strengthened and streamlined competition regime have been announced.

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

  • Businesses get creative with consumer data at the ‘midata’ Innovation Lab launch

    Businesses have taken up the challenge to create new digital apps using real consumer data as the ‘midata’ Innovation Lab is now open

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

  • New rules to protect customers from rogue claims firms

    Customers taking on the services of claims management companies (CMCs) will be better protected as tough new rules come into effect.

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

  • Government and regulators quiz payday industry at summit

    Government Ministers and regulators meet with payday lenders and consumer groups to discuss concerns about payday lending

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

  • Corporate responsibility call for views published

    A call for views on corporate responsibility has been published

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

  • Green light for £1 million boost to UK motorsport industry

    £1 million competition to help SMEs drive motorsport technologies around the world has been put on the starting grid

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

  • Tenanted Pub Company Summit

    The Business Secretary explains why the government is consulting on the tied model for pubs.

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

  • Government welcomes customer service best practice code

    Codes of practice which protect consumers and encourage businesses have been welcomed by Consumer Minister Jo Swinson.

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

  • G8 Summit: negotiations for historic EU-US trade deal announced

    The G8 2013 Summit began with an announcement to launch negotiations on a landmark trade deal between the European Union and the USA.

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

  • New bill of rights to help businesses and consumers

    Measures to enhance consumer rights and make them easier to understand have been unveiled today by Consumer Minister Jo Swinson.

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

  • Claims management companies that break the rules will be named online

    Consumers will be able to check if claims management companies (CMCs) are subject to investigation with the launch of a new online tool.

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

  • European Commission proposes revisions to food and feed regulations

    The European Commission has published proposals to change the current legislation governing all official controls in the food and agriculture industries.

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  • Tougher rules for claims management companies

    The Claims Management Regulator (CMR) is set to introduce a number of changes.

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

  • Crackdown on rip-off card charges begins

    A ban on excessive charges for people who use debit or credit cards to buy goods and services comes into force today

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

  • Information for businesses trading with or in Cyprus

    Latest guidance for UK businesses affected by the current situation in Cyprus

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

  • Allocation of EU structural funding across the UK

    Government sets out how the UK’s allocation of EU Structural Funds will be divided across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

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

  • Scotland’s consumers to benefit from £1.5 million boost to Citizens Advice Scotland

    The Secretary of State for Scotland, Michael Moore has welcomed a package of new funding for Citizens Advice Scotland.

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