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  • Government widens fight against excessive red tape

    As part of Government’s Red Tape Challenge, from today (21 September) businesses and the public are invited to go online and identify ways that…

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

  • Excessive charges for use of credit and debit cards to be banned

    A new consultation will be launched on Monday to look at banning above cost payment surcharges; a measure the UK will put in place to bring …

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

  • Consumers set to benefit from claims management crackdown

    Plans unveiled today will mean that Claims Management Companies that provide a poor service could be forced to pay compensation.

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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 announced on consumer rights across Europe

    The Consumer Rights Directive, agreed by the European Commission in 2011, focuses on simplifying and harmonising rules in a few key areas of…

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

  • Claim Regulator improves consumer protection

    The 2011/12 Claims Management Regulation Unit’s annual report.

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

  • Comply with Claim Management Regulations or risk being shut down

    That’s the latest warning from the Claims Management Regulation Unit.

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

  • DCMS cuts quangos

    Nineteen public bodies to be abolished or reformed.

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

  • New power strengthens consumer credit protection

    The Government is to give the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) the power to suspend a consumer credit licence with immediate effect where there …

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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 proposals to strengthen and clarify consumer rights

    The consultation seeks views on rights and remedies for goods and services and digital content supplied under a contract. The Bill of Rights…

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

  • Communities get new powers to tackle alcohol-fuelled crime and disorder

    Communities across England and Wales will benefit from two new powers that will help them tackle alcohol-fuelled violence and disorder, the home office announced today.

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

  • Vulnerable households set to save on water bills

    An estimated 2.4 million households have difficulties meeting the costs of their water bills.

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

  • Online retail in UK set to top £77bn in 2012

    The market has exploded in recent years, with 30 per cent of all cross border trade in Europe, going through UK retailers. John Andrews …

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

  • Improving intellectual property dispute resolution

    The Government is committed to providing SMEs with the economic environment and framework they need to grow. The Hargreaves Review identified…

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

  • Energy Summit aims to put consumers first

    An event focused on reducing bills for Scottish energy consumers brought together the "Big Six" energy companies, consumer groups and the UK and Scottish Governments in Rutherglen today

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

  • Nineteen areas move out of drought

    Recent record-breaking rainfall has altered the situation.

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

  • Myth bust: Daily Mail claims about the need for standpipes

    If there's a third dry winter, the likelihood of needing standpipes will increase slightly for 2013, but the chance of needing them is still very low.

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

  • Sunday trading laws relaxed for Olympics

    The Bill to suspend Sunday Trading Laws during the Olympic and Paralympic Games received Royal Assent today.

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