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  • 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

  • Local growth on agenda for annual LEP conference

    Business Secretary Vince Cable, Transport Secretary Justine Greening, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Eric Pickles and…

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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

  • Ban on standalone gold marks on bonded gold

    The British Hallmarking Council (BHC) clarifies the legal position on marking bonded gold, rolled gold and gold plated products.

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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

  • Minimum alcohol pricing

    Prime Minister: "We have to tackle the scourge of violence caused by binge drinking. And we have to do it now."

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

  • Richard Benyon’s speech at the Waterwise conference

    Richard Benyon’s speech at the Waterwise conference.

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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

  • Save water now to limit the effects of drought says Spelman

    Everyone must find a way to save water to help limit the effects of drought.

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

  • Defra launches consultation to tackle unpaid water bills

    The industry had to write off approximately £328 million of household debt in 2010-11 which leads to higher bills for those that do pay.

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

  • Have your say on late night drinking venues

    A public online consultation has been launched today asking for views on how local authorities should manage late night drinking venues.

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

  • Djanogly: Reform to solicitors to give UK consumers greater choice

    UK consumers and businesses will find solicitors’ more competitive, more accessible and more efficient following reforms to legal services.

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

  • Taskforce to boost finance options for businesses

    Tim Breedon will be supported by a panel of experts drawn from the business and finance community, who will examine the challenges facing businesses…

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

  • Spelman: Water reform needed to tackle threat of future droughts

    Water for Life recognises that water is essential for economic growth and that we must protect the environment for future generations.

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

  • Tackling a summer drought begins now

    Water companies and the public need to plan now for a summer drought.

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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

  • Government, business and consumer groups commit to midata vision of consumer empowerment

    The businesses, consumer bodies and regulators involved are all committed to working with Government to achieve its vision for _midata, _launched…

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

  • Three new Deputy Chairmen of Competition Commission announced

    Minister for Employment Relations, Consumer and Postal Affairs Edward Davey said: “I would like to welcome Simon Polito, Martin Cave and Alasdair…

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

  • More choice and lower water bills for businesses

    Government proposals to slash the current threshold to just five megalitres of water.

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

  • New law helps businesses protect their IP rights

    The change will encourage more businesses to protect their intellectual property and enforce their rights. Evidence presented to the recent …

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