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  • Water customers no longer liable for sewerage repairs

    Water customers in England will no longer have to worry about being hit with surprise bills to repair blocked or damaged sewers, following changes that have come into force today.

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

  • New bill will strengthen consumer rights

    The Bill will update the law for goods and services and for digital content, clarify the law on unfair contract terms, consolidate consumer …

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

  • Government axes retail red tape

    Vince Cable announces plans to scrap or simplify more than 160 regulations that currently apply to retailers and their customers.

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

  • New research into high cost credit commissioned by Government

    Following the launch of a Review of the consumer credit and personal insolvency regimes last year, a substantial number of submissions to the…

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

  • Consultation on the planning process for major sewer projects launched

    A consultation on including proposed major sewers within the existing planning process for major infrastructure projects.

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

  • It’s a cracking result for three UK competition winners

    Children between the ages of 4-16 were asked to come up with ideas for a theme park or theme park ride as part of the Intellectual Property …

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

  • Review of Ofwat published

    Review of Ofwat's role, how it works with others and if its regulatory approach is delivering what the Government and customers expect.

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

  • New plans to cut bureaucracy in Brussels and keep the UK on the front foot in Europe

    The three new ‘Operating Principles’ set out how the UK can exert early influence over legislation coming from the European Union. They aim …

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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

  • Protection for consumers in need of reform

    Under proposals set out in a new consultation ‘Empowering and Protecting Consumers’, ministers want to see a new simplified ‘consumer landscape…

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

  • Drought declared in the Anglian region

    Parts of the Anglian region are now officially in a state of drought, Defra and the Environment Agency announced today.

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

  • Water companies must plan for a drier climate

    Dry weather is likely to become a more frequent occurrence in the future due to the impacts of climate change.

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

  • Report on Post Office mutualisation

    The proposals in the report by Co-operatives UK, the trade association for co-operative enterprises, would give the local owners of Post Office…

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

  • Government introduces Bill to overhaul consumer insurance law

    Government introduces Bill to overhaul consumer insurance law.

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

  • Chair of Competition Commission announced

    Mr Witcomb will be the Chair during the Government’s consultation on its proposals to merge the CC with the competition functions of the Office…

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

  • No ifs, it’s time for water butts

    With summer on its way it's time for gardeners to think about saving rainwater ready for their garden's thirstiest months.

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

  • Better Choices, Better Deals: New strategy to empower consumers

    Under the plans announced by Edward Davey businesses will provide key information to their customers on how they use and buy goods and services…

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

  • Consumer empowerment strategy published

    The Consumer Empowerment Strategy sets out what the government and others can do to help increase consumer power.

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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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