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Water bills will be cut for the most vulnerable households under plans announced by Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman today.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Government announces new proposals to create a single competition body, to boost growth and streamline processes for business.
A Competition Regime for Growth: a consultation on options for reform’ sets out proposals to create a single Competition and Markets Authority…
Introduction Thank you for inviting me to speak at your debate today. Your topic - empowerment - is a very timely and important one right…
Introduction Thank you very much for joining us today for the launch of _Better Choices: Better Deals _- the Government’s strategy to create…
Action Fraud has set up a dedicated email address where you can forward any scam emails that you receive.
Introduction Hello, I’m sorry I can’t be with you in person today - I’m afraid I have had to stay in London on Government business. But…
Consumer Minister Ed Davey wants to explore ideas with the public, communities and businesses on empowering the consumer.
The Government today announced that Martin Wheatley will become chief executive designate of the Consumer Protection and Markets Authority.
Consumers should take advantage of new rights aimed at protecting them and encouraging lenders to act more responsibly.
In tough times it is more important than ever that people know their rights, and the Government is determined that all consumers are aware of…
A bill of sale is used to secure a loan on a consumer’s personal property, typically a car. Concerns were raised that this form of loan could…
Vivienne Sugar’s role will commence from 25 January 2011. She will lead the organisation as the Government consults on how to reform and streamline…
Current laws restrict bakers to producing loaves of unpackaged bread in set sizes while licensed premises are limited to selling alcoholic drinks…
The Government has today announced new funding to continue the fight against loan sharks and scams.
Specialist regional Illegal Money Lending (IML) and Scambuster teams run by Trading Standards will continue to be funded by the Department for…
The Financial Secretary and the Minister for Consumer Affairs launches consultation on transferring consumer credit regulation.
The Government consultation on the transposition of the European Commission’s new Timeshare Directive into UK law closed on 1 October earlier…
Introduction Thank you for inviting me here today. I welcome this opportunity to explain the thinking behind our recent decision to reshape…
Know your consumer rights when buying Christmas presents this year.
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