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Victims bullied or misled into buying are to be given new rights to get their money back from rogue traders whose practices cost billions
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trades Union Administration Bill has been published.
Government is seeking feedback on how the payday industry meets the standards set out in the voluntary codes.
A call for evidence to look at the current whistleblowing laws, has been launched by Employment Relations Minister Jo Swinson today.
Businesses have taken up the challenge to create new digital apps using real consumer data as the ‘midata’ Innovation Lab is now open
The UK’s implementation of the Extractives Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI) is launched
Government Ministers and regulators meet with payday lenders and consumer groups to discuss concerns about payday lending
Jo Swinson meets with fathers and parenting organisations to discuss fathers’ roles in promoting body confidence.
The government has written to the Low Pay Commission (LPC) today setting out its remit for its 2014 Report.
A call for views on corporate responsibility has been published
Reforms to curb excessive executive pay have been confirmed today after the new regulations were laid before Parliament
Proposals to streamline the processes for businesses appealing a decision by an economic regulator or competition authority are announced
Codes of practice which protect consumers and encourage businesses have been welcomed by Consumer Minister Jo Swinson.
Reforms to simplify and strengthen companies’ non-financial reports have been confirmed after the regulations were laid before Parliament
Measures to enhance consumer rights and make them easier to understand have been unveiled today by Consumer Minister Jo Swinson.
New plan to support women seeking finance.
Womens Business Council recommendations published
Scheme encouraging gender equality at work celebrates milestone; 1.6m employees now covered.
Jo Swinson comments on Royal Mail and Post Office 'Click and Collect' launch announcement
Minister says: "no-one's energy, ambition and opportunity should be wasted by low body image”
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