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Business Minister Anna Soubry has established a new industry-led group to work with government to improve product safety recalls in the UK.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
The government has published an independent report into the consumer protection measures concerning online secondary ticketing facilities.
The government has taken steps to improve Britain’s competitiveness and open up markets, in a bid to empower consumers with greater choice.
The government plans to make switching providers quicker and easier across a range of sectors.
New plans to end unfair tipping practices and increase transparency for consumers and employees have been announced.
Business Minister Anna Soubry has written to Trading Standards calling on them to do more to crackdown on illegal laser pens being sold in the UK.
Paul Newby has been appointed as Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA).
Consultation opens on how terms and conditions (T&Cs) can be made more user-friendly and on proposals to introduce fines for unfair terms.
Speech by Baroness Neville-Rolfe about the importance of the digital single market for consumers.
The government is calling on businesses to join a steering group and work to improve product safety recalls in order to protect consumers.
New European Commission proposals mean that UK consumers will be able to access digital subscriptions when travelling in other EU countries.
Government has pressed for reforms that could stop holidaymakers being charged more for car hire, train travel and resort tickets in Europe.
Double boost as the EU gives approval to scrap mobile roaming charges and agrees tougher protection for travellers buying package holidays.
New ‘Switching Principles’ set out what consumers should expect from providers when they switch.
China Britain Business Council and Alibaba agreement has resulted in the removal of £8 million worth of counterfeit versions of UK products.
The government is to look into ways supermarket price comparisons can be made simpler for shoppers.
Intellectual Property Minister Baroness Neville-Rolfe speaks about the importance and successes of Operation Opson.
Consumer Rights Act to give consumers new legal rights entitling them to a repair or replacement when digital products are faulty.
European Union agreement expected to give green light to cheaper European holiday calls.
Business Secretary Sajid Javid has requested a nationwide investigation into the safety of children’s fancy dress costumes.
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