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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
From today, regulations enforcing consumer protections against hacking and cyber-attacks will take effect, mandating that internet-connected smart devices meet minimum-security standards by law.
Advice for higher education providers and undergraduate students to help them understand their obligations under consumer protection law.
Literature review for BIS to explore the relationships between, and evidence base for, consumer empowerment and economic growth. Identifies …
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt agreed a new action plan with regulators this morning, 28 June, to ensure consumers are being treated fairly and help those struggling to make payments.
New proposals to give consumers confidence to take up smart devices.
Product security factsheet accompanying the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill, outlining the problems the Bill will address and how.
We are seeking views on proposals to allow the creation of innovative data-driven services, for the benefit of consumers.
The Office of Fair Trading ( OFT ) was responsible for protecting consumer interests throughout the UK. Its responsibilities have been passed to a number of different organisations. View the closed OFT site in the UK Government Web Archive ....
Documents relating to the consumer regulation changes outlined by the social housing white paper
The CMA is undertaking work on consumer vulnerability.
New laws to be introduced to ban unavoidable hidden fees to force businesses to be upfront with customers
A 60-second summary on what you need to know following the CMA’s energy market investigation.
We’re seeking views on ways to improve consumer choice, including improving advice and representation and making switching suppliers faster.
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