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  • Guides take on loan sharks

    A Girlguiding group has joined the fight against illegal money lenders and been rewarded for making a difference in their community.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 25 November 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on welfare for immigrants, the Attorney General, Scotland, pay day loans and RBS.

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

  • Payday industry not meeting voluntary codes

    Findings from a government survey have found that payday lenders are not fully complying with industry standards brought in last year

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

  • Competition and Markets Authority launch

    Competition Minister Jo Swinson launches shadow Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

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

  • Plans for stronger competition regime announced

    Major steps towards creating the UK’s new strengthened and streamlined competition regime have been announced.

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

  • Crackdown on rip-off card charges begins

    A ban on excessive charges for people who use debit or credit cards to buy goods and services comes into force today

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

  • Government takes action to tackle payday lending concerns

    Payday lenders could face new restrictions on how they advertise and a new code of practice under fresh plans announced today

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

  • New consumer rights on lending

    Consumers should take advantage of new rights aimed at protecting them and encouraging lenders to act more responsibly.

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

  • Funding announced to help fight illegal money lenders and scams

    The Government has today announced new funding to continue the fight against loan sharks and scams.

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

  • Programme for Government: Consumer Protection

    This is a response to the public comments received on 'The Coalition: Our Programme for Government' on Consumer Protection.

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

  • Online credit reports

    Consumers can now view their credit reports online for just £2 following an agreement with the three major credit reference agencies.

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