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Sets out what the government and others can do to help increase consumer power in a rapidly changing and demanding economy.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Andrew Tyrie spoke to the Social Market Foundation about protecting and promoting the consumer interest in the modern economy.
Tough new powers for competition watchdog to fine businesses directly who have broken consumer law.
Research commissioned to look at the practice of retailers targeting online shoppers
Bill for a simple, modern framework of consumer rights.
Andrea Coscelli explores the different dimensions of vulnerability and what businesses and regulators can do to help vulnerable consumers.
Speech given by Alex Chisholm, CMA Chief Executive, at the CCRP 2016 Competition Policy Roundtable in London.
Seeks views on options to simplify the law in relation to the supply of goods, services and digital content supplied under a contract.
Explains the Consumer Protection Partnerships work to date, current work to deal with consumer detriment, and future work.
Speech given by CMA Inquiry Chair, Philip Marsden, at the 11th Baltic Competition Conference in Vilnius.
Speech given by CMA Chairman, David Currie, at a New Zealand Commerce Commission public lecture.
The National Infrastructure Commission has published its first report: Smart power.
Housing and Homelessness Minister Heather Wheeler MP’s speech at the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) annual conference.
Consumer Minister Ed Davey wants to explore ideas with the public, communities and businesses on empowering the consumer.
Introduction Thank you very much for joining us today for the launch of _Better Choices: Better Deals _- the Government’s strategy to create…
The Consumer Empowerment Strategy sets out what the government and others can do to help increase consumer power.
New government research shows UK consumers feel confident and knowledgeable when choosing and buying goods and services.
Introduction Thank you for inviting me to speak at your debate today. Your topic - empowerment - is a very timely and important one right…
Under the plans announced by Edward Davey businesses will provide key information to their customers on how they use and buy goods and services…
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