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The Competition and Market Authority (CMA)'s work aims to tackle potentially harmful online selling practices.
VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
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Rules for online and distance selling for businesses
Anyone in Northern Ireland selling medicines to the public via a website must still comply with the requirement to apply the EU common logo.
Rights of Way order details, including start date notices, inquiry & hearing notices, decision letters and costs decisions.
Practical advice, information and useful links for UK businesses looking to access the US market by selling online.
The Online Advertising Taskforce brings together representatives from government and the online advertising sector to work in collaboration to address illegal harms and the protection of children in relation to online advertising.
Facts relating to e-commerce and web sales
The CMA is calling on Wowcher to change its selling practices, which could be putting unfair pressure on customers to make quick purchases.
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