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  • New rules to protect customers from rogue claims firms

    Customers taking on the services of claims management companies (CMCs) will be better protected as tough new rules come into effect.

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

  • Government and regulators quiz payday industry at summit

    Government Ministers and regulators meet with payday lenders and consumer groups to discuss concerns about payday lending

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

  • Corporate responsibility call for views published

    A call for views on corporate responsibility has been published

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

  • Green light for £1 million boost to UK motorsport industry

    £1 million competition to help SMEs drive motorsport technologies around the world has been put on the starting grid

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

  • Tenanted Pub Company Summit

    The Business Secretary explains why the government is consulting on the tied model for pubs.

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

  • Government welcomes customer service best practice code

    Codes of practice which protect consumers and encourage businesses have been welcomed by Consumer Minister Jo Swinson.

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

  • G8 Summit: negotiations for historic EU-US trade deal announced

    The G8 2013 Summit began with an announcement to launch negotiations on a landmark trade deal between the European Union and the USA.

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

  • New bill of rights to help businesses and consumers

    Measures to enhance consumer rights and make them easier to understand have been unveiled today by Consumer Minister Jo Swinson.

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

  • Claims management companies that break the rules will be named online

    Consumers will be able to check if claims management companies (CMCs) are subject to investigation with the launch of a new online tool.

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

  • European Commission proposes revisions to food and feed regulations

    The European Commission has published proposals to change the current legislation governing all official controls in the food and agriculture industries.

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  • Tougher rules for claims management companies

    The Claims Management Regulator (CMR) is set to introduce a number of changes.

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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

  • Information for businesses trading with or in Cyprus

    Latest guidance for UK businesses affected by the current situation in Cyprus

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

  • Allocation of EU structural funding across the UK

    Government sets out how the UK’s allocation of EU Structural Funds will be divided across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

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

  • Scotland’s consumers to benefit from £1.5 million boost to Citizens Advice Scotland

    The Secretary of State for Scotland, Michael Moore has welcomed a package of new funding for Citizens Advice Scotland.

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

  • £9.5 million of new funding for Citizens Advice Service to champion consumer work

    Consumer Minister Jo Swinson announces £9.5million of additional funding for the Citizens Advice Service

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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

  • Appointments to the board of the Consumer Council for Water

    The Consumer Council for Water currently represents water and sewerage customers in England and Wales.

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

  • New help for consumers and businesses to take action against price fixing

    Proposals announced today will make it easier for groups of consumers and companies to take action against anti-competitive businesses.

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

  • Christine Tacon appointed as Groceries Code Adjudicator

    Consumer and Competition Minister Jo Swinson today announced Christine Tacon as the independent Groceries Code Adjudicator.

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