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  • Scam emails: disrupt fraudsters by reporting them

    Action Fraud has set up a dedicated email address where you can forward any scam emails that you receive.

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

  • Trading standards - the year ahead

    Introduction Hello, I’m sorry I can’t be with you in person today - I’m afraid I have had to stay in London on Government business. But…

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

  • Empowering the consumer

    Consumer Minister Ed Davey wants to explore ideas with the public, communities and businesses on empowering the consumer.

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

  • Government announces CEO-designate of new Consumer Protection and Markets Authority

    The Government today announced that Martin Wheatley will become chief executive designate of the Consumer Protection and Markets Authority.

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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

  • People should take advantage of new consumer rights – Davey

    In tough times it is more important than ever that people know their rights, and the Government is determined that all consumers are aware of…

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

  • Government response on bills of sale consultation

    A bill of sale is used to secure a loan on a consumer’s personal property, typically a car. Concerns were raised that this form of loan could…

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

  • Consumer Focus Wales: Appointment of Chair

    Vivienne Sugar’s role will commence from 25 January 2011. She will lead the organisation as the Government consults on how to reform and streamline…

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

  • More freedom to buy and sell bread and wine

    Current laws restrict bakers to producing loaves of unpackaged bread in set sizes while licensed premises are limited to selling alcoholic drinks…

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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

  • Funding announced to help fight illegal money lenders and scams

    Specialist regional Illegal Money Lending (IML) and Scambuster teams run by Trading Standards will continue to be funded by the Department for…

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

  • Government launches consultation on Consumer Credit Regulation

    The Financial Secretary and the Minister for Consumer Affairs launches consultation on transferring consumer credit regulation.

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

  • New Timeshare Directive to come into force

    The Government consultation on the transposition of the European Commission’s new Timeshare Directive into UK law closed on 1 October earlier…

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

  • Reform of the consumer protection regime

    Introduction Thank you for inviting me here today. I welcome this opportunity to explain the thinking behind our recent decision to reshape…

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

  • How to be savvy when doing your online shopping

    Know your consumer rights when buying Christmas presents this year.

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

  • How to be savvy when doing your Christmas shopping

    BIS conducted research as part of the ‘Know Your Consumer Rights’ campaign with Consumer Focus, the OFT and Consumer Direct. The research showed…

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

  • Business plans published

    The Prime Minister has published business plans that set out in detail the work of government for the next 4 years.

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

  • Interim Chair for the Competition Commission

    Thereafter, BIS will make an interim appointment to replace Peter Freeman while the Government consults on how to merge the Competition Commission…

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

  • Consumer credit and insolvency – A fairer deal

    The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and Treasury want to establish how people can get a fairer deal when borrowing money…

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

  • Reform of competition and consumer bodies

    These proposals are part of the Government-wide work to increase the transparency and accountability of Public Bodies, announced by the Minister…

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