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OPSS is leading a fresh campaign to raise awareness of unsafe products sold online, with resources for local authorities, community groups and the public.
How online marketplaces will deal with VAT for goods from overseas that are sold to customers in the UK.
Rules for online and distance selling for businesses
You must provide certain information if you’re selling goods or services…
As well as the rules for distance selling, there are extra rules for…
Find out about the Competition and Market Authority (CMA)'s work to tackle potentially harmful online selling practices.
Your purchasing strategy must show you’ve considered commercial and technology aspects, and contractual limitations.
Restrictions during lockdowns impacted where we could spend our money, pushing up the proportion of online retail sales to an all-time high. This article analyses RSI, CHAPS, and Revolut data to explore what people were spending their money on from...
How to apply for a full or partial completion certificate after building work on a higher-risk building has been completed.
How consumers can reduce their energy costs by getting a group deal
Information about medical devices that the public can buy for personal use and how we make sure they are safe and effective.
How the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is helping businesses to comply with the law, and using its new powers to tackle poor online pricing practices.
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