The government has changed rules to allow the BBC to trial a new simpler payment plan for the licence fee. The pilot looks at ways to help lower income households who have struggled to keep up with payments
Consumer Rights And Issues
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- Mr A Adams v Elliot Brothers Ltd: 1406445/2023
- Mr S P Hewlett v Southern Water Services Ltd: 1405231/2023
- Guidance: First-tier Tribunal (Social Security and Child Support) hearing lists
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Friday, 09 March 2018
Thursday, 15 February 2018
New rules will require sellers and platforms to provide more information around resold event tickets, protecting consumers from rip off prices
Monday, 08 January 2018
Government announces new measures to tackle the sale of unsafe laser pointers.
Monday, 11 December 2017
The Government has proposed a new statutory power to ensure children’s data in the UK is given an extra level of protection.
Thursday, 02 November 2017
Government ministers meet with consumer groups to discuss impact of the UK’s exit from the EU
Tuesday, 10 October 2017
The Business Secretary, Greg Clark, has appointed 16 new members to the panel of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
Monday, 25 September 2017
Noel Hunter OBE has been appointed as Chairman of the British Hallmarking Council with effect from 6 April 2017.
Monday, 25 September 2017
The Touchstone Award, sponsored by the British Hallmarking Council (BHC), is a national award for trading standards in hallmarking.
Monday, 10 July 2017
"We are here today to mark an important milestone, as the billionth new pound coin is struck", says Exchequer Secretary
Friday, 23 June 2017
Information on the latest product recalls from watchdogs and manufacturers.
Tuesday, 18 April 2017
The Deputy Government Chemist, Selvarani Elahi, gave a lunchtime lecture at the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre in Geel, Belgium
Wednesday, 05 April 2017
Changes to standards and technical documents updated by CEN that affect those carrying out chemical measurement in support of regulation
Tuesday, 04 April 2017
A blocked pipe meant bank holiday bathers had to avoid Dawlish waters.
Monday, 13 February 2017
Many food supplements contain hidden pharmaceutical ingredients that could be causing serious health risks, according to research
Tuesday, 08 November 2016
The first meeting of a working group set up to deliver urgent recommendations to improve the safety of white goods has taken place.
Saturday, 15 October 2016
Consumer minister writes to Whirlpool UK asking for reassurance that everything possible is being done to ensure the safety of consumers.
Saturday, 01 October 2016
The Consumer Rights Act came into force one year ago today (1 October 2016) in the biggest shake up of consumer law in a generation.
Saturday, 01 October 2016
The Consumer Rights Act came into force one year ago today (1 October 2016) in the biggest shake up of consumer law in a generation.
Wednesday, 21 September 2016
New Commission Implementing Decision establishes best available techniques (BAT) for waste water and waste gas treatment/management systems in the chemical sector
Wednesday, 14 September 2016
The European Commission has published an amendment to Annex IV of EU Directive 2011/65/EU
Wednesday, 07 September 2016
The European Commission has published an amendment to the Cosmetic Products Regulations to include a new nanomaterial ingredient
Friday, 26 August 2016
Office of the Public Guardian publishes comprehensive guidance to being an attorney – someone who makes crucial decisions for someone else.
Friday, 01 July 2016
Business Minister Anna Soubry has established a new industry-led group to work with government to improve product safety recalls in the UK.
Wednesday, 25 May 2016
The government has taken steps to improve Britain’s competitiveness and open up markets, in a bid to empower consumers with greater choice.
Sunday, 20 March 2016
Business Minister Anna Soubry has written to Trading Standards calling on them to do more to crackdown on illegal laser pens being sold in the UK.
Monday, 18 January 2016
A series of measures put forward by the IFT (Insurance Fraud Taskforce) will help tackle insurance fraud and reduce costs for consumers.
Tuesday, 08 September 2015
The European Commission has published an amendment to the Cosmetic Products Regulations
Tuesday, 08 September 2015
Nonylphenol ethoxylates to be banned in imported clothing and textiles
Tuesday, 01 September 2015
Explains the aim of the deal, the negotiations and the benefits to businesses and consumers.
Tuesday, 01 September 2015
Explains how the EU-US free trade deal will make trade easier and cheaper by reducing unnecessary differences in regulation.
Thursday, 02 July 2015
Scottish Hydro Transmission partners with Scottish Environment Protection Agency on novel way to value land use changes
Tuesday, 30 June 2015
From June 2017, mobile roaming charges will no longer apply within the EU for making calls, sending texts and using the internet.
Friday, 01 May 2015
Suspended solicitor convicted on 4 offences of providing illegal immigration advice.
Wednesday, 29 April 2015
Student consultant convicted of providing unqualified immigration advice.
Monday, 30 March 2015
The Consumer Rights Act 2015 introduces weights and measures and hallmarking changes that will benefit business and Trading Standards.
Monday, 26 January 2015
The CMA has today opened a consultation on a suite of draft unfair contract terms guidance.
Thursday, 15 January 2015
Moldovan accountant fined £2,000 for 8 counts of providing illegal advice.
Thursday, 18 December 2014
The PM discussed free trade between the European Union and the United States with European business leaders at a CBI event in Brussels.
Monday, 15 December 2014
Top things to know about the free trade agreement currently under negotiation between the EU and the USA.
Wednesday, 03 December 2014
The CMA has published the full non-confidential version of an OFT decision made earlier this year about a market-sharing agreement.
Monday, 01 December 2014
Investigation into the availability, labelling, and prevalence of 'special purpose lamps' in reference to ecodesign legislation.
Wednesday, 05 November 2014
The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions on mobile phone ‘not-spots’, EU budget and EU immigration.
Wednesday, 03 September 2014
Water Minister Dan Rogerson visited Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park this week to see the Canal & River Trust's work to restore waterways.
Thursday, 07 August 2014
Unqualified adviser convicted of providing illegal immigration advice.
Wednesday, 18 June 2014
New systems are being developed to make it easier and quicker to switch energy providers.
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