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ASEAN UK Joint Ministerial Statement on Cooperation on the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo Pacific: Advancing Together

ASEAN UK Joint Ministerial Statement on Cooperation on the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo Pacific: Advancing Together

Thursday, 23 July 2026

ASEAN-UK Joint Ministerial Statement on Cooperation on the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific: Advancing Together ...

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New data on UK cosmetic product safety notifications

New data on UK cosmetic product safety notifications

Friday, 17 July 2026

Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has published new data demonstrating protections for consumers from unsafe cosmetics....

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Parking charges: CMA takes action to drive improvements for motorists

Parking charges: CMA takes action to drive improvements for motorists

Thursday, 16 July 2026

Package of action launched to help deliver fairer private parking for UK drivers....

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Government delivers fairer deal for shoppers as Buy Now, Pay Later rules come into force

Government delivers fairer deal for shoppers as Buy Now, Pay Later rules come into force

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

New rules deliver on government commitment to give Buy-Now, Pay-Later users the same key protections offered by other forms of credit. ...

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Cheaper vet fees and new ombudsman in biggest reforms to vet sector in half a century

Cheaper vet fees and new ombudsman in biggest reforms to vet sector in half a century

Wednesday, 08 July 2026

Proposals for a new independent veterinary ombudsman to give pet owners stronger rights...

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Four landlords get their first consumer grades from RSH

Four landlords get their first consumer grades from RSH

Wednesday, 08 July 2026

Aster Group, Charnwood Borough Council, Dover District Council and Islington and Shoreditch Housing Association Limited received regulatory judgements...

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Government steps up action to protect children as AI enabled toys emerge

Government steps up action to protect children as AI enabled toys emerge

Sunday, 05 July 2026

Government steps up action to protect children with toy safety rules...

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Greater protections to restore families' trust in home upgrades

Greater protections to restore families' trust in home upgrades

Wednesday, 17 June 2026

Action to protect families in the energy market and hold the retrofit industry to account. ...

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Next steps for veterinary services for household pets: what the CMA's remedies mean in practice

Next steps for veterinary services for household pets: what the CMA's remedies mean in practice

Friday, 12 June 2026

A speech by Martin Coleman, Non-Executive Director and Panel Chair, delivered at BVA Live 2026....

Insolvency Service continues crackdown on companies exploiting UK business register for China based clients

Insolvency Service continues crackdown on companies exploiting UK business register for China based clients

Tuesday, 09 June 2026

Five companies shut down this year following Insolvency Service investigations...

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New laws set to modernise aviation and better protect passengers

New laws set to modernise aviation and better protect passengers

Tuesday, 02 June 2026

The Civil Aviation Bill will support airspace modernisation and enhance safety standards for passengers across the UK. ...

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Shop second hand with confidence

Shop second hand with confidence

Thursday, 28 May 2026

New government guidance to help avoid fake fashion. This will support shoppers to make the most of the UK's thriving pre-loved market, after 1 in 4 bo...

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£30 million funding boost to help the next generation of games developers take their ideas to the next level

£30 million funding boost to help the next generation of games developers take their ideas to the next level

Monday, 13 April 2026

£28.5 million UK Games Fund to support video games studios with great ideas create the next Grand Theft Auto or Tomb Raider...

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Consumers to save around £400 million every year from government crackdown on costly subscription traps

Consumers to save around £400 million every year from government crackdown on costly subscription traps

Wednesday, 01 April 2026

Hard working Brits will keep more of their cash under a new government crackdown on unwanted and misleading subscriptions...

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Appointments to the Consumer Council for Water Board

Appointments to the Consumer Council for Water Board

Wednesday, 01 April 2026

The new board members will serve three-year terms...

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Major updates to product safety laws to ensure they’re fit for the modern age

Major updates to product safety laws to ensure they’re fit for the modern age

Tuesday, 31 March 2026

Consumers to benefit from better protections from unsafe products as a result of major new reforms. ...

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Council first to get top consumer upgrade

Council first to get top consumer upgrade

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

The Regulator of Social Housing has published 21 regulatory judgements including a C1 consumer upgrade for Guildford Borough Council...

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CMA concludes market investigation with major reforms to veterinary sector

CMA concludes market investigation with major reforms to veterinary sector

Tuesday, 24 March 2026

The CMA has set out its final reforms – which will start coming into force later this year – to help pet owners better navigate the vet services marke...

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Fiona MacGregor’s speech at the CIH Northern Housing Festival   18 March 2026

Fiona MacGregor’s speech at the CIH Northern Housing Festival 18 March 2026

Thursday, 19 March 2026

Prior to stepping down as Chief Executive of RSH in April, Fiona spoke about her reflections on the sector, the regulator’s journey, and the strength ...

Financial Ombudsman Service reform to deliver fast and impartial complaint resolution

Financial Ombudsman Service reform to deliver fast and impartial complaint resolution

Monday, 16 March 2026

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) will undergo the most significant package of reforms since its inception....

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CMA examines concerns about heating oil

CMA examines concerns about heating oil

Wednesday, 11 March 2026

The CMA is examining heating oil amid concerns about rising prices due to conflict in the Middle East. ...

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OPSS launches safe vapes usage and disposal awareness campaign

OPSS launches safe vapes usage and disposal awareness campaign

Wednesday, 04 March 2026

New resources aimed at younger people to raise awareness of safe vapes usage and disposal....

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Consumer protection under the DMCCA: progress and priorities

Consumer protection under the DMCCA: progress and priorities

Friday, 13 February 2026

Speech delivered by Emma Cochrane, Acting Executive Director, Consumer Protection at the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)....

CMA fines Euro Car Parks £473k for failure to comply with legal information notice

CMA fines Euro Car Parks £473k for failure to comply with legal information notice

Friday, 13 February 2026

The CMA has imposed a £473,000 penalty on Euro Car Parks for failing to respond to a notice that legally required the company to provide information....

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Environment Secretary speech on food security, resilience and standards

Environment Secretary speech on food security, resilience and standards

Thursday, 12 February 2026

Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds' speech on Food Security, Resilience & Standards: UK Agricultural Strategy in Europe at the British Ambassador's R...

Regulator of Social Housing finds very serious failings at Northumberland County Council

Regulator of Social Housing finds very serious failings at Northumberland County Council

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

Northumberland County Council issued with C4 grading for 'very serious failings'...

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CMA secures commitments from Apple and Google to improve fairness in app store processes and enhance iOS interoperability

CMA secures commitments from Apple and Google to improve fairness in app store processes and enhance iOS interoperability

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Commitments would deliver immediate improvements to the way UK developers publish apps and how they access Apple’s tools....

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Call for data: safety of cosmetic ingredients

Call for data: safety of cosmetic ingredients

Thursday, 05 February 2026

OPSS would like to invite any interested parties to submit any scientific information relevant to the safety assessment of cosmetic ingredients. ...

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UK business factory linked to registration of thousands of companies for China based clients is shut down

UK business factory linked to registration of thousands of companies for China based clients is shut down

Thursday, 05 February 2026

Companies wound-up in the public interest following Insolvency Service investigations...

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Pet owners to benefit from biggest vet sector reforms in 60 years

Pet owners to benefit from biggest vet sector reforms in 60 years

Tuesday, 27 January 2026

Clearer pricing will help pet owners compare costs and shop around, saving families money...

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