FCA Publish Paper on Consumer Vulnerability
Summary FCA Quote: “Stimulating debate and interest around the subject of consumer vulnerability so that firms better understand the issue and act appropriately.” [...]
Consumer Protection
DECC: Switch to save – £2.7 billion up for grabs by switching energy supplier
Summary 13.5 million households across the UK are “missing out”. ‘Power to Switch’ campaign, launched today [16/02/15] Market Reforms include: Halving [...]
BIS: New powers for business groups to tackle late payment
Summary “tough new laws and bulking up existing codes of practice” Groceries Code Adjudicator to get power to fine supermarkets for breaching Groceries Supply [...]
CMA seeks information on commercial use of consumer data
Summary Inviting consumers, businesses and academics to provide it with information on the commercial use of UK consumer data Original Author: Competition and Markets [...]
CMA consults on unfair contract terms guidance
Summary Consultation on a suite of draft unfair contract terms guidance. Helps explain the Consumer Rights Bill Closes 30 March 2015 Original Author: Competition and [...]
Compensation package agreed for consumers sold card security products
Summary Compensation Package Agreed by FCA. Compensation Scheme Proposed. Eligible customers must vote & High Court formally approve before compensation can be paid. [...]
New food allergen rules for consumers
Original Author: Jazmin Taylor from Assent Risk Management Original Link: http://www.assentriskmanagement.co.uk/blog/comments.php?y=15&m=01&entry=entry150107-130824 [...]
HSE calls for New Year resolution on health and safety blame game
Summary 40th Anniversary Year. University of Exeter research reveals half of all cases put to HSE’s Myth Busters Challenge Panel came from shops, cafes and leisure centres. [...]
Consumer Rights Bill Progress
Summary Currently passing through parliament. Intended to come in to force 1st Oct 2015. Original Author: BIS Original Link: http://discuss.bis.gov.uk/consumerrightsbill/ [...]
Consumer Protection (Amendment) Regulations 2014 in force from 1 October 2014
Source: FSB The Consumer Protection (Amendment) Regulations 2014 will come into force on 1 October 2014 and they are aimed at providing clearer and simpler routes to redress [...]
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