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Shoppers now have more protection when buying goods and services and greater rights when things go wrong, as the EU Consumer Rights Directive is now in force.
13 June 2014
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has today launched its annual doorstep selling campaign, which aims to help elderly or vulnerable consumers know their rights.
19 July 2012
Citizens Advice will replace the taxpayer-funded Consumer Focus group under Government plans to shake up the consumer protection system.
11 April 2012
21 February 2012
Beware of unwittingly agreeing to pricey subscriptions when signing up for 'free' product trials online.
2 February 2012
Consumers in Suffolk should beware of a cold calling scam from a company illegally claiming to be MoneySavingExpert.com.
16 August 2011
Consumers should beware of an increase in rogue doorstep traders this summer, warns the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).
20 July 2011
Rogue parking companies operating on private land need to be tackled urgently, say consumer groups Citizens Advice and Consumer Focus.
12 April 2011
Apple boss Steve Jobs has promised iPhone 4 customers a free rubber case to cure signal problems or their money back.
17 July 2010
Consumers will soon receive protection against "unscrupulous" firms who prey on troubled borrowers by buying their home at knock-down prices and charging them rent to stay.
2 June 2009
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