Tag Archives: consumer minister

Government Announces Go-Ahead For Supermarket Enforcer

2010/01/19 Uncategorized comments closed
The Code of Practice comes into force on 4 February 2010 and this will be quickly followed by a consultation, beginning in February, on how best to enforce the GSCOP, including who that body mi......

You still have your rights, even when it’s a bargain, consumers reminded

2009/12/31 Uncategorized comments closed
The Know Your Consumer Rights campaign and consumer direct website (www.consumerdirect.gov.uk) has useful information to help you. It sets out the key rules that you should know, when looking f......

Minister Warns Consumers to Watch out for Scams Whilst Looking for Bargains this Christmas

2009/12/10 Uncategorized comments closed
He also reminded retailers of their obligation not to mislead customers. Cases have been brought to the Governments attention recently where retailers have been selling products for a short pe......

Government calls on credit and store card companies to clean up their act

2009/11/02 Uncategorized comments closed
Consumer Minister Kevin Brennan said: Card companies have to get their act together and do more for consumers. The Government is putting forward new measures today which we believe will give co......

Silent Calls Clampdown

2009/10/29 Uncategorized comments closed
Silent calls are generated when call centres that use automated calling systems (ACS) dial more numbers than there are staff available to speak to the person who picks up the phone. In a consu......