Making markets work well for consumers
The OFT's mission is to make markets work well for consumers. We achieve this by promoting and protecting consumer interests throughout the UK, while ensuring that businesses are fair and competitive.
The OFT's mission is to make markets work well for consumers. We achieve this by promoting and protecting consumer interests throughout the UK, while ensuring that businesses are fair and competitive.
23 May
The OFT has referred the anticipated acquisition of Metlac Holding S.r.l by Akzo Nobel NV to the Competition Commission for further investigation.
22 May
The OFT has required Wonga.com Limited and some of its associates to ensure that aspects of their debt collection practices are acceptable.
17 May
Clear Channel and JCDecaux, two of the major outdoor advertising companies, have agreed to make changes to the way they enforce contracts with Local Authorities for advertising on bus shelters and information panels.
11 May
The OFT is considering undertakings offered by Edmundson Electrical Limited to sell a branch in each of four local areas in England and Scotland to remedy competition concerns raised by its completed acquisition of Electric Center, formerly part of the Wolseley Group.
17 May
A presentation given by John Fingleton on the OFT's Consumer Portfolio to over 60 senior level stakeholder executives and lawyers.
16 Feb
John Fingleton gave a speech at a seminar entitled 'A competitive banking sector: Challenges in a post-crisis environment' organised by MLex in association with Lloyds Banking Group.
10 Feb
John Fingleton speech at New Frontiers of Antitrust, Assemblée nationale, Paris on 10 February 2012.
07 Dec
John Fingleton gave a speech to Charles River Associates' conference on Economic Developments in European Competition Policy on 7 December, looking at the economics of compliance with competition law in the light of recent research by the OFT in this area.
24 May
Full text of the decision regarding the anticipated acquisition by Ambu A/S of the cardiology electrodes and diathermy business of Unomedical Limited
23 May
Full text of the decision regardng the completed acquisition by DCC Energy UK Limited from Rontec Investments LLP of certain businesses previously owned by Total Downstream UK plc
23 May
We are looking for high performing Consumer Lawyers to provide consistent and robust legal analysis on a wide range of projects of major importance to the UK economy and millions of consumers.
22 May
Full text of the decision regarding the completed acquisition by McGill’s Bus Services of the business and assets of Arriva Scotland West Limited
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