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Recent updates to the OFT website include the following:

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8 August
The OFT is considering undertakings proposed by Global Radio UK Ltd in lieu of a reference to the Competition Commission following Global's acquisition of GCap Media plc.

7 August
Four men have today been charged with cartel offences under the Enterprise Act in connection with the OFT's criminal investigation into price-fixing of fuel surcharges for long haul passenger flights.

The OFT has published an update on its transparency project which is looking at how we can provide better information about about the work we do, what we are doing, how long it is likely to take and how we will engage with stakeholders.

The OFT has accepted the undertakings offered by Home Retail Group plc, owner of the Homebase DIY chain, to address the competition concerns arising from the completed acquisition of 27 stores from Focus (DIY) Ltd.

The OFT has published the full text of its decision regarding the anticipated acquisition by FMC corporation of the alginates business of ISP Holdings (U.K.) Limited. 

6 August 2008
The OFT has published the full text of its decision regarding the completed acquisition by North West Bookmakers Ltd (Ladbrokes) of McCartan Bookmakers.

4 August 2008
The OFT has welcomed the first use in court of new consumer protection laws following a case against Wiltshire traders whose customers complained of aggressive behaviour and poor quality work.

1 August 2008
The OFT has launched a public consultation on the scope of its  project looking at irresponsible lending in UK consumer credit markets.

31 July 2008
The OFT has published the full text of the decision regarding the completed acquisition by Interfloor Limited of Stikatak Limited.

30 July 2008
The OFT has used its 'de minimis' exception not to refer the anticipated acquisition of the alginates business of ISP Holdings (U.K.) Limited by FMC Corporation to the Competition Commission.

28 July 2008
The OFT has obtained assurances from a Latvian company that it will no longer promote and sell its impotency product, 'STIFF Strips', in the UK.

24 July 2008
The OFT has appointed Frances Barr to the post of General Counsel.

23 July 2008
The OFT has today put out for consultation new competition guidance for the bus sector. The competition guidance explains how competition law will apply to the bus sector once the Local Transport Bill gets Royal Assent.

In a landmark cross border case a Dutch court has granted the OFT an injunction stopping Best Sales B.V., a mail order company, from sending misleading prize draw mailings to UK consumers.

21 July 2008
The OFT has today published its Annual Report 2007-08, alongside its Positive Impact Report which shows that the OFT is saving consumers around £326m per year.

17 July 2008
The OFT has published the full text of the decision regarding the anticipated acquisition by Odeon Cinemas Limited and Cineworld Cinemas Limited of Carlton Screen Advertising Limited.

16 July 2008
The market in personal current accounts is not working well for consumers, the OFT said today in its report 'Personal current accounts in the UK' which looks at the £8 billion industry.

The OFT is inviting comments from stakeholders on the high level concerns identified in its market study of personal current accounts in the UK.

15 July 2008
The OFT has obtained assurances from a Hong Kong based company that it will no longer market its 'fat burning' Accu-Slim Beads in the UK.

14 July 2008
The OFT has published the full text of the decision regarding the joint venture between BBC Worldwide Limited, Channel Four Television Corporation and ITV plc.

11 July 2008
Six companies have today reached early resolution agreements with the OFT in which they have admitted engaging in unlawful practices in relation to retail prices for tobacco products in the UK, and have agreed to pay individual penalties which come to a combined maximum of £173.3m before discounts.

The OFT is drawing consumers' attention to a recent Court of Appeal ruling that affects 'sole agency' contracts with estate agents.

9 July 2008
The OFT has published the full text of the decision regarding the completed acquisition by Ainscough Crane Hire Limited of James Jack Lifting Services Limited.

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