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News from the OFT
April 2011
Focus on economic growth as OFT publishes Annual Plan
Making markets work well for consumers and helping to drive economic growth are central OFT priorities for the next twelve months, as set out in its Annual Plan.
OFT takes action against webuyanycar.com
The OFT has taken enforcement action against used car buying company webuyanycar.com over concerns that its online valuations were misleading.
Buyers of public services could reap greater benefits from competition
An OFT study has found that Government commissioners and procurers of public services could do more to leverage competition as a means of achieving long-term value for money.
OFT welcomes consultation on the future competition regime
OFT Chairman Philip Collins responds to the BIS consultation 'A competition regime for growth'.
OFT receives super-complaint on card surcharges
The OFT has received a super-complaint from Which? relating to surcharges that are payable when customers use a debit or credit card.
Agreement with China on tackling competition and consumer issues
Chief Executive John Fingleton recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding in China committing to cooperation and the exchange of best practice on competition and consumer policy and enforcement.
Using competition to drive economic recovery
Chief Executive John Fingleton delivered a speech at the CBI Northern Ireland annual dinner in Belfast on the role of competition in driving economic growth.
The importance of merger control
Executive Director Clive Maxwell's speech to the Law Society outlining the importance of merger control in helping the OFT to fulfil its mission.
Online consumer information is moving
From 1 April 2011 the Consumer Direct website will close and automatically re-direct to consumer advice pages on Directgov. This change is part of the Government's commitment to make all public service information available in one place. If you want to access online consumer advice, please use www.direct.gov.uk/consumer.
Joint mergers publications from the OFT and Competition Commission
The OFT and CC have recently published three joint documents:
The quick guide to merger assessment gives a brief overview of what businesses can expect when competition authorities investigate a merger.
The merger survey guidance is designed to assist companies and their advisors wishing to submit consumer research evidence to the two authorities.
The retail commentary draws together common themes that have arisen in various retail cases examined by the two authorities.
OFT launches consultation on revised debt collection guidance
The OFT has launched a 12-week consultation on its updated Debt Collection Guidance.
Quick links
OFT issues decision in Reckitt Benckiser case
OFT shuts unlicensed websites to protect borrowers
OFT launches off-grid energy study
Scope confirmed in private medical study
OFT takes action against group buying website for misleading iPhone sale
OFT announces changes to group structures
Statement on the Competition Appeal Tribunal construction appeals
Remedies considered in Unilever/Alberto Culver merger
Treasury management sevices merger referred to Competition Commission
OFT minded to release General Healthcare Group from divestment undertakings
Mortgage software merger referred to the Competition Commission
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