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OFT considers undertakings instead of reference to the Competition Commission in radio merger 22 December 2004
OFT to appeal High Court ruling on section 75 21 December 2004
OFT considers undertakings instead of reference to the Competition Commission of the anticipated acquisition by Virgin Group Investments Limited and Stagecoach Group plc of the Intercity East Coast Franchise 21 December 2004
OFT refers anticipated acquisition by Firstgroup PLC of the Intercity East Coast Franchise 21 December 2004
OFT publishes revised competition law guidelines 21 December 2004
Glasgow holiday club stops misleading claims 20 December 2004
OFT refers home credit market to competition commission 20 December 2004
OFT stops collector involved with deceptive 'charity' adverts 17 December 2004
OFT welcomes Consumer Credit Bill 16 December 2004
Safer selling in the home with DSA code approval 16 December 2004
OFT wins first ever European cross-border court action 15 December 2004
OFT welcomes Clementi recommendations to reform the legal profession 15 December 2004
OFT welcomes the Competition Appeal Tribunal's judgment on price-fixing of toys 14 December 2004
New OFT director for competition in the service industries 13 December 2004
New study into property search market 08 December 2004
Dial4aloan withdraws credit adverts 08 December 2004
OFT refers anticipated acquisition by Bretagne-Angleterre-Irlande S.A of certain assets used by P&O ferries on its Portsmouth to Le Havre service 07 December 2004
OFT launches code approval scheme to consumers 07 December 2004
OFT revokes Shropshire motor dealer’s credit licence 03 December 2004
OFT refers iTunes complaint to EC 03 December 2004
OFT to carry out follow-up review of liability insurance markets 03 December 2004
Financial Services and Markets Act does not distort competition 02 December 2004
Five priority areas identified in OFT annual plan 01 December 2004
Newcastle used car trader refused credit licence 30 November 2004
Hot shopping tips for Preston shoppers 29 November 2004
Shop around for credit – treat it as you would any big buy says OFT 25 November 2004
Supply of industrial sugar 24 November 2004
Towards better subsidy design 24 November 2004
OFT refuses Hartlepool motor trader a consumer credit licence 18 November 2004
New competition law rules of procedure 17 November 2004
OFT advice on pitfalls of online healthcare shopping 15 November 2004
Northern Ireland banking complaint 15 November 2004
Court judgment on credit card consumer protection 12 November 2004
OFT issues statement of objections on MasterCard agreement 10 November 2004
OFT publishes guidance on market studies 10 November 2004
Fines for double glazing product price fixing 09 November 2004
OFT invites comment on proposed acquisition by Clinisys Solutions of Torex's LIMS business 08 November 2004
OFT aims for confident consumers with launch of new consumer education strategy 08 November 2004
Hertfordshire shoppers receive hot shopping tips 03 November 2004
OFT to undertake study of market for classified directory advertising services 03 November 2004
OFT refuses credit licence to owner of debt management company 02 November 2004
Caravan owners are happier campers with fairer deal 02 November 2004
Fairer contracts for holiday caravanners 28 October 2004
Peterborough credit broker refused credit licence 27 October 2004
OFT stops misleading home working ads 22 October 2004
Variation of market investigation reference for supply of bulk liquefied petroleum gas for domestic use 20 October 2004
Doncaster mobile phone dealer refused credit licence 19 October 2004
OFT helps businesses understand new credit advertising rules 15 October 2004
OFT revokes Sussex travel club's credit licence 14 October 2004
OFT refuses credit licence to Essex broker 14 October 2004
OFT approves VBRA code of practice 13 October 2004
OFT refers completed acquisition by Napier Brown of James Budgett Sugars 12 October 2004
London action plan on spam 12 October 2004
International agencies join forces to combat spam 11 October 2004
Consumer enforcers clean up web in worldwide sweeps 08 October 2004
OFT accepts undertakings from Greene King 06 October 2004
OFT invites comments on proposed acquisition by ASC Computer Software Limited of Torex's LIMS business 04 October 2004
OFT hosts cross border conference of international consumer enforcers 04 October 2004
OFT welcomes the Competition Appeal Tribunal's judgments on replica kit price-fixing 01 October 2004
Public sector procurement research published 30 September 2004
OFT publishes research to help identify problem markets 30 September 2004
OFT refers anticipated acquisition by SDEL 29 September 2004
Stockport lender has credit licence revoked 29 September 2004
OFT refers acquisition by Anglo American plc of Johnston Group PLC 29 September 2004
Canadian police target lottery scam in York 28 September 2004
Canadian police target lottery scam in Huntingdon 28 September 2004
Canadian police target lottery scam in Winchester 27 September 2004
Hot shopping tips top the list for Ayrshire shoppers 27 September 2004
Driving up standards in the motor industry 27 September 2004
Canadian police target lottery scam in Dorset 24 September 2004
Making estate agents work for you 23 September 2004
Canadian police target lottery scam in Edinburgh 23 September 2004
Canadian police target lottery scam in Highlands 22 September 2004
Morecambe glazier refused consumer credit licence 21 September 2004
Canadian police target lottery scam in Nottingham 20 September 2004
Misleading data protection mailings stopped by OFT 16 September 2004
Canadian police target lottery scam in Cardiff 16 September 2004
OFT takes action on credit adverts 16 September 2004
Canadian police target lottery scam in Cirencester 15 September 2004
Canadian police target lottery scam in Belfast 13 September 2004
OFT refers completed acquisition by Arcelor SA of Corus UK Limited's UK hot-rolled steel sheet piling business 10 September 2004
OFT consults on reference of home credit market to CC 10 September 2004
Canadian police target lottery scam in Lewisham 06 September 2004
Canadian police target lottery scam at Cambridge crime symposium 06 September 2004
OFT refuses licence for Herts loan provider 02 September 2004
OFT refuses Durham trader credit licence 02 September 2004
OFT refuses West Midlands motor trader credit licence 02 September 2004
OFT issues codes of practice governing new powers of investigation 31 August 2004
OFT seeks views on changes to group licensing regime 31 August 2004
Undertakings given on credit advertising following OFT action 25 August 2004
OFT gets fairer deal from Land of Leather 19 August 2004
Online property search companies not anti-competitive 19 August 2004
OFT pharmacy statement 18 August 2004
OFT to review classified directory advertising and opium derivatives undertakings 18 August 2004
Rochdale estate agents given warning 17 August 2004
OFT stops misleading data protection mailings 16 August 2004
OFT work helps Swiss authorities shut down PO boxes used to target scams to UK 11 August 2004
OFT steps in over confusion on corporate branding for Peugeot dealers 10 August 2004
Greene King/Laurel pub merger will not be referred if undertakings are given 09 August 2004
OFT stops misleading 'right to buy' claims 04 August 2004
OFT refers anticipated acquisition by Arriva plc of bus operations of Sovereign Bus and Coach Company 03 August 2004
Consumer credit licence quarterly update 02 August 2004
OFT reports on auditors' liability 02 August 2004
OFT takes over presidency of International Consumer Network 30 July 2004
OFT answers farmers' questions on competition law 30 July 2004
OFT to review IMS Health undertakings 23 July 2004
OFT views on Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform statement on estate agents market study 22 July 2004
OFT in court on overseas credit card purchases 21 July 2004
Confident consumers, competitive markets 20 July 2004
OFT refers acquisition by Taminco N.V. of the European methylamines and derivatives business from Air Products and Chemicals Inc 16 July 2004
Your doorstep - your decision: OFT campaign shows pressure sales tactics the door 13 July 2004
OFT well set for the future 12 July 2004
OFT refuses credit licence to Cheshire money lender 09 July 2004
OFT revokes Bristol trader's credit licence 09 July 2004
OFT revokes licence of Bradford trader 08 July 2004
Brighton estate agent banned 08 July 2004
OFT refuses a credit licence to used car business 06 July 2004
Hot shopping tips for summer in Taunton 06 July 2004
OFT refers supply of domestic bulk LPG to the Competition Commission 05 July 2004
CAT ruling in the appeal against OFT's decision to accept assurances from Bacardi-Martini Limited 01 July 2004
OFT refers completed acquisition by Emap plc of ABI Building Data Ltd 01 July 2004
Hertfordshire funeral directors are not breaking competition law 30 June 2004
OFT launches care homes study 29 June 2004
OFT consults on horseracing commitments notice 28 June 2004
OFT answers frequently asked questions by independent schools 22 June 2004
Tackling misleading credit advertising 18 June 2004
Mortgage and finance broker changes credit advertising following OFT action 18 June 2004
OFT action makes mortgage company change credit adverts 18 June 2004
OFT refers anticipated acquisition by Knauf Insulation Limited of Superglass Insulation Limited 17 June 2004
OFT launches study into ticket agents 17 June 2004
OFT action on home collected credit super-complaint 14 June 2004
CAT ruling in appeal by Pernod-Ricard Sa and Campbell Distillers Ltd against OFT's decision to accept assurances from Bacardi-Martini Limited 10 June 2004
OFT reaches provisional agreement with BHB over reform of British horseracing 10 June 2004
Hot shopping tips for Hull shoppers 07 June 2004
OFT appoints supermarket code compliance auditors 04 June 2004
SMMT consumer code of practice gears up for OFT approval 03 June 2004
OFT welcomes legal profession reform proposals 02 June 2004
OFT refers acquisition by National Express Group of the Greater Anglia Franchise 27 May 2004
What's in store? 27 May 2004
OFT refers acquisition by DS Smith plc of LINPAC Containers Limited 20 May 2004
OFT receives assurances from Swarovski over retail prices 18 May 2004
Servicing ties removed from new car warranties 14 May 2004
OFT refuses motorcycle dealer a credit licence 13 May 2004
Doorstep selling laws inadequate 12 May 2004
Hot shopping tips top of the list for Newry shoppers 30 April 2004
National enforcement of European competition rules 30 April 2004
Shetland supplier of Calor Autogas gives assurances on pricing 30 April 2004
International pact to crack down on cross-border scams 29 April 2004
First Edinburgh Buses not predatory 29 April 2004
OFT accepts undertakings from iSOFT 29 April 2004
Completed acquisition by Archant Limited of the London Regionals Division of Independent News & Media Plc referred to the Competition Commission 29 April 2004
OFT stops broker's unclear and misleading credit advertisements 27 April 2004
Consumer credit licence quarterly update 27 April 2004
Association of British Insurers' General Terms of Agreement exempt from Competition Act 22 April 2004
Solicitor to the OFT appointed 22 April 2004
OFT appoints Scottish representative 20 April 2004
OFT gives green light to joint RMIF and SMTA consumer code of practice 15 April 2004
Competition Act exemption for terrorism reinsurance by Pool Re 15 April 2004
Computer retailer stops interest free credit claims 14 April 2004
OFT consults on competition law modernisation documents 07 April 2004
OFT consults on proposed undertakings in iSOFT’s acquisition of Torex 06 April 2004
OFT tips for safe trading on internet auctions 06 April 2004
OFT to analyse impact of subsidies on competition 06 April 2004
OFT decision on Attheraces deal 05 April 2004
First ever cross-border court action by OFT 05 April 2004
Magnatherapy manufacturer gives assurances on resale prices 02 April 2004
Too good to be true on the internet 01 April 2004
Driving competition in the car after-sales market 30 March 2004
OFT publishes Annual Plan 30 March 2004
Shop around and make business compete for your custom, says OFT 26 March 2004
OFT Belfast conference for estate agents 26 March 2004
iSOFT/Torex merger will not be referred if undertakings are given 24 March 2004
Court grants order against Berkshire builder 24 March 2004
OFT revokes Birmingham broker's credit licence 24 March 2004
OFT revokes Wrexham wholesaler's credit licence 24 March 2004
Estate agency market needs change 23 March 2004
Deputy director of Competition Enforcement, OFT 23 March 2004
OFT to review Jarvis undertakings 22 March 2004
OFT revokes mobile phone dealer's credit licence 22 March 2004
OFT statement on Government response to taxis report 18 March 2004
OFT refers store cards to Competition Commission 18 March 2004
OFT fines West Midlands roofing contractors for price-fixing 17 March 2004
OFT welcomes report designed to get a better deal for buyers of new homes 17 March 2004
Consumer confusion over credit card costs 16 March 2004
Arriva plc acquisition of the Wales and Borders rail franchise to be referred unless undertakings are given 16 March 2004
Payment systems task force members and terms of reference announced 15 March 2004
Debt consolidation under OFT spotlight 11 March 2004
Distance selling: know the rules 09 March 2004
OFT clears Tesco's acquisition of 45 smaller grocery stores 05 March 2004
Fairer terms for travellers with holiday guidance 05 March 2004
Tackling bogus trading 04 March 2004
OFT refers proposed acquisition by National Milk Records Plc of the Cattle Information Service Limited 03 March 2004
OFT to examine price transparency in the care homes sector 03 March 2004
OFT seeks court order against The Officers Club 02 March 2004
OFT targets Cumbrian shoppers with hot tips 02 March 2004
OFT hosts mass marketing scams seminar 27 February 2004
OFT recommends changes to banking Codes 26 February 2004
Tenants and new home buyers protected from unfair contract terms 24 February 2004
OFT publishes supermarkets code review: OFT to conduct compliance audit with supermarkets 20 February 2004
OFT statement on Court of Appeal merger law judgement 19 February 2004
OFT refers proposed acquisition by Convatec Limited of Acordis Speciality Fibres Limited 12 February 2004
OFT response to Transport Select Committee report on taxis 12 February 2004
OFT stops misuse of its name in advertising for car servicing products 12 February 2004
Suppliers of laboratory materials end agreements 12 February 2004
OFT hosts cross-border seminar in Newry 11 February 2004
Holiday club agrees to stop misleading adverts 11 February 2004
OFT revokes home improvement credit licences 11 February 2004
Spotlight on romance with new OFT entertainments guide for Valentine's day 10 February 2004
Injunction granted against data protection adverts 06 February 2004
Terrorism reinsurance arrangements bring benefits 06 February 2004
OFT to review public sector procurement 05 February 2004
Flyboarding stopped by OFT 05 February 2004
Hot shopping tips for Worcester shoppers 03 February 2004
OFT gears up guidance for motor trade 02 February 2004
OFT to refer Tesco acquisition of Slough Co-op store unless undertakings are given 02 February 2004
Fairer terms for care home residents 30 January 2004
Insurance agreement benefits consumers 26 January 2004
OFT to appoint Scottish representative 19 January 2004
OFT to consult on competition law modernisation documents 16 January 2004
Clearer store card conversion for consumers 15 January 2004
OFT refers proposed acquisition by Firstgroup plc of the ScotRail franchise 13 January 2004
OFT issues new group consumer credit licence 13 January 2004
OFT accepts undertakings from IVAX 09 January 2004
OFT revokes Middlesex motor dealer's consumer credit licence 07 January 2004
OFT stops misleading holiday club adverts 06 January 2004
OFT publishes guidance on new powers to investigate cartels 06 January 2004

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