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Recent updates to the OFT website include the following:

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03 July 2009
The OFT has published the full text of the anticipated acquisition by Apollo Global of BPP Holdings.

Ryanair has taken a number of voluntary steps to increase the clarity and transparency of its website and other advertising after reaching an agreement with the OFT.

02 July 2009
The OFT has launched a review into the supply of high cost credit as part of its ongoing Financial Services Strategy.

01 July 2009
The OFT has accepted the undertakings offered by Global Radio UK Limited to address the competition concerns arising from its completed acquisition of GCap Media plc.

30 June 2009
The OFT has published its revised merger guidance which provides information and advice to companies on the procedures it uses when reviewing merger cases.

24 June 2009
The OFT has published the full text of the completed acquisition by Masstock Arable Limited of CSC Crop Protection Limited.

The operator of an online discount shopping club has agreed to revise its advertising and payment pages after the OFT raised concerns that consumers could be misled.

23 June 2009
Research conducted into the OFT Scams Awareness Month campaign in February has shown a rise in the proportion of consumers who are fairly or very knowledgeable about major scams.

Following action by the OFT the directors of a solar water heating company have pledged to improve their trading practices. 

The OFT is warning consumers not to be taken in by businesses claiming to help them become debt free by 'buying' or 'selling on' their debts.

22 June 2009
The OFT has published the full text of the anticipated acquisition by Cranswick Country Foods plc of the pork processing business of Bowes of Norfolk.

19 June 2009
The OFT has published the full text of the decision regarding the anticipated acquisition by Arqiva of Digital One Limited and other entities controlled by Global Radio Group

16 June 2009
The OFT has published its report on the local and regional media merger regime in the UK, as part of the Government's Digital Britain review.

The OFT is assessing the completed acquisition by Paragon Automotive Limited of the fleet refurbishment business of The Camden Group. The invitation to comment was issued on 16 June 2009. For further details, please see our list of current active merger cases.

15 June 2009
The OFT's estate agent public register goes online.

The OFT has published the full text of the decision regarding the completed acquisition by Stagecoach Group plc of Preston Bus.

12 June 2009
The OFT announced a consultation on the provisional findings from its market study into Isle of Wight Ferry Services.

11 June 2009
The OFT and Crown Office have updated a Memorandum of Understanding to give greater certainty for businesses and individuals confessing to involvement in cartel activity in Scotland.

The OFT has published the full text of the decision regarding the anticipated acquisition by The Coca-Cola Company of a minority interest in Fresh Trading Limited

10 June 2009
The OFT has revoked the consumer credit licence of Vale Road Cars Ltd, a car dealership in Rhyl, North Wales.

The OFT has referred the proposed merger between Ticketmaster Entertainment Inc and Live Nation Inc to the Competition Commission.

08 June 2009
Action by local authority Trading Standards Services to protect the public from unfair trading practices saves UK consumers at least £347 million a year, the OFT revealed.

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