Press release RSS http://www.oft.gov.uk Press release RSS OFT publishes framework for applying choice and competition to public markets http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2010/30-10 The OFT has published a new guide for policy makers considering using choice and competition in the delivery of public services. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:20:00 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2010/30-10 2010-03-19T10:20:00Z Survey finds room for improvement in customer service as consumers urged to look out for OFT Approved logo http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2010/29-10 Good customer service matters hugely to consumers, but almost a quarter do not believe they receive good service from businesses, according to a new survey released as the OFT urged consumers to look out for the OFT 'Approved code' logo. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:01:00 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2010/29-10 2010-03-19T00:01:00Z Second hand car dealers must comply with law or face action, OFT states http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2010/27-10 The OFT has identified a number of concerns in the £24bn second hand car dealer market and is set to crack down on dealers who break the law. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:01:00 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2010/27-10 2010-03-18T00:01:00Z OFT asks European Commission to investigate Procter & Gamble air freshener acquisition http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2010/28-10 The OFT has requested that the European Commission investigates the UK aspects of Procter & Gamble's proposed acquisition of Sara Lee's air care business. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2010/28-10 2010-03-17T14:00:00Z Significant improvements in unarranged overdrafts build on progress in PCA market http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2010/26-10 Real progress is being made towards personal current accounts that work well for consumers, with significant developments expected in the market over the next two years, the OFT said. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:30:00 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2010/26-10 2010-03-16T10:30:00Z OFT seeks court order against gym management company http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2010/25-10 The OFT has issued High Court proceedings against a gym management company, Ashbourne Management Services Limited, following concerns about its compliance with consumer credit law and the fairness of its contract terms. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2010/25-10 2010-03-11T11:00:00Z OFT accepts Cornwall divestment in aggregates merger http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2010/24-10 The OFT has accepted undertakings offered by Aggregate Industries Limited to address competition concerns arising from its acquisition of Atlantic Aggregates Limited. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:01:00 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2010/24-10 2010-03-03T15:01:00Z OFT satisfied with Orange/T-Mobile competition remedies http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2010/23-10 The OFT has withdrawn its request to the European Commission to review the UK aspects of the joint venture between Orange and T-Mobile after the companies offered remedies that fully address the OFT's outstanding competition concerns. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:34:31 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2010/23-10 2010-03-01T09:34:31Z Scotland losing out to scammers, new OFT figures reveal http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2010/22-10 The OFT is warning people in Scotland not to fall for scams, as new research reveals the most common types of mass-marketed cons in the country. Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:01:00 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2010/22-10 2010-02-27T00:01:00Z OFT imposes requirements on Reset Finance over credit brokerage adverts http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2010/21-10 The OFT has imposed requirements on Reset Finance Ltd to ensure that it complies with credit advertising regulations. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2010/21-10 2010-02-26T11:00:00Z