Press release RSS http://www.oft.gov.uk Press release RSS Ryanair improves the clarity of its website and advertising http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2009/79-09 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. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:19:36 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2009/79-09 2009-07-03T09:19:36Z OFT to review high cost consumer credit sector http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2009/78-09 The OFT has launched a review into the supply of high cost credit as part of its ongoing Financial Services Strategy. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:02:06 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2009/78-09 2009-07-02T08:02:06Z OFT accepts divestments in Global/GCap radio merger http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2009/77-09 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. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2009/77-09 2009-07-01T14:00:00Z OFT publishes revised guidance on Merger jurisdiction and procedure http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2009/76-09 The OFT has published its revised merger guidance which provides information and advice to companies on the procedures it uses when reviewing merger cases. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:35:42 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2009/76-09 2009-06-30T10:35:42Z Online discount scheme agrees to change sign up process http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2009/75-09 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. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:36:36 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2009/75-09 2009-06-24T10:36:36Z Public increasingly aware of scams http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2009/73-09 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. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:21:33 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2009/73-09 2009-06-23T12:21:33Z Solar heating company to improve practices after OFT intervention http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2009/74-09 Following action by the OFT the directors of a solar water heating company have pledged to improve their trading practices. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:42:24 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2009/74-09 2009-06-23T11:42:24Z OFT warns consumers about 'debt sale' scams http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2009/72-09 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. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2009/72-09 2009-06-23T00:00:01Z OFT publishes review of media merger regime http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2009/71-09 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. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:48:54 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2009/71-09 2009-06-16T09:48:54Z OFT Estate Agent Public Register goes online http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2009/69-09 The OFT has launched an online version of its public register listing estate agents who have been given warnings or been banned from estate agency work. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:07:39 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2009/69-09 2009-06-15T14:07:39Z