Press release RSS http://www.oft.gov.uk Press release RSS OFT considers remedies in builder's merchants merger http://www.oft.gov.uk?itemId=847173 The OFT is considering an offer by Jewson Limited to sell a branch in each of 22 local areas to remedy competition concerns raised by its completed acquisition of Build Center. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk?itemId=847173 2012-02-08T12:00:00Z OFT consults on package of measures to improve extended warranty competition http://www.oft.gov.uk/news-and-updates/press/2012/07-12 Major UK electrical retailers have offered legal undertakings to improve the way the extended warranties market works, the OFT announced today. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news-and-updates/press/2012/07-12 2012-02-07T07:00:00Z OFT considers remedies in petrol forecourt merger http://www.oft.gov.uk/news-and-updates/press/2012/06-12 The OFT is considering undertakings offered by Shell UK Limited (Shell) in relation to its completed acquisition of 253 petrol stations from Rontec Investments LLP (Rontec). Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news-and-updates/press/2012/06-12 2012-02-03T12:00:00Z OFT takes action in mobility aids sector http://www.oft.gov.uk/news-and-updates/press/2012/05-12 The OFT has taken action against several mobility aids traders, following a market study last year which found some firms were engaged in unfair business practices. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news-and-updates/press/2012/05-12 2012-02-03T11:00:00Z OFT statement on Financial Services Bill http://www.oft.gov.uk/news-and-updates/press/2012/04-12 Following the announcement regarding consumer credit, the OFT will work with the Government, FSA and other partners to help to design a model of FCA regulation that enhances strong protections for consumers in this market. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:23:36 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news-and-updates/press/2012/04-12 2012-01-27T13:23:36Z OFT refers aggregates, cement and ready-mix concrete markets to the Competition Commission http://www.oft.gov.uk/news-and-updates/press/2012/02-12 The OFT has today referred the aggregates, cement and ready-mix concrete markets in Great Britain to the Competition Commission. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news-and-updates/press/2012/02-12 2012-01-18T11:00:00Z OFT accepts undertakings from Rontec to sell petrol station in Haverfordwest http://www.oft.gov.uk/news-and-updates/press/2012/03-12 The OFT has accepted undertakings from Rontec Investments to sell the Total Crossways petrol forecourt in Haverfordwest. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news-and-updates/press/2012/03-12 2012-01-09T14:00:00Z OFT refers water merger to the Competition Commission http://www.oft.gov.uk/news-and-updates/press/2012/01-12 The OFT has referred the completed acquisition of Cambridge Water plc by South Staffordshire plc to the Competition Commission for further investigation. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news-and-updates/press/2012/01-12 2012-01-05T12:00:00Z Fray Bentos brand sold to Baxters to remedy merger concerns http://www.oft.gov.uk/news-and-updates/press/2011/139-11 The OFT has accepted undertakings offered by Princes Limited to address the competition concerns arising from its completed acquisition of the canning business of Premier Foods Group Limited. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:20:00 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news-and-updates/press/2011/139-11 2011-12-30T13:20:00Z OFT launches market study into private motor insurance http://www.oft.gov.uk/news-and-updates/press/2011/136-11 The OFT has today launched a market study into private motor insurance in the UK which will focus on the provision of third party vehicle repairs and credit hire replacement vehicles to claimants. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news-and-updates/press/2011/136-11 2011-12-14T07:00:00Z