http://www.oft.gov.uk Press release RSS http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2008/114-08 Action to make the supply of extended warranties on domestic electrical goods more competitive has saved consumers money, but there is evidence that some stores are still not fully complying with legislation, according to an OFT report published today. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:35:16 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2008/114-08 2008-10-03T13:35:16Z http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2008/113-08 The OFT has made a prohibition order against a Lincolnshire estate agent, banning him from estate agency work. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2008/113-08 2008-10-03T09:00:00Z http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2008/112-08 The OFT is launching a new awareness campaign to inform consumers that from today if they buy from salespeople who visit them in their own homes, they will have seven days to cancel the agreement. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2008/112-08 2008-10-01T08:00:00Z http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2008/111-08 Consumers who are thinking of paying for credit information services will have greater protection under new OFT licensing requirements coming into force on 1 October. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2008/111-08 2008-09-29T08:00:00Z http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2008/109-08 The OFT has published its market study into the homebuilding sector which says that while the sector is broadly competitive, many homebuyers experience faults or delays. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:30:00 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2008/109-08 2008-09-25T08:30:00Z http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2008/110-08 The OFT has welcomed the move by the Dean of the Faculty of Advocates this week to withdraw its rule banning so called 'mixed doubles'. Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2008/110-08 2008-09-24T13:00:00Z http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2008/108-08 The OFT expects to begin consideration of the competition effects of the proposed merger shortly, and will do this through established procedures, taking full account of information from the merging parties and others. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:48:29 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2008/108-08 2008-09-18T14:48:29Z http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2008/107-08 The OFT has used its 'de minimis' exception in deciding not to refer the completed acquisition of Cavalier Contracts Limited by Stagecoach Bus Holdings Limited to the Competition Commission. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2008/107-08 2008-09-18T14:00:00Z http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2008/106-08 The OFT has issued prohibition orders against two Wellington agents, banning them from estate agency work. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2008/106-08 2008-09-17T09:00:00Z http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2008/105-08 The OFT has issued a warning order against Raja Padcham, owner of RSR Estate Agents, London Road, Croydon. Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news/press/2008/105-08 2008-09-15T09:00:00Z