Consumer Credit Bill
Policy Consultation 13 December 2004
Comments from the National Consumer Council and APACS.
Consumer Credit Bill (Failed Bill 2004/05 Session)
Legislation 23 November 2004
“Consumer credit law will be updated to provide greater protection from unfair lending practices and create a fairer and more competitive credit market.”
Watchdog challenges consumer regulators
Press Review 15 October 2004
The National Audit Office has called into question the cost effectiveness of bodies such as Energywatch and Postwatch.
Peter Vicary Smith - Which?
Stakeholder Interview 4 October 2004
Peter Vicary Smith, chief executive of Which?, talks to ePolitix.com about their "biteback" consultation exercise.
Which?
Government Affairs Website
Sutcliffe steps in to stop warranty worries
News Article 28 July 2004
The consumers' minister has set out plans to clamp down on the mis-selling of extended warranties.
Action pledged on 'unscrupulous traders'
News Article 14 July 2004
Patricia Hewitt has set out plans for tougher action against dishonest door-to-door salesmen.
Forum Brief: Home information packs
Policy Consultation 6 July 2004
Comment from the Law Society, the Consumers' Association and the Construction Products Association.
Ministers pressure tour companies over price hikes
Press Review 16 June 2004
The government is pressuring the travel industry to come up with cheaper deals for family holidays during the peak times of July, August and school half-terms.
Government tightens laws on consumer credit
News Article 9 June 2004
The government has set out new rules which aim to increase the transparency of the credit market.
Forum of Private Business
Government Affairs Website
Energy Retail Association: Welcome
Government Affairs Website Page
Energy Retail Association
Government Affairs Website
Conservative commission to tackle debt crisis
News Article 19 April 2004
The Tories have launched a new inquiry into the growing level of personal debt incurred by consumers.
Rate rises fail to curb borrowing
Press Review 30 March 2004
Consumers have ignored two interest rates rises from the Bank of England and continue to borrow at a record rate, according to new figures.
