News and updates

OFT consults on recommendation to extend the public transport ticketing schemes block exemption

28 Jul

The OFT is consulting on a proposal to recommend an extension of the public transport ticketing schemes block exemption.

OFT publishes Annual Report 2009-10

27 Jul

The OFT has published its Annual Report for the last financial year and an estimate of its financial benefits to consumers. The report shows that the OFT has saved consumers at least £359m per year on average over the period 2007 to 2010 in competition enforcement, consumer protection, merger and markets work across the economy.

OFT launches consultation on online consumer protection

21 Jul

Protecting UK consumers online is the focus of a long-term strategy launched for consultation by the OFT. The strategy proposes three broad areas for action to protect consumers and drive competition and economic growth in online markets.

OFT warns against increase in rogue doorstep traders during summer months

20 Jul

The Office of Fair Trading is warning people that the summer is an opportune time for rogue traders. Last year, advice service Consumer Direct received more than 5,300 complaints about traders offering home maintenance work on the doorstep.

Reforming public services

07 Jul

A speech made by John Fingleton on reforming public service delivery to achieve more for less.

Challenges and opportunities for the competition regime

05 Jul

John Fingleton's speech at King's College on the challenges and opportunities for the competition regime.

New decade, new Government - reflections in possible evolution of the UK's competition and consumer regimes

20 May

Philip Collins' speech to the Law Society Competition Section Annual Conference on the possible evolution of the UK's competition and consumer regimes.

The International Competition Network: Planning for the Second Decade

27 Apr

A speech made by John Fingleton at the 9th Annual Conference in Istanbul, Turkey, 27-29 April 2010.

Anticipated acquisition by Babcock International Group of VT Group plc

29 Jul

Full text of the decision regarding the anticipated acquisition by Babcock International Group of VT Group plc.

OFT consults on recommendation to extend the public transport ticketing schemes block exemption

28 Jul

The OFT is consulting on a proposal to recommend an extension of the public transport ticketing schemes block exemption.

Anticipated acquisition by Getty Images, Inc. of Rex Features Limited

28 Jul

Full text of decision regarding the anticipated acquisition by Getty Images, Inc. of Rex Features Limited.

Proposed acquisition by Assa Abloy AB of Paddock Holdings Limited

27 Jul

Full text of the decision regarding the proposed acquisition by Assa Abloy AB of Paddock Holdings Limited

OFT publishes Annual Report 2009-10

27 Jul

The OFT has published its Annual Report for the last financial year and an estimate of its financial benefits to consumers. The report shows that the OFT has saved consumers at least £359m per year on average over the period 2007 to 2010 in competition enforcement, consumer protection, merger and markets work across the economy.

Completed Acquisition by AP Møller-Maersk A/S of a 31 per cent interest in DFDS A/S

26 Jul

Full text of the decision regarding the completed acquisition by AP Møller-Maersk A/S of a 31 per cent interest in DFDS A/S.