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OFT consults on recommendation to extend the public transport ticketing schemes block exemption 28 July 2010
OFT publishes Annual Report 2009-10 27 July 2010
OFT launches consultation on online consumer protection 21 July 2010
OFT warns against increase in rogue doorstep traders during summer months 20 July 2010
OFT imposes requirements to end misleading claims 12 July 2010
OFT refers Getty/Rex merger to the Competition Commission 08 July 2010
Tribunal upholds OFT decision protecting vulnerable consumers 07 July 2010
OFT looks at online barriers faced by small and medium-sized businesses 07 July 2010
Independent evaluation of consumer codes published 07 July 2010
OFT imposes requirements on Manchester credit broker 06 July 2010
OFT launches new education tools to help adult learners be confident consumers 01 July 2010
OFT revokes credit licence of Middlesbrough Businessman 01 July 2010
OFT publishes new guidance for car dealers on legal obligations 30 June 2010
OFT accepts distribution business sale in heating oils merger 29 June 2010
OFT sets out revised approach to director disqualifications 29 June 2010
OFT secures improvements for cash ISA customers following super-complaint 29 June 2010
OFT recommends reform of corporate insolvency regime 24 June 2010
OFT warns credit firms against legal action outside debtors' home jurisdiction 17 June 2010
OFT appoints two new Executive Directors 16 June 2010
Don't lose out when preparing wills and appointing executors, advises OFT 16 June 2010
OFT publishes review of high-cost credit 15 June 2010
Download Festival and festival stars warn of scam ticket websites in the last minute rush to buy tickets 11 June 2010
OFT seeks views ahead of equity underwriting market study 10 June 2010
Evaluation of OFT enforcement in construction sector highlights improvements in awareness and behaviour 04 June 2010
OFT approves will writers’ Code of Practice 01 June 2010
OFT examines legal implications of pricing research 28 May 2010
British travellers warned against World Cup and international festival scams 27 May 2010
OFT warns festival-goers of online ticket scams as new figures reveal scale of problem 27 May 2010
OFT launches review of barriers to entry, expansion and exit in retail banking 26 May 2010
OFT and Competition Commission jointly consult on good practice in merger surveys 25 May 2010
OFT publishes views on online targeted advertising and pricing 25 May 2010
OFT joins campaign to stop loan sharks 24 May 2010
Project Canvas falls outside UK merger control jurisdiction - OFT 19 May 2010
OFT launches market study into outdoor advertising 18 May 2010
OFT announces stock-take of infrastructure ownership and control 14 May 2010
OFT statement regarding criminal proceedings against current and former BA executives 11 May 2010
OFT withdraws criminal proceedings against current and former BA executives 10 May 2010
OFT drops a number of allegations against Tesco in Dairy investigation and agrees discount for Tesco not contesting remaining aspects 30 April 2010
OFT update on Dairy investigation 30 April 2010
OFT issued competition advice under new process 27 April 2010
Injunction secured against 'debt sale' firm 26 April 2010
OFT announces criminal charges against north London credit company 23 April 2010
OFT issues statement of objections against Cathay Pacific Airways and Virgin Atlantic 22 April 2010
OFT considers divestment of Brogan oil distribution business in Western Isles 20 April 2010
OFT imposes £225m fine against certain tobacco manufacturers and retailers over retail pricing practices 16 April 2010
Significant improvements in unarranged overdrafts build on progress in PCA market 09 April 2010
OFT obtains court order against Middlesbrough man 01 April 2010
OFT announces Non-Executive Director appointments 31 March 2010
OFT issues irresponsible lending guidance 31 March 2010
Consumer Focus submits super-complaint to OFT 31 March 2010
RBS agrees to pay £28.5 million penalty for disclosing pricing information to competitor 30 March 2010
Targeted enforcement and improved capability are priorities in OFT Annual Plan 29 March 2010
OFT accepts funeral business divestments in South West Co-op merger 26 March 2010
Consumers benefit from pharmacy liberalisation 22 March 2010
Survey finds room for improvement in customer service as consumers urged to look out for OFT Approved logo 19 March 2010
OFT publishes framework for applying choice and competition guidance 19 March 2010
Second hand car dealers must comply with law or face action, OFT states 18 March 2010
OFT asks European Commission to investigate Procter & Gamble air freshener acquisition 17 March 2010
OFT seeks court order against gym management company 11 March 2010
OFT accepts Cornwall divestment in aggregates merger 03 March 2010
OFT satisfied with Orange/T-Mobile competition remedies 01 March 2010
Scotland losing out to scammers, new OFT figures reveal 27 February 2010
OFT imposes requirements on Reset Finance over credit brokerage adverts 26 February 2010
OFT issues Statement of Objections for alleged abuse of a dominant position by Reckitt Benckiser 23 February 2010
OFT secures final high court order against Foxtons 22 February 2010
More innovation needed in home buying and selling market, OFT finds 18 February 2010
Unemployed targeted by rising work opportunity scams 17 February 2010
OFT decides not to refer Arriva/Go-Ahead North East Transactions to Competition Commission 11 February 2010
OFT clears Ambassador/Live Nation theatres acquisition 10 February 2010
OFT consults on future anti-money laundering supervisory approach and fee structure 09 February 2010
OFT opens consultation on CAMRA super-complaint decision 05 February 2010
OFT gives Valentine's warning on internet dating scams 05 February 2010
OFT launches market study into consumer contracts 04 February 2010
OFT launches consumer education programme for Scottish secondary schools 03 February 2010
OFT requests UK review of Orange/T-Mobile joint venture 03 February 2010
OFT launches 'Scamnesty' as new figures reveal scale of problem and rise of online scams 01 February 2010
OFT announces further criminal charges in suspected pyramid scheme case 29 January 2010
OFT consults on unenforceable credit agreements guidance 27 January 2010
OFT requests information from gold buying companies 21 January 2010
OFT warns of deadline for anti-money laundering registration 19 January 2010
OFT seeks court order against prize draw promoters 11 January 2010
OFT refers local bus services to Competition Commission 07 January 2010

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