Making markets work well for consumers
The OFT's mission is to make markets work well for consumers. We achieve this by promoting and protecting consumer interests throughout the UK, while ensuring that businesses are fair and competitive.
The OFT's mission is to make markets work well for consumers. We achieve this by promoting and protecting consumer interests throughout the UK, while ensuring that businesses are fair and competitive.
27 Jan
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.
18 Jan
The OFT has today referred the aggregates, cement and ready-mix concrete markets in Great Britain to the Competition Commission.
09 Jan
The OFT has accepted undertakings from Rontec Investments to sell the Total Crossways petrol forecourt in Haverfordwest.
05 Jan
The OFT has referred the completed acquisition of Cambridge Water plc by South Staffordshire plc to the Competition Commission for further investigation.
07 Dec
John Fingleton gave a speech to Charles River Associates' conference on Economic Developments in European Competition Policy on 7 December, looking at the economics of compliance with competition law in the light of recent research by the OFT in this area.
15 Nov
John Fingleton gave a speech to the Reed Smith Competition Forum 2011 on 15 November, outlining the current competition work of the OFT across its entire portfolio.
11 Nov
John Fingleton gave a speech to the UEA Competition Forum on Friday 11 November. The speech was based on an OFT economic research paper, 'Competition and Growth'.
12 Oct
Competition in Professions - 10 years on: The Liberalisation of Professions and Consumer Empowerment. Philip Collins' speech at the OFT-hosted breakfast roundtable on competition in professions, 12 October 2011.
27 Jan
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.
26 Jan
Full text of the completed acquisition by DCC of the Severn Fuels business
24 Jan
Full text of the decision regarding the completed acquisition by Macquarie Bank Limited (London Branch) of Utility Metering Services Limited
19 Jan
Full text of the decision regarding the completed acquisition by Lightcatch Limited (trading as Betfred) of Tote (Successor Company) Limited.
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