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OFT 'too timid' over rogue lenders
By Press Association, May 31, 2013
Ineffective regulators have failed to get to grips with "predatory" lenders who leave vulnerable customers struggling with spiralling debts, according to a damning report by a powerful committee of MPs
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Glaxo accused of pay-for-delay deal
By Press Association, Apr 19, 2013
Drugs giant GlaxoSmithKline has been accused by the competition watchdog of paying off firms to delay the launch of cheap versions of its antidepressant treatment
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'Quick house sales' probe by OFT
By Press Association, Apr 18, 2013
The trading watchdog has launched a probe into firms offering "quick house sales" amid fears that desperate home owners are losing large sums of cash
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OFT investigates 'free' web games
By Press Association, Apr 12, 2013
So-called "free" web and app-based games for children are under investigation following concerns that users can run up substantial costs
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Gyms agree to allow earlier cancellations
By lovemoney.com, Mar 08, 2013
Bannatyne Fitness, David Lloyd Leisure and Fitness First Clubs will offer better cancellation rights to their members following an OFT investigation
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Drinks merger referred to watchdog
By Press Association, Feb 14, 2013
A £1.4 billion deal to merge Robinsons squash maker Britvic and Irn-Bru owner AG Barr has been referred to the Competition Commission
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Banks rapped over current accounts
By Press Association, Jan 25, 2013
Banks are still not doing enough to help consumers find the best deals in the current account market, the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has said
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British motorists hit again
By Adrian Holliday, Jan 25, 2013
While the Office of Fair Trading is on the verge of launching an investigation into UK petrol prices, the cost of fuel is set to soar again
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