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Consumer information

Shoppers rights - your quick guide leaflet

Find information about your rights as a consumer on topics from buying a used car to shopping online. See consumer information

Business information

Running a business leaflet

Find OFT information relating to businesses and markets, including, mergers, market studies, CA98 decisions, and the OFT's legal powers. See business information

Consumer education

Leaflets

Information and services for those on the frontline providing consumer advice. See consumer education

News and publications

Fair Trading magazine

OFT press releases, consultations, speeches and publications. See news and publications

 

What's new

Consumer Direct - to speak to a trained consumer adviser or complain online about a trader.

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OFT's scambusters head for Eastbourne as part of a major consumer awareness campaign in East Sussex.

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OFT consults on guidance to prevent misleading ads.

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OFT publishes its draft Opinion on newspaper and magazine distribution agreements.

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OFT to look at UK airports market.

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The OFT's Freedom of Information Act publication scheme, along with information issued under the Act, is available on this website.

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