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New phase of cost crisis for poorer families: Foundation
Study shows extent of debt incurred trying to pay for essentials
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Financial services consumer duty in force from today
Higher standards of openness and fairness expected of provider firms
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CMA seeks cases for study of unregulated legal services
Will writing, probate and online divorce the focus of new investigation
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Deepfake scam warning in wake of Lewis advert
Money saving expert’s likeness used for bogus investment scheme
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MSPs seek consumer exclusion from moveables reforms
Stage 1 report supports access to business finance but reflects concerns
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Tight controls on drink adverts proposed for Scotland
Ministers consult on range of restrictions in effort to improve health
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Two commercial dispute courts to be set up
Sheriffs to sit in Hamilton and Airdrie
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Defective hip claim fails before Supreme Court
No basis in evidence for consumer claim after statistical case not made out
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Good Food Nation Bill passes final stage
MSPs unanimously support bill to improve food quality
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Single-use plastics ban in force from today
Scottish environment measure is first in UK
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VW settles 91,000 UK "Dieselgate" claims
£193m compensation package ends High Court class action
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MSPs call for views on Fireworks Bill
Consultation opens on proposed controls, with public surveys
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Ministers introduce fireworks control bill
Measure seeks to limit social harms from fireworks and pyrotechnics
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FCA advances plans for tighter consumer protection
New consultation sets out more detailed proposals for 2022 rules
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MSPs call for views on Good Food Nation Bill
Public invited for comments as stage 1 scrutiny begins
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Good Food Nation Bill introduced
Measure would support plans for food industry and healthy eating
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Changes planned for Scotland’s legal services
Bid to improve accountability and transparency
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Scope of new consumer duty goes out to views
Ministers consult on which bodies will have to consider impact on consumers
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Online trading among proposed new consumer protections
Rules planned to tackle fake reviews and subscription malpractices
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Consultation runs on shutting large shops for New Year
Ministers ask whether Christmas Day closing should also apply on 1 January
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Firework buyers could need licence under new proposals
Ministers consult on legislation to improve firework safety
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FCA proposes new Consumer Duty
More protection wanted for financial services customers
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Ministers consult on electrician law after bill proposal
Paper asks whether regulation needed for public protection
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CMA begins follow-up market study in England & Wales
Progress on 2016 proposals for greater transparency to be assessed