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MSP proposes bill to protect "electrician" title
Jamie Halcro Johnson consults on law to ensure proper qualification
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Remoter consumers to benefit from parcel delivery hub
Scottish Government launches pricing map for best deals
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Pro-competition regime needed for web giants: CMA
Report calls for new regime to regulate Google and Facebook
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FCA proposes extended COVID-19 credit card debt relief
Further time to be allowed to those needing payment breaks
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Scottish Building Society reveals mortgage support deal
COVID-19 package prevents risk of losing home for next 12 months
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Insured's right to choose lawyer covers mediation: CJEU
Court rules on EU law rights under contracts for legal expenses insurance
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Consumer Scotland Bill passes final stage
All-party support despite concerns over crowded field of organisations
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VW owners win preliminary ruling in "Dieselgate" claim
Judge finds emissions-cheating software a "defeat device" under EU rules
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Insurers should play fair during COVID-19, FCA advises
City watchdog sets out expectations in dealing with claimants
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Distance learning a consumer contract, sheriff rules
German student could only be sued for fees in Germany
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Proposed new consumer body given initial backing
Holyrood stage 1 report supports general principles
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Ministers consult on banning energy drink sales to the young
Action considered in order to reduce health risks
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Google iPhone class action given go-ahead after appeal
Judges rule data of value taken without consent
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CMA to research taking forward Roberton report for Government
Competition body welcomes proposal for single regulator
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Bill introduced to set up new consumer champion body
Consumer Scotland intended to tackle longstanding service issues
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Aberdein Considine opens free online debt advice service
Site generates response based on answers to questions
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Appeal revives £14bn Mastercard class action
Tribunal ordered to reconsider refusal to certify
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CMA seeks new powers to protect consumer rights
Proposals would put new focus on protecting consumers' economic interests
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Sale of fireworks comes under question in new consultation
Ministers invite views on ban on sale to public for safety reasons
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Company's failures forfeited right to demand return of rejected goods
Buyers of faulty suite who gave it away entitled to money back, court holds
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FCA targets overdraft charging in new consultation
Authority wants single interest rate and no fixed charges
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English law in consumer contract includes limitation rule: sheriff
Defender failed to aver exceptions in Rome Convention
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Bill to combat fuel poverty goes out to views
MSPs begin stage 1 scrutiny
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Backing from Society for Government's "Consumer Scotland" plan
Claim that gap exists from lack of single consumer body