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New phase of cost crisis for poorer families: Foundation
Study shows extent of debt incurred trying to pay for essentials

Financial services consumer duty in force from today
Higher standards of openness and fairness expected of provider firms

CMA seeks cases for study of unregulated legal services
Will writing, probate and online divorce the focus of new investigation

Deepfake scam warning in wake of Lewis advert
Money saving expert’s likeness used for bogus investment scheme

MSPs seek consumer exclusion from moveables reforms
Stage 1 report supports access to business finance but reflects concerns

Tight controls on drink adverts proposed for Scotland
Ministers consult on range of restrictions in effort to improve health

Two commercial dispute courts to be set up
Sheriffs to sit in Hamilton and Airdrie

Defective hip claim fails before Supreme Court
No basis in evidence for consumer claim after statistical case not made out

Good Food Nation Bill passes final stage
MSPs unanimously support bill to improve food quality

Single-use plastics ban in force from today
Scottish environment measure is first in UK

VW settles 91,000 UK "Dieselgate" claims
£193m compensation package ends High Court class action

MSPs call for views on Fireworks Bill
Consultation opens on proposed controls, with public surveys

Ministers introduce fireworks control bill
Measure seeks to limit social harms from fireworks and pyrotechnics

FCA advances plans for tighter consumer protection
New consultation sets out more detailed proposals for 2022 rules

MSPs call for views on Good Food Nation Bill
Public invited for comments as stage 1 scrutiny begins

Good Food Nation Bill introduced
Measure would support plans for food industry and healthy eating

Changes planned for Scotland’s legal services
Bid to improve accountability and transparency

Scope of new consumer duty goes out to views
Ministers consult on which bodies will have to consider impact on consumers

Online trading among proposed new consumer protections
Rules planned to tackle fake reviews and subscription malpractices

Consultation runs on shutting large shops for New Year
Ministers ask whether Christmas Day closing should also apply on 1 January

Firework buyers could need licence under new proposals
Ministers consult on legislation to improve firework safety

FCA proposes new Consumer Duty
More protection wanted for financial services customers

Ministers consult on electrician law after bill proposal
Paper asks whether regulation needed for public protection

CMA begins follow-up market study in England & Wales
Progress on 2016 proposals for greater transparency to be assessed