Our resource base provides you with detailed information about most aspects of the OFT's work.
Approved codes of practice
Details for businesses on how to register with the OFT Approved codes of practice scheme.
Cartels
Find out what constitutes a cartel, how to complain about one, and how a business could be granted immunity from prosecution if they inform the OFT of their involvement.
Competition Act investigations
Information on Competition Act investigation, decisions, consultations and case closure summaries.
Consultations
The OFT carries out consultations on a number of issues - current consultations are detailed in this section.
Consumer credit licences
Most businesses that offer credit or lend money to consumers have to be licensed by the OFT - find out what kind of businesses need a credit licence and how to apply for one.
Consumer regulations
The consumer regulations area contains general information about the application and enforcement of Part 8 of the EA 2002 and the legislation covered by Part 8 EA 2002. It provides guidance to help businesses comply and information for business and consumers about the outcome of formal and informal action already completed.
EC Articles 84 and 85 Public Register
Consultations, notifications and decisions relating to EC Articles 84 and 85.
Economic research
Details of reports published under the OFT's ongoing programme of economic research.
Estate Agents Redress Schemes
The Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 enables the Secretary of State to require those engaging in estate agency work in relation to residential property to be members of an OFT approved estate agents redress scheme.
Evaluation
The OFT’s evaluation programme aims to evaluate whether the OFT delivers its objectives cost-effectively, and to help the OFT prioritise, conduct, and follow up its work to maximise its impact.
Guidelines for policy makers
Competition assessment guidance for policy makers carrying out Regulatory Impact Assessments.
Legal powers
This section explains some of the most important powers the OFT has that enable it to carry out its aim of making markets work well for consumers.
Market investigation references
Details of markets that the OFT has referred to the Competition Commission for further investigation.
Market studies
Full details of market studies carried out by the OFT.
Mergers
Details of the OFT's mergers work, including invitations to comment, decisions, undertakings and orders.
Register of Orders and Undertakings
The Register publishes current orders made and undertakings given under the market investigations and mergers provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002, and the monopoly and mergers provisions of the Fair Trading Act 1973.
Super-complaints
Details of the OFT's response to the super-complaints that it has received.
UK competition court cases database
These pages are a legal resource listing brief details of competition law judgments given in the UK courts that are brought to the attention of the OFT.
