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30 November 2012

Completed acquisition by Booker Group plc of Makro Holding Limited

Full text of the decision regarding the completed acquisition by Booker Group plc of Makro Holding Limited

Eight supermarkets sign up to OFT principles on special offers and promotions

Eight supermarkets have agreed to a set of OFT principles to address concerns over special offers and promotions for food and drink.

29 November 2012

Anticipated acquisition by Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA of Grupo Modelo S.A.B de C.V.

Full text of the decision regarding the anticipated acquisition by Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA of Grupo Modelo S.A.B de C.V.

28 November 2012

OFT consults on Annual Plan priorities

The OFT is seeking comments on its Annual Plan 2013-14 consultation, published today alongside its Strategic Assessment of Risks to UK Consumers and Markets.

27 November 2012

Completed acquisition by Edmundson Electrical Limited of Electric Center

Full text of the decision regarding the completed acquisition by Edmundson Electrical Limited of Electric Center

Brush up on your rights before visiting the dentist, urges OFT

The Office of Fair Trading has launched a new campaign to help patients understand more about their rights when visiting the dentist.

23 November 2012

OFT advises price comparison websites how clearer information can improve consumer trust

The OFT has written to 100 leading price comparison websites asking them to ensure they are providing clear information to consumers, after a review published today by the OFT suggested that some sites could do more to improve trust amongst the public.

22 November 2012

Owner of mileage correction business jailed for car clocking

Following an OFT investigation a Swindon based trader, Colin Michael Ogle, has been jailed for nine months for car clocking.

21 November 2012

OFT releases Anglo American from certain undertakings agreed in 2000

Today the OFT has varied undertakings Anglo American plc gave in 2000 prior to its purchase of Tarmac plc in the same year.

20 November 2012

OFT warns payday lenders

The OFT has opened formal investigations into several payday lenders over aggressive debt collection practices.

19 November 2012

OFT accepts sale of four electrical wholesaling stores to remedy merger concerns

The OFT has accepted undertakings from Edmundson Electrical Limited to sell four electrical wholesaling stores to remedy competition concerns raised by its completed acquisition of Electric Center, formerly part of the Wolseley Group.

CAA and OFT consult on consumer rights guidance for travel sector

Holidaymakers booking in the UK should have access to fair, clear and transparent information at the right time according to draft guidance for travel agents, tour operators and price comparison websites published today for consultation by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).

16 November 2012

First Step Finance not fit to hold licence

The OFT has decided to revoke the credit licence of First Step Finance Limited (FSF), a large debt resolution company based in Stockport.

15 November 2012

OFT appoints Executive Director

The OFT has announced the appointment of Sonya Branch as an Executive Director, filling the role recently vacated by Clive Maxwell when he was appointed Chief Executive.

OFT calls for information about online personalised pricing practices

The OFT has launched a call for information to explore the extent to which businesses are monitoring online shoppers and using the data to target them with personalised prices, and whether any action is necessary under the OFT’s powers.

13 November 2012

Completed acquisition by Rexel UK Limited of the Wilts Wholesale Electrical Company Limited business

Full text of the decision regarding the completed acquisition by Rexel UK Limited of the Wilts Wholesale Electrical Company Limited business

Don’t feel pressured to buy just because you invite a doorstep trader into your home, urges OFT

Consumers should not feel obliged to buy products or services just because they invited a doorstep trader into their home, the OFT urged as part of its doorstep selling campaign.

12 November 2012

Completed acquisition by Groupe Eurotunnel S.A. of certain assets of former SeaFrance S.A.

Full text of the decision regarding the completed acquisition by Groupe Eurotunnel S.A. of certain assets of former SeaFrance S.A.

8 November 2012

Completed acquisition by CAE Inc. of Oxford Aviation Academy

Full text of the decision regarding the completed acquisition by CAE Inc. of Oxford Aviation Academy

OFT refers cash and carry merger to Competition Commission

The OFT has referred the completed acquisition by Booker Group plc of Makro Holding Limited to the Competition Commission for further investigation due to concerns that it could reduce competition between cash and carry outlets.

OFT advice on how to identify websites that charge to process applications for government services

The OFT is warning consumers who wish to access government services to check whether they are visiting the official government website or the website of a business charging for processing services.

7 November 2012

Anticipated lease by HCA International Limited of premises from Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Full text of the decision regarding the anticipated lease by HCA International Limited of premises from Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

5 November 2012

Completed acquisition by Midcounties Co-operative Limited of Harry Tuffin Investments Limited

Full text of the decision regarding the completed acquisition by Midcounties Co-operative Limited of Harry Tuffin Investments Limited

1 November 2012

Completed acquisition by Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP of Inexus Group Limited

Full text of the decision regarding the completed acquisition by Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP of Inexus Group Limited

Completed acquisition by Viridor Waste Management Limited of JWT Holdings Limited

Full text of the decision regarding the completed acquisition by Viridor Waste Management Limited of JWT Holdings Limited

Completed acquisition by Boparan Holdings Limited of R F Brookes Chilled Food and Avana Bakeries

Full text of the decision regarding the completed acquisition by Boparan Holdings Limited of R F Brookes Chilled Food and Avana Bakeries