http://www.oft.gov.uk Press release RSS http://www.oft.gov.uk/news-and-updates/press/2013/43-13 The OFT today announced a market study on competition in banking for small and medium-sized businesses and is seeking views on its scope. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:08:23 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news-and-updates/press/2013/43-13 2013-06-19T09:08:23Z http://www.oft.gov.uk/news-and-updates/press/2013/42-13 The OFT has today suspended, with immediate effect, the consumer credit licence of Staffordshire-based Donegal Finance Limited – trading as Donegal Finance, Donegal Investigations and Donegal Recovery. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:18:28 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news-and-updates/press/2013/42-13 2013-06-17T12:18:28Z http://www.oft.gov.uk/news-and-updates/press/2013/40-13 The OFT has appointed four new directors as part of its continued focus on delivery and enforcement. Tue, 21 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news-and-updates/press/2013/40-13 2013-05-21T10:00:00Z http://www.oft.gov.uk/news-and-updates/press/2013/39-13 The OFT is writing to over 60 leading online businesses to ensure they are transparent with consumers about how they collect and use their data. Fri, 17 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news-and-updates/press/2013/39-13 2013-05-17T09:00:00Z http://www.oft.gov.uk/news-and-updates/press/2013/37-13 The OFT today referred the completed acquisition by Cineworld plc of City Screen Limited to the Competition Commission (CC) after concerns the merger reduces competition and could restrict choice and increase prices for cinema-goers. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news-and-updates/press/2013/37-13 2013-04-30T14:00:00Z http://www.oft.gov.uk/news-and-updates/press/2013/36-13 The OFT today issued a Statement of Objections to certain pharmaceutical companies alleging they acted to delay effective competition in the UK supply of paroxetine, a prominent antidepressant medicine. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news-and-updates/press/2013/36-13 2013-04-19T06:00:00Z http://www.oft.gov.uk/news-and-updates/press/2013/35-13 The OFT is today launching a study into the ‘quick house sale’ market and is calling for people who have used, or considered using, these businesses to contact the OFT about their experiences. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:01:00 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news-and-updates/press/2013/35-13 2013-04-18T00:01:00Z http://www.oft.gov.uk/news-and-updates/press/2013/34-13 The OFT has appointed three new senior directors to lead its work in cartels and criminal enforcement, policy and consumer credit. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news-and-updates/press/2013/34-13 2013-04-16T10:00:00Z http://www.oft.gov.uk/news-and-updates/press/2013/33-13 The OFT has launched an investigation into whether children are being unfairly pressured or encouraged to pay for additional content in 'free' web and app-based games, including upgraded membership or virtual currency such as coins, gems or fruit. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 23:01:00 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news-and-updates/press/2013/33-13 2013-04-11T23:01:00Z http://www.oft.gov.uk/news-and-updates/press/2013/31-13 The OFT today referred the completed acquisition by Imerys Minerals Limited of the kaolin business of Goonvean Limited to the Competition Commission, after an investigation identified competition concerns. Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:15:00 GMT http://www.oft.gov.uk/news-and-updates/press/2013/31-13 2013-04-03T14:15:00Z