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$1bn Illegal Fishing Industry Could Destroy Africa’s Fish Stocks ‘within Years’
The U.K. International Development Minister Gareth Thomas has issued a stark warning that, if action isn’t taken immediately, illegal fishing could have a devastating impact on fish stocks off the coast of Africa.
European Union Agrees Crack Down on Bogus Holiday Club Deals
U.K. Consumer Minister Gareth Thomas has welcomed the EU decision to toughen up rules around timeshare and to regulate other long term holiday products across the EU for the first time, boosting holidaymakers’ rights when things go wrong.
U.K. Credit Card Companies Agree to New Fair Play Rules
U.K. Credit card companies have agreed a new set of ‘fair principles’ that will put an end to overnight hikes in credit card charges and give much needed breathing space to borrowers struggling to repay their debts.
U.K. Government Hosts Summit to Stop Exploitation of Hajj Pilgrims
The Government is today hosting a summit to tackle problems faced by British Muslims making the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. Travel operators, community groups and consumer organizations will discuss with the Government how to protect people from rogue travel...
New Fund Connects African Suppliers with UK Supermarket Shelf
More African goods – from chocolate to pineapples to spices in ready meals – could appear on UK supermarket shelves in future, said International Development Minister Gareth Thomas today as he opened for bids a new £2m scheme helping producers...
New Doorstep Selling Rules Approved in English Parliament
New “doorstep selling” regulations to protect people when they buy products and services from traders at home have been approved by Parliament. The new rules, which come into force on 1 October, give people a legal right of seven days in which...
New Arrangements Give U.K. Home Buyers And Sellers a Better Deal
The U.K. Government is introducing extra protection for people buying and selling homes. Consumer Minister Gareth Thomas laid an order in Parliament today (1 July) requiring all residential estate agents to belong to a redress scheme by 1st October.
Consumer Affairs Minister Gareth Thomas Launches New Helpline for Victims of Loan Sharks
Consumer Affairs Minister Gareth Thomas today launched a new helpline for victims of loan sharks. The helpline number – 0300 555 2222 – covers the North-West, Yorkshire and Humberside, South East and Central England. How People Arrived Here:...
