United Kingdom - OFT has published its November 2012 newsletter

This newsletter contains information among other things about how eight supermarkets have signed up to our “principles on special offers and promotions” a major step in improving consumer fairness. Also the advice we have given to price comparison websites and the announcement of our new Executive Director, Sonya Branch.

You will also learn about OFT's consultation with the Civil Aviation Authority on consumer rights and clear pricing as well as our investigation into payday lending.

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

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

• Owner of mileage correction business jailed for car clocking

• OFT releases Anglo American from certain undertakings agreed in 2000

• OFT warns payday lenders

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

• CAA and OFT consult on consumer rights guidance for travel sector

• First Step Finance not fit to hold licence

• OFT appoints Executive Director

• OFT calls for information about online personalised pricing practices

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