OFT
RSS OFTOFT refers Capita IBS deal to Competition Commission
News Capita has seen its acquisition of fellow public sector software and services provider IBS Opensystems referred to the Competition Commission by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT). According to the OFT,... [21 Nov 2008]
OFT turns spotlight on IT services
News The newly-reorganised Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is to investigate consumer IT services and the sale of extended warranties for electrical goods. The OFT has set up a markets and policy initiatives... [03 Oct 2001]
OFT throws Apple to Europe
News In a statement, the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) said that the Commission was in a better position to address the complaint, which charges that Apple's iTunes Music Store discriminates against British consumers by... [06 Dec 2004]
E-tailers beware: OFT web sweep is imminent
Comment Despite estimates that £14bn will be spent by consumers online this Christmas, recent research by the OFT indicates that very few online shoppers are aware of additional legal protection provided by the regulations and... [14 Dec 2007]
OFT to probe online shopping
News The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is launching the study following reports that highlighted concerns with data security and product delivery. John Fingleton, chief executive of the OFT, said in a... [02 May 2006]
OFT to probe cheque clearing
News The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is to scrutinise the way cheques are cleared as part of an investigation into whether faster transaction times are necessary. The OFT's Payment Systems Task Force will... [08 Nov 2005]
OFT crackdown to target online scammers
News Examples include bogus prize draws and lotteries, premium-rate prize promotions, psychic mailings and miracle health cures, according to the Office of Fair Trading (OFT), which has launched the new Scams Enforcement Group. [22 Sep 2005]
OFT checks out online supermarkets
News The OFT said in a statement: "We are examining supermarkets' pricing online. A spokeswoman for Sainsbury's said the company could not comment as it was in consultation with the OFT. Waitrose said neither... [13 Dec 2004]
419 victims not greedy or stupid, says OFT
News Haley advised scam victims to not be ashamed and contact the Citizens Advice Bureau, trading standards or the OFT. The government has proclaimed February 'scam awareness month' and is turning to the internet to help... [18 Feb 2005]
Microsoft 'surprised' by calls for OFT investigation
News Microsoft is "surprised and disappointed" by calls over the weekend for it to be investigated by the Office of Fair Trading(OFT) after it made changes to its licensing scheme. He says it is possible that as many as 40... [24 Sep 2001]
Get flexible, keep staff - it works for the OFT
News According to OFT deputy head of IT, Ian Hextall, the move to more flexible working was driven by the CEO John Fingleton when he came into the organisation in 2005. Hextall told silicon.com that the greater productivity... [18 Mar 2008]
Becta hauls Microsoft off to OFT
News Becta, the UK government's adviser on IT in schools, has taken Microsoft to the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) over anti-competitive practices - but open source campaigners say Becta is still effectively promoting Microsoft. [22 Oct 2007]
Airlines to change systems to cope with OFT regulations
News The high-tech strategy of leading airlines hangs in the balance, following an investigation this month by the UK Office of Fair Trading (OFT). The OFT is concerned that airline contracts do not guarantee... [27 Jun 1999]
Ex-goblin to head OFT cartels team
News The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has named the man who will head its new cartels taskforce - and he has a long and unusual track record in management. Adrian Walker-Smith, who has been with the OFT for... [27 Nov 1998]
John Lewis and Dixons spat could end up in court
News John Lewis could take Dixons' to court if the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) fails to intervene over the retail giant's alleged stranglehold of the home PC market. In an exclusive interview with Silicon.com, Paul Burden,... [11 Apr 2000]
