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New consumer advice service launched
Advice on purchasing products both online and in shops.
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Fireworks in Scotland: consultation
We are seeking your views on the use and regulation of fireworks in Scotland.
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Fireworks in Scotland consultation: technical annex
More detail about the current legislation and regulations on the sale and use of fireworks in Scotland.
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Consultation on a consumer body for Scotland: analysis of responses
Analysis of responses received to our consultation on the proposed powers and functions of a new statutory body, Consumer Scotland. The consultation was open between July and September 2018.
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Fairer parcel deliveries: action plan
Action plan outlining our committment to tackling unfair parcel delivery charges.
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Consultation to establish a consumer body for Scotland
The purpose of this consultation is to gather views from stakeholders on the proposed powers and functions of a new consumer body, called Consumer Scotland.
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Improving welfare for Scotland's homeless pets
Consultation on pet rescue centres.
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Stopping nuisance calls
1,200 vulnerable people will be protected.
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Scotland's Nuisance Calls Commission: our response and action plan
Response to Scotland’s Nuisance Calls Commission, with actions to empower and protect individuals and encourage better business behaviour.
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Nuisance calls action plan
New measures introduced to tackle nuisance and scam callers.
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Future of Crofting
Views sought on legislative changes.
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Reducing nuisance calls
Brown: UK Government must do more.
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Reducing nuisance calls
Brown: UK Government must do more.
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Reducing nuisance calls
Brown: UK Government must do more.
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Reducing nuisance calls
Brown: UK Government must do more.
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Reducing nuisance calls
Steps to combat issue to be discussed at second Nuisance Call Commission.
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Delivering better outcomes for consumers and businesses in Scotland
Provides details of our recently devolved consumer and competition powers.
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Reducing nuisance calls
Steps to combat issue to be discussed at industry-first summit.
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Scotland gets low-carbon cosy
More renewable heat than ever before.
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Life for people in Scotland in 2015
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Nuisance calls summit
Scottish Government brings experts together to tackle the problem.
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Ensuring that markets work well for businesses and consumers – a strategic assessment of markets in Scotland
Our first step in identifying markets where Scottish consumers may not be getting a fair deal.
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Response to the Working Group on consumer and competition policy
Our initial response to the Working Group's final report on consumer protection and competition policy.