The Caithness Business Index has posted the following article:

New Rules To Protect Consumers' Hard-earned Cash?

[IMG][/IMG] Reforms to shield the public from rip-offs and boost competition. Fake reviews and subscription traps stamped out to help consumers get a better deal?and protect their hard-earned money clamp down on cartels and other business practices that stifle competition, levelling the playing field for businesses doing the right thing? government gives watchdog more powers to support consumers and crack down on rogue traders?- meaning better products, greater choice, and lower prices Reforms to shield the public from rip-offs and boost competition have been announced by the government today (Wednesday 20 April).? Plans include making it clearly illegal to pay someone to write or host a fake review, so people are not cheated by bogus ratings, and clearer rules for businesses to make it easier for consumers to opt out of subscriptions so they are not stuck paying for things they no longer want. [Read Full Article]