Cabinet Office Minister, Francis Maude, has announced that 192 quangos and public bodies will be scrapped and 118 merged. Of particular interest to commercial practitioners is the announcement that the OFT is to be merged with the Competition Commission following a consultation by the Department of Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) and, in particular, that the OFT's consumer protection powers will be devolved to local trading standards authorities. It remains to be seen whether trading standards authorities have the resources and expertise to challenge the behaviour of traders nationally or cross-border, or to produce guidance on new legislation.
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I just dealt with Leasa in the recent purchase of my first home. Can not recommend her. Fast, efficient and has an eye on everything. Managed to get me from offer accepted to moving in less than 11 weeks.
Richard
The whole process of sorting out my wife's estate and a lasting power of atorney was made a relatively easy to understand process because the team we dealt with spoke to us in an easy to understand language. They also acted quickly at every stage as well as always keeping us updated if there were any delays.
David
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Christopher
An excellent service from Winston’s conveyancing department. Organised, meticulous, efficient, friendly and calm - everything we could have wanted.
Nick
Really helpful when we sold our property and purchased our new home. Responsive to emails and calls.
Mr and Mrs Harrold
I was recommended by a work colleague to use Samantha at Winston’s for buying my first house. They were brilliant at communicating and replied to me so quickly! No question was too silly. Such a smooth process and I would definitely recommend. Really appreciate the help - thank you!!
Rebecca
Excellent. Engaged, honest and quick throughout. When they said something would be done, it was. Couldn't be happier.
Samuel
