Consumers are to get stronger rights to refunds, repairs or replacements when buying goods and services under the Government's draft Consumer Rights Bill, which was published today.
An extra 4,000 people are poised to buy new homes following the launch of the Government's Help to Buy mortgage scheme two months ago, house builders say.
Parents may be able to move cash from a Child Trust Fund (CTF) into a junior Isa (JISA) in future, as the Government has launched a consultation on the issue.
Plans for a simple set of consumer rights, as well as help for those paying for long-term care are among the issues on the Government's agenda for the coming year, under plans announced in today's Queen's Speech.
Carers will get stronger rights to seek financial and practical help to relieve the burden of looking after loved ones as part of reforms to be set out in the Queen's Speech tomorrow, it has been reported.
7 May 2013
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