FSA issues guidance on how businesses can avoid using unfair contract terms

Banks Businesses are using consumer contracts that give them too much leeway to unfairly change the terms of those contracts, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has said. 01 Feb 2012

Corrupt conspirators convicted following energy contracts investigation

Energy Four men who disclosed details of bids relating to lucrative energy contracts overseas have been convicted of corruption charges following a ruling by the Crown Court. 27 Jan 2012

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