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The Office of Fair Trading has recommended complete deregulation of the pharmacy market in order to give consumers more choice about where to get NHS prescriptions, which is expected to lead to supermarket groups setting up their own dispensing chemists. 20-Jan-2003
The Office of Fair Trading is to launch a new investigation into competition in the brewing industry, apparently due to concern about high beer prices. 15-Jan-2000
The Office of Fair Trading is to consider plans to relax the rules of ownership of independent TV companies, which could lead to consolidation among ITV companies. 23-Jul-1999
The Office of Fair Trading is reviewing the activities of motorway service station operators, and may launch a formal investigation due to concern about the prices being charged in shops and restaurants. 20-May-1999
The Office of Fair Trading is to investigate the car servicing and repair market in response to complaints about malpractice, and its report is expected early next year. 23-Apr-1999
The Office of Fair Trading is to investigate claims that oil companies are using their control of the petrol market to drive up prices in the Highlands, and will decide within six months whether to hold a full inquiry. 01-Apr-1999
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