Buying and selling goods and services
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) helps to draft and regulate many of the UK laws, regulations and guidelines on advertising, package travel and timeshare, pricing and product description that help protect consumers and businesses from unscrupulous practices.
We want consumers and businesses to be able to trust advertisements, fairly compare prices and find goods that are honestly labelled, and services that are properly delivered. And we want to help businesses know the rules and regulations that apply to them and not have to face unfair competition from other traders operating illegally.
Consumer information on Directgov
Directgov has information and advice for consumers on misleading advertising, trading schemes, buying goods or services, timeshares and holidays.
Sunday Shopping
Information about Sunday trading regulations can be found on Business Link and the Department's fact sheets and background to the Sunday Shopping review are available.
