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Results for 'Politics'
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Any Government legislation on scams and text messages?
"Has there been any Government legislation on the matter of targeting junk mail. Specifically post and text message that are scams or cost you to opt out such as the 'text STOP' text messages?"
Published in the Dr Junk Buster section on 24 April 2012.
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Is it possible to stop leaflets by taking legal action?
"I wondered if you know of anyone that has taken a business to court for pushing leaflets though the door. I know personally addressed items can lead to legal action, but what about the local advertisers, inc supermarkets?"
Published in the Dr Junk Buster section on 6 June 2011.
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Is it true I can't get a postal vote if I register with the Royal Mail opt–out?
"I am interested in registering with the Royal Mail opt–out but I heard that this could mean I can't register for the postal vote. Do you know if this is true?"
Published in the Dr Junk Buster section on 4 June 2011.
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Can I stop political parties using the Electoral Roll to send me junk mail?
"The electoral law says that election candidates can have a copy of the electoral register and use it for electoral purposes. But it doesn't explicitly state what those purposes are. I would argue that using my personal details to send me letters and then using my phone number to phone me especially when its not actually during an election is in clear breach of the law."
Published in the Dr Junk Buster section on 2 June 2011.
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Do political leaflets have 'national importance'?
"We have opted out of all 3 junk mail opt-out schemes and have a no junk mail sign on the door. Two political parties have put stuff through our door and when confronted, the candidates have claimed that they are exempt for the service or junk mail signs due to national importance. Could you please confirm if this is the case and if so, is there any way to make them stop putting election flyers through the door?"
Published in the Dr Junk Buster section on 5 May 2011.
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Getting tough on postal scams... by raising awareness
A private members bill aimed at tackling postal scams has been binned. Rather than "using a sledgehammer to crack a nut" the problem can be solved by raising awareness.
Published in the News section on 31 January 2013.
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Repeal of Pedlars Act may result in more cold calling, says LGA
Government has launched a consultation on its proposal to repeal the Pedlars Act 1871 and 1881. The Local Government Association warns that scrapping the Act may encourage cold callers.
Published in the News section on 24 November 2012.
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Yell is no longer Yell, and the Yellow Pages is no longer dominant
Yell has been renamed 'Hibu'. Meanwhile, the Office of Fair Trading has concluded that the Yellow Pages directory no longer has a monopoly on 'classified directory advertising'.
Published in the News section on 10 August 2012.
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Revealed: direct marketing's unbelievable success story
The Direct Marketing Association has made another attempt to quantify how much direct marketing contributes to the UK economy. The lobby group got more than what it bargained for.
Published in the News section on 6 August 2012.
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Direct Marketing Association delays launch of opt-out scheme for unaddressed junk mail - indefinitely
A new opt-out website for unaddressed junk mail that was to be launched three months ago has been built. However, a Freedom of Information request has learned the website is unlikely to go live any time soon.
Published in the News section on 27 July 2012.
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Edited electoral register to be retained
After years of ducking the question Government has finally made a decision about the future of the edited electoral register. The roll will not be abolished.
Published in the News section on 27 June 2012. Page last changed on 4 September 2012.
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Government yet to make up its mind about edited register
A recommendation by the Political and Constitutional Reform Committee to abolish the edited electoral register has received a lukewarm response from Government; it is "considering the finely balanced arguments"."
Published in the News section on 10 February 2012.
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House of Commons committee recommends abolition of edited register
The House of Commons Political and Constitutional Reform Committee has no doubt about it: the edited electoral register should be abolished.
Published in the News section on 5 November 2011.
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Government forces industry to help people reduce junk mail
A new deal between the Government and junk mail industry will introduce a wide range of measures to help people cut back on junk mail. Amongst others, the industry will finally introduce an online 'one-point-stop' for opting out of receiving unsolicited mail.
Published in the News section on 1 November 2011.
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Direct Marketing Association to set up one–point–stop for opting out
The Direct Marketing Association is to introduce its own one–point–stop for registering with junk mail opt–out schemes. In the process the Mailing Preference Service may become an opt–in / opt–out scheme.
Published in the News section on 14 June 2011.
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Opt-in for phone books 'an interesting idea'
A central opt-in system for paper directories is "an interesting idea" and would help "reduce the burden on resources and the environmental impact of phone books", government has said.
Published in the News section on 17 July 2010. Page last changed on 14 May 2011.
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Stricter rules on local authority newspapers and magazines
Local Government secretary Eric Pickles has told the Daily Telegraph that he wants local councils to "spend less time and money on weekly town hall Pravdas that end up in the bin".
Published in the News section on 26 June 2010. Page last changed on 14 May 2011.
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Junk mail recycling rates on the up
Figures released by the Direct Marketing Association show that the junk mail industry has met its recycling targets. Opt-out schemes for unaddressed junk mail remain unpopular.
Published in the News section on 6 April 2010. Page last changed on 14 May 2011.
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MPs critical of junk mail industry
Research by the All Party Group on Junk Mail shows that MPs are critical of the junk mail industry's efforts to 'go green'. The group believes the research shows MPs need to be educated.
Published in the News section on 25 January 2010. Page last changed on 14 May 2011.
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MP's 'junk mail allowance' to be abolished
From January 2010 MPs will no longer be able to claim expenses for sending 'junk mail'. Abolishing the 'communications allowance' was one of the recommendations in the Kelly Report on MP's expenses.
Published in the News section on 26 November 2009. Page last changed on 14 May 2011.
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Consultation on Edited Electoral Register
Government has published a consultation paper on the future of the Edited Electoral Register. Six options are being considered for the future of the register.
Published in the News section on 24 November 2009. Page last changed on 14 May 2011.
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Councils spend £4.5bn on waste
Local councils have been criticised for not doing enough to cut waste. Few councils spend money on waste prevention programmes, with only one in four councils encouraging people to reduce junk mail.
Published in the News section on 12 October 2009. Page last changed on 14 May 2011.
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Postcomm to give go-ahead to Sustainable Mail
Postcomm has in principle given Royal Mail permission to offer a discount for distributing 'green' mail-outs.
Published in the News section on 5 April 2009. Page last changed on 13 May 2011.
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Defra urges bulk mailers to support PAS 2020 standard
Government may not impose strict environmental legislation on the junk mail industry if it gets behind PAS 2020, a new environmental code for junk mail.
Published in the News section on 22 January 2009. Page last changed on 13 May 2011.
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Government to hold public consultation on Edited Register
Government has today announced it will start a public consultation on the Information Commissioner's recommendation to scrap the Edited Electoral Register.
Published in the News section on 24 November 2008. Page last changed on 13 May 2011.
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Liberal Democrats told off for junk calls
The Information Commissioner's Office has taken enforcement action against the Liberal Democrats after the party made 250,000 automated phone calls.
Published in the News section on 25 September 2008. Page last changed on 13 May 2011.
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Councils could face ban on selling Electoral Register
Information Commissioner Richard Thomas has recommended abolishing the Edited Electoral Register. If accepted, local councils will no longer be legally obliged to sell voters' name and address to junk mailers.
Published in the News section on 11 July 2008. Page last changed on 13 May 2011.
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New consumer protection laws
The biggest overhaul of consumer protection laws in 40 years has come into force today. The Consumer Protection Regulations bans 31 types of unfair sales practices outright and close loopholes that rogue traders have so far been able to exploit.
Published in the News section on 26 May 2008. Page last changed on 13 May 2011.
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Persistent junk mailers could face prison
New Government regulations could result in marketeers consistently ignoring the wishes of consumers facing a prison sentence of up to two years.
Published in the News section on 1 April 2008. Page last changed on 13 May 2011.
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New regulations could stop scams
The Department of Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform is planning to introduce new regulations to clamp down on unfair sales and marketing practices.
Published in the News section on 31 March 2008. Page last changed on 13 May 2011.
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Government still considering junk mail opt-in
Joan Ruddock, Minister for Climate Change, Biodiversity and Waste, has warned the direct marketing industry that a 'junk mail opt-in' is still on Government's agenda.
Published in the News section on 1 March 2008. Page last changed on 12 May 2011.
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Scambusters gets £7.5 million boost
Government has announced it will invest £7.5 million in further developing the Trading Standards 'Scambusters' teams around the country. The announcement comes during the Office of Fair Trading's 'Scams Awareness Month'.
Published in the News section on 4 February 2008. Page last changed on 12 May 2011.
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Defra calls for MPS notification on all direct mail
Defra, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, has urged the direct marketing industry to advertise the Mailing Preference Service on all direct mail.
Published in the News section on 10 November 2007. Page last changed on 12 May 2011.
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Government considering measures to reduce junk mail
The government yesterday announced its new waste strategy for England. The strategy outlines how the government hopes to reduce the amount of waste we produce as a nation - and includes ideas to cut junk mail.
Published in the News section on 25 May 2007. Page last changed on 12 May 2011.
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York Councillor causes junk mail controversy
The Liberal Democrat controlled council in York has run into trouble after a resident complained about junk mail being shoved through his letterbox - by the party's deputy leader.
Published in the News section on 8 January 2007. Page last changed on 12 May 2011.
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Lib Dem MP urges Government to reduce junk mail
Norman Baker, Liberal Democrat MP for Lewes, has urged the government to take action to reduce the amount of junk mail posted through British letterboxes.
Published in the News section on 5 September 2006. Page last changed on 3 May 2011.