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Bulk mailers angered by 'unnecessary' DMA standard
12 July 2008 - Marketeers have reacted with anger at the possibility of a new environmental standard for direct mail.
Councils could face ban on selling voter lists to curb junk mail
11 July 2008 - Households could see a big fall in the amount of junk mail they receive after the Information Commissioner today said local councils should be banned from selling voters' personal details.
Government responds to Go Dutch petition
8 July 2008 – The Government today responded to Stop Junk Mail's petition for an easier and more effective system for opting out of junk mail, stating it currently has "no plans to take measures to restrict" junk mail.
Stricter bulk mail standards likely to be approved
5 July 2008 – The Direct Marketing Association (DMA) has endorsed proposals for stricter standards for direct mail.
New campaign to 'name and shame the junkies'
20 June 2008 - A new 'UK Junk Mail Award' has been launched in a bid to 'name and shame' businesses that excessively use junk mail as a form of marketing.
192.com calling for telephone directory opt-out
27 May 2008 – Online directory 192.com has launched a campaign for an easy way to opt out of receiving phone books.
New consumer protection laws
26 May 2008 - The biggest overhaul of consumer protection laws in 40 years has come into force today.
Charity junk mail attracts large number of complaints
8 May 2008 – Nearly a third of all complaints about charity fundraising relate to direct mail, according to the Fundraising Standards Board (FRSB).
17.5 million unwanted business directories
6 April 2008 - A new poll has revealed that 35 per cent of Brits would prefer not to receive printed business directories at home.
Persistent junk mailers could face prison
1 April 2008 – Under new Government regulations marketeers consistently ignoring the wishes of consumers who do not wish to be contacted could face a prison sentence of up to two years.
New regulations could stop scams
31 March 2008 - The Department of Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) are planning to introduce new regulations to clamp down on unfair sales and marketing practices.
OFT stops South African marketer sending misleading mailings
19 March 2008 - The OFT has obtained assurances from a South African marketing agency that they will no longer send misleading mailings to UK consumers.
Government still considering junk mail opt-in
1 March 2008 - Joan Ruddock, Minister for Climate Change, Biodiversity and Waste, has warned the direct marketing industry that a 'junk mail opt-in' is still on the Government's agenda.
Charity sector accused of mismanagement of data
22 February 2008 - A study by the Read Group has revealed that charities hardly use suppression files before they send out their mailings.
East Sussex starts junk mail awareness campaign
20 February 2008 – East Sussex County Council has started a junk mail awareness campaign in a bid to reduce the amount waste the county produces.
OFT launches nationwide 'Scamnesty' campaign
5 February 2008 - The Office for Fair Trading (OFT) is today launching a nationwide 'Scamnesty' campaign asking the public to help in the fight against scams.
Scambusters gets £7.5 million boost
4 February 2008 - The Government has announced that it will invest £7.5 million in further developing the Trading Standards 'Scambusters' teams around the country.
Junk mail firm taken to court over scam
3 February 2008 - A large junk mail scam could be shut down in weeks thanks to a landmark legal battle.
OFT launches Scams Awareness Month
1 February 2008 - The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) today launches its Scams Awareness Month to raise awareness of mass marketed scams.
Complaint about Cancer Research UK mailings not upheld
26 January 2008 - In its first adjudication, the Fundraising Standards Board (FRSB) has rejected a complaint from a member of the public against Cancer Research UK.
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