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www.leisureopportunities.co.uk OFT issues Groupon UK ruling
Daily discount voucher com- pany Groupon has been found to be breaking UK consumer rules and has been given three months to change and improve its practices. Te Office of Fair Trading
(OFT) found “widespread examples” where Groupon was seen to breach consumer protection regulations. Announcing the findings of
its investigation on 16 March, the OFT said that it has spe- cific concerns over practices involving reference pricing, advertising, refunds, unfair terms, and the diligence of its interactions with merchants. A July deadline has now been imposed by
the OFT for Groupon to undertake changes in its practices to comply with UK law.
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Te OFT made a series of recommendations to Groupon in its findings OFT has not yet ruled out the possibility of
legal action against Groupon if the company fails to follow its instructions. Read more:
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John Penrose outlines racing’s Tote sale benefits
A charity and a grant scheme are to be estab- lished in order to distribute the £90m allocated to the racing industry following last year’s sale of the Horserace Totalisator Board (Tote). John Penrose, minister with responsibility for horseracing, has announced plans which he
said are “making good” on a pledge made with regards to proceeds from the £265m deal. Te charity – Te Racing Foundation – will
support good causes, while the grant scheme aims to benefit State Aid-compliant projects. Details:
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New leisure vision for Rheola Estate
Neath Port Talbot (NPT) Council is to consider a masterplan for the future of the Rheola Estate in the Neath Valley, South Wales, which has been produced alongside the site’s owner. A leisure complex housing a swimming pool;
a spa; a gym; a restaurant; and a bar is among the plans for the estate, along with holiday log cabins and a residential development. Te council said the residential development
is required in order to provide funding towards the leisure and tourism element at the 95-acre (38.4-hectare) Rheola Estate. According to NPT, the estate is situated close
to the Waterfall Country and is in an area that already attracts visitors. Te plans also comply with the NPT tourism and leisure strategy. Outline plans have been submitted by Te
Urbanists, on behalf of R M Rees (Contractors) and is currently awaiting consideration.
24 Go Ape is looking to grow into Australia and the US NPT head of regeneration Gareth Nutt said:
“Tere has been interest shown by industrial- ists to develop the site but the council sees the regeneration of the estate and this part of the valley focussing on tourism and leisure.” Details:
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