The government has launched an Approved Code scheme for tradespeople, aiming to address consumer protection issues in the home improvement sector.
The government has introduced an Approved Code scheme for tradespeople, designed to tackle consumer protection issues within the home improvement sector. This initiative follows research indicating that more than one in four adults who undertook home improvements in the last 18 months encountered problems.
Consumers reportedly lost over £10.3 billion in 2024 due to these issues.
Why this matters: The scheme aims to improve consumer protection in the home improvement sector, where consumers reportedly lost over £10.3 billion in 2024.
What this means for you: If you are planning home improvements, you may benefit from the new Approved Code scheme for tradespeople.
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