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Sharp rise in number helped by CCAS


The number of consumers helped by the CTSI-run CCAS scheme continues to grow

Paul Evans

Posted 04 July 2018 | JoTS Online


Content Tags:  Updates|Consumer Goods and Services|National


UPDATES: The Consumer Codes Approval Scheme reports sharply rising consumer engagement, growing coverage across UK markets and millions of pounds in recovered compensation, underlining its expanding role in strengthening consumer confidence.

The Consumer Codes Approval Scheme (CCAS) has reported an 85% rise in the number of consumers it assists annually, pointing to an increase in confidence as the scheme continues to grow and take on more sponsors, with its codes now covering £46bn of consumer spending.

An uplift of more than 30,000 consumers receiving help was seen over the 2016/17 period, bringing the annual total to ...

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