UK ECC faces uncertain future
The UK ECC could close if agreement in the Brexit negotiations is not reached
Posted 24 July 2020 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Updates|Brexit|National
UPDATES: The future of the UK European Consumer Centre hangs in the balance as Brexit negotiations continue, with the possible loss of cross-border consumer assistance raising concerns for thousands seeking help with EU purchases.
The UK European Consumer Centre (UK ECC) could face closure and thousands of UK consumers could be left unprotected if an agreement between the UK Government and the EU is not made before December 31.
The centre, founded in 2007, is part of a network throughout EU member states plus Iceland and Norway offering UK consumers support with queries about companies and products purchased in tho...
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