We will give stronger powers for regulators, particularly in energy and telecoms. We will set up a new Competition Appeals Court to accelerate regulatory appeals. We will put in place a Consumer Charter for Utilities/ that will, among other things, compensate households and businesses that lose utility service for more than three hours in a 24 hour period by forcing providers to deduct the cost of one day’s service from the bill.
in favour of protectionism, for example tariffs, export subsidies