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1   Link   Advertising Standards Authority
The Advertising Standards Authority makes sure that advertisements keep to a recognised code. These are the people to contact if you feel an advert or promotion is misleading.
2   Link   Consumer focus
Energywatch, which regulates gas and electricity providers is now part of consumer focus.
3   Link   Financial Services Authority (FSA)
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is the independent regulator the Government has set up to look after the financial services industry and protect consumers.
4   Link   Ofcom (Office of communications)
Ofcom is the independent regulator for the UK communications industry, covering phone, television, radio and broadband. Ofcom is also responsible for promoting competition between companies providing fixed phone lines.
5   Link   Ofwat (Office of water services)
Ofwat regulates companies that provide water and sewerage services in England and Wales.

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