Established with strong legislative powers under the last government, Consumer Focus is tasked with advocating consumer rights and encouraging businesses, public services and policymakers to prioritise consumer welfare.
The abolition comes amid government efforts to slash the number of QuANGOs as a cost-saving measure, however the right wing pressure group 'The Taxpayer's Alliance' has also mounted a campaign against the organisation.
Consumer Focus' responsibilities are to be passed on to Citizen's Advice, a network of charities predominantly staffed by volunteers.
