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  • CMA issues guidance on unfair contract terms
  • All power to the UK competition watchdog’s war on ‘drip pricing’
  • UK competition watchdog launches inquiry into Sky/ITV deal

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regulationtomorrow.com /1 month ago

CMA issues guidance on unfair contract terms

On 22 July 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) issued new guidance on the unfair contract terms provisions in the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (the Act). The CMA has also...

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theguardian.com /3 weeks ago

All power to the UK competition watchdog’s war on ‘drip pricing’

Competition and Markets Authority on message with PM’s planned purge of hidden fees and add-on chargesTrainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School face investigationThe Compet...

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campaignlive.co.uk /1 month ago

UK competition watchdog launches inquiry into Sky/ITV deal

The Competition and Markets Authority has opened an inquiry into Sky’s £1.6bn bid to buy ITV’s Media and Entertainment division.

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theguardian.com /3 weeks ago

UK retailers too slow to pass on fuel price falls, watchdog says

Competition and Markets Authority raises concerns about ‘passive pricing strategies’ used by some petrol stationsBusiness live – latest updatesSome petrol stations are still not p...

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

Live Nation faces prospect of UK competition investigation as watchdog lines up industry meetings (report)

The Times reports that the CMA's outreach is understood to be a precursor to a formal probe Source

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thehindubusinessline.com /1 month ago

CCI avoiding suo motu cases unless nobody willing to come forward

The watchdog has the mandate to curb unfair business practices, as well as foster fair competition, across sectors

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theguardian.com /3 weeks ago

Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School investigated over hidden ticket fees

UK competition watchdog investigation is part of broader clampdown on illegal ‘drip pricing’Business live – latest updatesThe UK’s competition watchdog has launched investigations...

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autoexpress.co.uk /1 month ago

UK Car park firm fined drivers queuing for petrol, now the CMA wants a word

With investigation into Euro Car Parks underway, the Competition and Markets Authority says operators must comply with consumer law or face action

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autoexpress.co.uk /3 weeks ago

RED Driving School under investigation over mandatory booking fees

The Competition and Markets Authority is looking at how the company presents mandatory fees to customers

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irishmirror.ie /6 days ago

Competition and Consumer Protection Commission launch probe following acquisition of TouchStore by Uniphar

Uniphar, which is a pharmaceutical wholesaler, owns brands such as Allcare Pharmacy, Hickey's Pharmacy and McCauley Health and Beauty.

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dailymail.com /3 weeks ago

Trainline and Virgin Atlantic investigated by competition watchdog over pricing

The watchdog's Trainline investigation will focus on whether all mandatory fees were displayed upfront to travellers buying train and coach tickets in advance, on its app and websi...

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theregister.com /1 month ago

Microsoft faces competition probe over Copilot subscription price hike

Watchdog asks whether customers were clearly told how to avoid the costlier AI-equipped plans

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am-online.com /1 month ago

Solera Cap HPI urges CMA crackdown on rogue vehicle history checks

Solera Cap HPI is urging the CMA to investigate copycat vehicle history check websites over hidden fees, unclear subscriptions and provenance data.

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thehindubusinessline.com /1 month ago

Curb risk of competition law violations being internalised as cost of doing biz: Par panel to CCI

In the report, the committee said vigorous antitrust enforcement is indispensable to ensure that the least advantaged are not further disadvantaged by unfair or anti-competitive co...

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ekathimerini.com /1 month ago

Competition watchdog raids ferry operators in cartel probe

The Competition Commission has carried out surprise inspections at ferry companies as part of an investigation into possible cartel activity.

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insurancebusinessmag.com /1 month ago

FCA scrutiny of claims market comes as insurers push back on cost of CMC referrals

The regulator's criticism of claims funders in the £7.5 billion redress scheme mirrors earlier findings on referral fees inflating motor insurance costs

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telecompaper.com /1 month ago

UK Culture Secretary will not intervene as CMA approves Paramount, WBD merger

(Telecompaper) The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery by Paramount Skydance...

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regulationtomorrow.com /1 week ago

FCA Primary Market Bulletin 65

On 28 August 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published Primary Market Bulletin 65 which focuses on strengthening the effectiveness, transparency and integrity of UK cap...

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skift.com /2 weeks ago

The UK’s Hidden-Fee Crackdown Is Coming for Travel

An investigation isn't a verdict, but the UK regulator no longer needs a court to reach one, and it can fine a company up to 10% of global turnover once it does. The travel industr...

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insurancebusinessmag.com /1 month ago

Price comparison bosses urge regulator to mandate claims data

Compare the Market, Confused.com and MoneySuperMarket bosses tell peers insurers are not sharing enough information with customers

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dailymail.com /1 month ago

Aldi and Lidl should be stopped from blocking rivals opening shops nearby, says regulator

Since 2010, the likes of Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco have been banned from having restrictive covenants in land deals.

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regulationtomorrow.com /3 weeks ago

From Statute to FCA Supervision: Reforms to the CCA 1974

On 18 May 2026, HM Treasury published its long-anticipated policy statement on reform of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 (CCA 1974), confirming its intention to repeal many of the rem...

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theguardian.com /1 month ago

Heating oil customers to get up to £350 compensation for cancelled orders

Watchdog says about 1,700 people were affected during a price surge triggered by the Middle East crisisHeating oil customers whose deliveries were cancelled when the war in the Mid...

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gov.uk /1 month ago

Notice: Competition: Innovation Support to Operations (Cycle 8)

This UKDI Themed Competition seeks innovative, cost competitive proposals that are designed for manufacture and scalable in twelve-months.

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