News and communications

CMA finds that Nationwide Building Society breached Article 4 of the Payment Protection Insurance Market Investigation Order 2011 by providing incorrect information to PPI customers.

• Updated: 16 May 2024

From today, regulations enforcing consumer protections against hacking and cyber-attacks will take effect, mandating that internet-connected smart devices meet minimum-security standards by law.

• Updated: 29 April 2024

The CMA’s latest monitoring report on road fuel shows that prices at the pump have risen since late January, accompanied by above average margins and spreads.

• Updated: 28 March 2024

Open letter to the fashion retail sector about environmental claims.

• Updated: 27 March 2024

Following CMA action, millions of consumers can now expect to see accurate and clear green claims when shopping for fashion items with ASOS, Boohoo and George at Asda.

• Updated: 27 March 2024

Over 500 households freed from problematic ground rent terms after further CMA intervention.

• Updated: 13 March 2024

Consultation launches on new Pumpwatch scheme that will make it easier for drivers to shop around for the cheapest fuel.

• Updated: 16 January 2024

CMA launches an investigation into the mattress firm over concerns that it could be making misleading price reduction claims

• Updated: 15 December 2023

The CMA will scrutinise ‘green’ claims made by Unilever about certain household essential items, such as a number of cleaning products and toiletries.

• Updated: 12 December 2023

The CMA is calling on Wowcher to change its selling practices, which could be putting unfair pressure on customers to make quick purchases.

• Updated: 16 November 2023

The Competition and Markets Authority to be granted new powers to help improve competition in the road fuel market and protect consumers from unfair prices.

• Updated: 15 November 2023

The CMA is investigating Worcester Bosch over concerns it may be misleading shoppers in its marketing of boilers as ‘hydrogen-blend ready’.

• Updated: 17 October 2023

A clampdown on fake reviews and hidden fees has been announced by the Government which will help customers cut the costs of living.

• Updated: 4 September 2023

CMA launches new investigation to protect consumers following complaints about unregulated will-writing, online divorce, and pre-paid probate services

• Updated: 24 July 2023

CMA publishes an initial update on its work into competition in the groceries sector and calls for reforms on unit pricing legislation

• Updated: 20 July 2023

The CMA is calling on the mattress firm to change its selling practices, which could be putting unfair pressure on customers to make quick purchases

• Updated: 7 July 2023

Stronger enforcement powers for aviation regulator will lead to improved standards for all passengers on flights operating to and from the UK.

• Updated: 27 June 2023

CMA’s investigation into Bestway’s purchase of Lexon and Asurex has confirmed competition concerns

• Updated: 15 June 2023

Sainsbury’s and Asda agree to address more than 30 anti-competitive land agreements which prevent rivals opening nearby

• Updated: 13 June 2023

CMA will be carrying out further work looking into potential misleading practices in the green heating and insulation sector.

• Updated: 31 May 2023