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Package of action launched to help deliver fairer private parking for UK drivers.
CMA recommends UK and devolved governments strengthen protections for the 1.5 million households reliant on heating oil.
StubHub UK must refund more than 50,000 customers and pay a fine close to £900,000.
Marks Electrical must refund nearly 40,000 customers and pay a fine after it automatically opted customers into additional paid services.
Budget airline Ryanair is under investigation by the CMA over fees that parents must pay to sit with their children – including those with disabilities.
The CMA has secured a court-endorsed settlement from mattress firm Emma Sleep after concerns its sales practices misled consumers.
New government guidance to help avoid fake fashion. This will support shoppers to make the most of the UK's thriving pre-loved market, after 1 in 4 bought a fake without knowing.
Consumer watchdogs to gain new investigatory powers
From today (12 May 2026), only learner drivers can book and manage their own driving test - part of a crackdown on exploitation by third-party services.
Letter from the Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP, the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, to the Rt Hon Liam Byrne MP, Chair of the Business and Trade Committee.
The AA Driving School and BSM Driving School – both of which are owned by the AA – must refund more than 80,000 customers and pay a fine of £4.2 million.
Five companies now under investigation as the CMA steps up its work to tackle fake reviews and misleading star ratings – and protect people online.
Investigation examines whether Adobe’s early cancellation fees are unfair and misleading.
The CMA is examining heating oil amid concerns about rising prices due to conflict in the Middle East.
Speech delivered by Emma Cochrane, Acting Executive Director, Consumer Protection at the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
The CMA has imposed a £473,000 penalty on Euro Car Parks for failing to respond to a notice that legally required the company to provide information.
CMA opens investigations into 8 businesses, issues advisory letters to 100 firms and publishes finalised guidance for businesses.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today published the provisional decision in its market investigation into the UK’s £6.3 billion veterinary services market.
Fans will have accurate information about the benefits of different types of tickets and more information about pricing before and during sales.
CMA publishes the latest set of banking scores, meaning consumers and businesses can more easily compare services and get the best possible bang for their buck.
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