UK Competition & Markets Authority Updates

Jul 25, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) updates on ongoing actions to tackle high fuel prices and ensure effective competition in the groceries sector amidst cost of living pressures.

Jul 25, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has expressed provisional competition concerns over the Spreadex acquisition of Sporting Index's retail business, potentially lessening competition in the UK sports spread betting market.

Jul 25, 2024

HSBC, Lloyds, TSB, and AIB have been found to violate CMA regulations regarding accurate information disclosure in the retail banking sector, leading to enforcement actions and directions issued by the authority.

Jul 25, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has addressed TSB's failure to comply with regulations on unarranged overdraft charges, highlighting specific breaches in disclosure requirements.

Jul 25, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has addressed AIB's violations of the Retail Banking Order, citing failures in information provision and breach notifications.

Jul 25, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has raised concerns about Lloyds Banking Group's failure to comply with requirements to release accurate ATM location information through the Open Banking system.

Jul 25, 2024

HSBC is under scrutiny for mistakenly displaying a higher Monthly Maximum Charge on some devices, breaching regulations.

Jul 22, 2024

The European Commission, UK CMA, US FTC, and DOJ have joined forces to establish principles safeguarding competition and consumers in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.

Jul 22, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has called off its Phase 2 merger probe into a deal between AlphaTheta and Serato, impacting the DJ equipment and software markets.

Jul 19, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has obtained over £4 million in refunds for Wowcher customers and compelled Wowcher to modify its sales tactics to prevent potentially misleading or coercive practices.

Jul 11, 2024

The Competition and Market Authority (CMA) investigates The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth for breaching regulations by offering incentives to referring clinicians, impacting patient choice.

Jul 11, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has released draft advice outlining principles for trader recommendation sites to follow, focusing on issues like misleading claims, lack of vetting, and poor complaints processes.

Jul 8, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has taken the next step in its market investigation into the veterinary services sector by publishing an issues statement outlining initial theories on competition concerns and potential remedies.

May 23, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is proceeding with a comprehensive investigation into the veterinary services market in the UK, following concerns raised by pet owners and industry professionals.

May 22, 2024

The CMA is conducting a thorough investigation into the veterinary services market in response to consumer and industry concerns, focusing on issues like consumer choice, profit levels, and regulatory effectiveness.