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The CMA has published its call for information report on online reviews and endorsements.
The CMA has found that online reviews and endorsements are proving useful to consumers, but it has concerns that some practices may be unlawful.
A new poll of 2,000 UK adults has revealed that over half (54%) of late-night online shoppers said they had done so while drinking alcohol and more than 8 in 10 (86%) shopped while distracted watching TV, leaving them vulnerable...
Employment Tribunal decision.
The CMA is launching a new phase of its successful ‘Online Rip-Off Tip-Off’ campaign, which this year is urging consumers to report online rip-offs via a new digital reporting form.
Open letter to marketing departments, marketing agencies and their clients about their obligations under consumer protection law.
Speech given by CMA Chief Executive, Alex Chisholm, at the UEA Centre for Competition Policy Annual Conference in Norwich.
The CMA welcomes draft legislation enhancing its ability to promote competition and protect consumers, including new powers for its Digital Markets Unit.
This lecture gives an insight into the Digital Markets Unit's (DMU) first months in operation and how regulatory and competition policy in this critical area will be developed.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has secured undertakings to tackle undisclosed advertising in online articles and blogs.
Sarah Cardell, Interim Chief Executive of the CMA, delivered her keynote speech at the British Institute Of International & Comparative Law (BIICL) and Linklaters Tech Antitrust Roundtable
Apple and Google “hold all the cards” with interventions needed to give innovators and competitors a fair chance to compete in mobile ecosystems
The CMA has secured undertakings from Woolovers Limited to ensure that it will publish all genuine, relevant and lawful customer reviews on its website.
Consumers worldwide to benefit as international consumer protection enforcers issue guidelines on online reviews and endorsements.
Andrea Coscelli, Chief Executive of the CMA, delivers a keynote speech to the annual Fordham Competition Law Institute conference on the CMA’s existing tools and a new regime to support competition and innovation in digital markets.
Ten top tips for buying medicines and medical devices online safely
More than 1,000 products being tested from major online marketplaces to ensure Christmas gifts are safe.
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