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The CMA launches investigation into fake online reviews.
Online Safety Bill strengthened with new list of criminal content for tech firms to remove as a priority
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The CMA is investigating Emma Sleep over concerns that some of its online sales practices may breach consumer law.
UK is a world leader in online safety tech, with a quarter of all firms based here
New innovative technology to help stop the spread of child sexual abuse material on end-to-end encrypted social media and online messaging platforms will be developed thanks to UK government funding.
World-first Code of Practice to strengthen consumer protections across the app market.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The CMA and the Gambling Commission have published a letter to mark the closure of their joint programme of work in the remote gambling sector.
CMA calls on businesses to review practices as it investigates second firm over use of ‘urgency’ claims
Director banned for 9 years and three further directors receive extended bankruptcy restrictions for misusing COVID-19 financial relief schemes.
A personal trainer was sentenced today to 31 months in jail for selling and supplying unlicensed and prescription medicines, together with Anabolic steroids, to the public.
Digital Secretary Oliver Dowden and Home Secretary Priti Patel have today announced the government’s final decisions on new laws to make the UK a safer place to be online.
More than 1,000 products being tested from major online marketplaces to ensure Christmas gifts are safe.
Local authorities given more power to control the number of betting shops opening in their area.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
New powers unveiled aimed at boosting competition, clamping down on subscription traps and fake reviews
Consumers will be better protected from attacks by hackers on their phones, tablets, smart TVs, fitness trackers and other internet-connectable devices thanks to a new world-leading law introduced today by the government.
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