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Investigation into the user need for comparable looked-after children statistics across the UK.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Price indices, percentage changes and weights for the different measures of Consumer Price Inflation (CPI). Internationally, CPI is known as the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP).
Research to inform stakeholders of good practice for the roll-out of smart meters
The CMA is today starting a programme of work looking into unit pricing practices online and instore in the groceries sector. Unit pricing shows how much a particular product costs by weight or volume, which helps people identify best value...
Sainsbury’s and Asda agree to address more than 30 anti-competitive land agreements which prevent rivals opening nearby
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...
Top tips for shoppers to make sure they aren't hit with unexpected customs charges.
Following an in-depth review, the CMA has found Cérélia’s purchase of Jus-Rol could leave UK retailers and shoppers facing higher prices and lower quality products.
Research from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) shows new technology is placing increasing pressure on retailers to improve their customer service and compete for tech-savvy customers.
Waitrose has agreed to rewrite several property deals after it signed land agreements which blocked other supermarkets from opening nearby.
An in-depth CMA investigation has provisionally found that Cérélia’s purchase of Jus-Rol could leave UK retailers and shoppers facing higher prices and lower quality products.
CMA investigation finds Asda’s purchase of 132 petrol stations and attached grocery stores from the Co-op could mean higher prices or less choice for motorists or shoppers in 13 areas.
Outside the EU, new food labelling could empower consumers to support British farmers and improve animal welfare
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
CMA will be carrying out further work looking into potential misleading practices in the green heating and insulation sector.
The CMA has today launched a brand-new campaign “The Online Rip-Off Tip-Off” to help shoppers spot and avoid misleading online practices that could result in them being ripped off.
A trade deal with New Zealand could give British shoppers and exporters reason to cheer as both countries ditch tariffs as high as 10% on a range of high-quality products.
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