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New rules and logos to protect British food and drink have been set out today
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The CMA has found that the merger of soft drink manufacturers Refresco and Cott could lead to higher prices for some supermarkets and leading household brands.
The government’s Mystery Shopper service continues to improve the way public sector organisations buy goods and services.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Before handing over your hard-earned cash in the sales, make sure you know your rights to a refund or exchange.
Shoppers seeking seasonal bargains on social media are being warned to beware of illicit counterfeit goods promoted and endorsed by social media influencers.
The CMA has instructed JD Sports to sell Footasylum after its in-depth investigation identified competition concerns.
The CMA’s initial investigation into Morrisons’ completed purchase of McColl’s shops has found competition concerns in 35 local areas where the 2 brands compete.
Review of airside VAT-free shopping launched to make sure shoppers share more of the benefit in future.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Confusing tenders and bureaucratic public procurement have been laid bare in the latest Mystery Shopper results.
Promotions on food and drinks high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) in retailers will be restricted from April 2022, the government has confirmed today.
Too often councils are getting ripped off when procuring goods or services even though the nation’s deficit is running at £156bn. Communities…
Major supermarkets in the UK have acted to make pricing clearer and simpler for shoppers following a meeting with the Consumer Minister.
A supplier commented that the Mystery Shopper service "has shown that it works", as more complaints have been resolved.
The CMA has provisionally found that JD Sports’ takeover of close competitor Footasylum could leave shoppers worse off, both in-store and online.
The CMA proposes to accept an offer from Morrisons to sell 28 McColl’s stores to address competition concerns in the areas where those stores are located.
New minced meat labelling laws will mean for the first time that shoppers buying ‘lean’ minced meat are guaranteed a low fat product.
CMA calls on businesses to review practices as it investigates second firm over use of ‘urgency’ claims
Hidden charges for paying with a debit or credit card will be banned from today (13 January).
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
More than 1,000 products being tested from major online marketplaces to ensure Christmas gifts are safe.
The CMA is investigating Emma Sleep over concerns that some of its online sales practices may breach consumer law.
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