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The CMA has blocked the Sainsbury’s / Asda merger after finding it would lead to increased prices in stores, online and at many petrol stations across the UK.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a new campaign to help holiday and travel businesses improve the clarity of their terms and conditions.
The second set of banking customer satisfaction results have been published today, following an independent survey of thousands of personal and small business customers.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is to examine why less than a third of shoppers have registered their large appliances with the manufacturer
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Social media stars with millions of followers have agreed to change the way they label their posts, as a result of CMA action.
Government delivers on manifesto commitment to protect millions from unjustified price rises as energy price cap comes into force today.
Government to consider new laws to protect consumers who have prepaid for products when a business becomes insolvent.
The CMA has today announced a package of reforms to tackle the substantial loyalty penalty impacting millions of people.
The Government Chemist made a contribution into an international committee dealing with setting standards for the import and export of food
Summary of recent activities that the Government Chemist has engaged in recently in the area of food allergen management
The Government Chemist team responds to the Food Standards Agency review on how food standards work is delivered across England, Wales and Northern Ireland
The CMA is consulting on a major funerals probe because of concerns over large price hikes, hitting people at their most vulnerable.
The CMA is providing advice so care homes understand their responsibilities under consumer law.
Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) calls on sellers to take proper responsibility for checking what cannot be sold and buyers urged to check before they buy online as part of International Product Safety week.
Government launches new voluntary Code of Practice to help manufacturers boost the security of internet-connected devices such as smartwatches, virtual assistants and toys.
The CMA has published a study into pricing algorithms and whether they could be used to support illegal practices.
The CMA has today received a super-complaint from Citizens Advice about long term customers overpaying for key services.
Andrea Coscelli explores the different dimensions of vulnerability and what businesses and regulators can do to help vulnerable consumers.
The CMA has issued court proceedings against viagogo over concerns it is breaking consumer protection law.
Social media influencers, who can sway the shopping habits of millions, may not be disclosing that they have been paid for their posts.
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