Are you a member of a supermarket loyalty scheme? If so, do you trust that the loyalty discounts are as good as they seem, and that you are getting a good deal? The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is working …
What kind of shopper are you? Do you buy exactly the same things when you shop? Or maybe you’re happy with whatever’s on offer? However you like to shop, we all know there’s pressure on household budgets right now. People …
We published the final report of our road fuel market study in July. The market study found that competition in the retail sector for petrol and diesel had weakened since 2019, meaning that drivers were paying more for road fuel. …
The start of the school year is fast approaching for children and parents, and it is more important than ever with the rising costs of living and inflation to make informed choices when last-minute shopping for back-to-school supplies. There are …
Looking to snap up some bargains this Black Friday? To help you spot and avoid sneaky online sales tactics designed to rip you off, read our 5 top tips!
Did you know that you could lose out on hundreds by not checking your annual PPI reminder? If you’re unsure about what PPI is, if you’ve taken out PPI with your bank or what your rights are, check out our blog explaining Payment Protection Insurance.
What is retail price maintenance? Resale Price Maintenance (RPM), or vertical price fixing, is where a supplier requires a retailer not to sell below a certain price. The goal is to keep prices artificially high, so consumers are then robbed …
How often do you see ‘limited stock’ or ‘last few available’ when you shop online? These claims can pressure us into purchases that we may not want or need. Read Vedran and Ollie's blog for more info.
Opening a Business Current Account (BCA) can be stressful if you don’t know where to start or what you’re signing up to. We've made requirements for banks to make it easier for you to open the right BCA for your business. Read more about how this benefits you as a small business owner.
The CMA accepted Google's commitments to address competition concerns over its Privacy Sandbox proposals, but it's important we get this right. If you have views on our approach to both monitor and assess the effectiveness of the proposals, we want to hear from you.