Competition in higher education is in the interests of students
Students have always invested plenty of effort into getting the best they can out of their higher education, now they have to supplement that with money. A lot of money.
Consumer protection
Consumer Ts & Cs – why fairness matters
67% of UK businesses sell products or services to consumers. Yet, according to CMA research more than half (54%) of businesses surveyed don’t fully understand the rules on unfair terms. Could this be you?
Making the English higher education sector work for students
With students paying tuition fees of up to £9,000 a year, it’s more important than ever that they get a valuable and rewarding experience at university.
Working together to protect consumers worldwide
30 June 2016 marked the end of the CMA’s presidency of the International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network (ICPEN), a group of consumer protection authorities from nearly 60 countries.
Bus Services Bill: retaining the benefits of competition
In 2011 I directed an investigation by one of our predecessor bodies, the Competition Commission, which found that competition between bus operators can bring real benefits to the travelling public.
Cloud spotting – choosing an online storage solution
Imagine you store all your photos, music and personal documents in the cloud and you pay for a 50GB storage account.
Holiday season is fast approaching – do you trust what you read online when you decide where to go?
You’re about to go on holiday but aren’t sure what accommodation to book. Do you go for the beach front apartment or the smart hotel in the old town that’s close to the best restaurants and bars?
ICPEN Fraud Prevention Month 2016: How to spot misleading advertising of prices online
As consumers, we have a whole world of purchasing possibilities. It’s never been easier to shop online to get the best deals on everything from car rentals to Easter eggs.
Cloud 9 or stormy weather?
Do you store your photos, music, videos and other precious items in the cloud? We’d like to hear about your experiences of cloud storage.
Putting car rental customers in the driving seat
Researching and booking a rental car isn’t always a straightforward experience: