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CMA takes first steps to improve competition in search services in the UK

Sarah Cardell

CMA takes first steps to improve competition in search services in the UK

Search and Search Advertising are critical for UK consumers and businesses so it’s vital that effective competition delivers good outcomes. Overview Google search accounts for more than 90% of all general search queries in the UK, with millions of people …

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Holiday deposits and cancellation fees - are you being treated fairly?

Posted by: Paul Latham, Posted on: 27 June 2019 - Categories: Consumer protection
1 in 5 consumers who experienced cancelling a holiday say that they were treated unfairly

No-one wants to cancel a holiday but if you have to, you shouldn't lose out more than is necessary. This blog explains what consumer law means for deposit and cancellation fees, and how you can make sure you’re being treated fairly.

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A global approach to consumer protection online

Posted by: George Lusty, Posted on: 4 June 2019 - Categories: Consumer protection

In May, George Lusty joined senior consumer law enforcement officials from around the globe at the annual ICPEN meeting in Zambia. Read his blog post to find out more about ICPEN and our work to ensure effective consumer law enforcement online.

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The CMA DaTA unit – we’re growing!

Posted by: Stefan Hunt, Posted on: 28 May 2019 - Categories: Life at the CMA

Stefan Hunt, who leads the CMA's new DaTA team talks about some of the work he's been part of recently, and how he's looking for new staff to join the team and take on innovative and exciting new projects.

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Director disqualification: an increasing risk

Posted by: Jessica Radke, Posted on: 22 May 2019 - Categories: Competition law compliance
The City of London

The risk of director disqualification, to those who break competition law, has never been higher. In this blog we explain what director disqualification is, and how you can protect yourself and your business.

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Working as an Economist at the CMA

Posted by: Martina Prosperetti, Posted on: 2 May 2019 - Categories: Life at the CMA
Happy economists at the CMA

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work as an economist at a competition authority? Martina, Economics Adviser, provides her insight.

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Influencer marketing: what you need to know

Posted by: Pauline Goodship, Posted on: 30 April 2019 - Categories: Online reviews and endorsements
The words 'something missing' surrounded by hashtags

Is it clear if you've been paid or incentivised to post online? In this blog we unpack how the law affects influencer marketing.

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Investigating the funerals market: have your say

Posted by: Darren Eade, Posted on: 26 April 2019 - Categories: Consumer protection, Markets
Lilies on a coffin.

We want to make sure that people are treated fairly and have access to a range of choices when organising a funeral. Read more in Darren's blog about the issues we're looking at and how you can respond to our investigation.

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Merger controls in the digital age: investigating the proposed Experian and ClearScore merger

Posted by: Tim Geer, Posted on: 11 April 2019 - Categories: Consumer protection, Mergers
A photograph of a persons hand holding a phone, the phone screen shows their credit score, which is 811 and describes it as 'excellent'

The CMA investigation of the Experian ClearScore merger shows how the UK’s merger controls can be used effectively in digital investigations. Read more in Tim’s blog.

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Why we’re advocating the case for change in airline slots

Posted by: Stephanie Page, CMA Advocacy Team, Posted on: 18 March 2019 - Categories: Markets
Airplane coming down to land at sunset

An airport slot is the right for an airline to take-off or land at a particular airport, at a particular time. Find out from our Advocacy Team why we’re recommending changes to how airport slots are allocated.

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Q&A with Ayesha #NAW2019: learn about being an apprentice

Posted by: Ayesha Natha, Posted on: 7 March 2019 - Categories: Life at the CMA
Photograph of Ayesha facing the camera

Hear from CMA apprentice Ayesha Natha on what it's like to do an apprenticeship in government.

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