How AI and pricing algorithms have the potential to facilitate collusion, and what businesses can do to mitigate risk.
The Procurement Act 2023 introduces mandatory exclusions, and a debarment register for suppliers involved in illegal cartel activity.
Every 5 years, Ofwat (the water services regulation authority) decides how much money people should pay for water and sewerage services.
A robust, independent competition regime should both drive growth and investment, and uphold consumer interests. This was at the heart of a speech I gave at Chatham House last November, and a view shared by our new Chair in his …
The government has set out economic growth as its top priority and has done so for good and sound reasons. Without growth, there is no money to support the rebuilding of our vital public services and no prosperity for hardworking …
We are launching a new round of secondment opportunities for lawyers, to start on 7 April 2025. Since its launch in June 2018, almost 60 secondees from over 20 law firms have taken part in the programme and we are now …
In today's rapidly evolving technological and digital landscape, staying ahead of emerging trends is more important than ever. Being on the front foot – so that regulators and governments can keep pace with fast-moving markets – will help ensure that …
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 …
Do you use an algorithm to guide your pricing decisions? Maybe you get pricing recommendations using software or an external supplier that uses an algorithm? Or perhaps you sell pricing software solutions? The use of pricing algorithms is widespread these days …
At the Financial Times Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit today, I shared some of the Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) evolving thinking on the foundational role of competition in the UK's growth mission, and how we have been challenging ourselves on …
School uniforms can give pupils a sense of identity and belonging to a community. But, for many families across the UK, buying school uniforms is a significant and unavoidable cost alongside the additional costs of childcare and entertainment during the …