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 …
Web 3.0. Is it a scam? Or the promise of fairer, more equitable internet? The debate is highly polarised – and muddied by a lack of agreement over the meaning of the term. Broadly, “Web 3.0” is used to point …
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.
As I leave the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), after 6 years as CEO, I wanted to take the opportunity to reflect on the challenges we have overcome and thank everyone who worked with me for what they have helped …
Have you stuck with your bank for years, unsure if you’re getting a good deal or not? We know that people and businesses don’t switch current accounts very often: they think it takes too long, it’s complicated, and ultimately wouldn’t …
We’ve launched a new round of secondment opportunities for competition and consumer lawyers, where you will get the exciting opportunity to get involved in our casework, while getting an insight into life at the CMA.
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 …
Few people would doubt just how fundamental smartphones are to our lives. They are increasingly the main way we interact with friends and family, access news, play games, buy products and services online – and now pay for them in …
Last month, the CMA held the DRCF Metaverse Symposium in partnership with Digital Catapult. Read Jane’s blog for insights from the event on the metaverse and immersive tech.
Most people's lives will include one episode of caring for another. That's why we’re proud to announce that we’ve joined the Employers for Carers membership forum! At the CMA we're committed to creating an environment where employees can be open around their caring responsibilities and are supported. Find out more in James' blog.
This blog takes a look at the Digital Markets Unit and it's proposed regime to ensure fair competition across the digital landscape.