Our new consumer enforcement regime
Our new consumer enforcement regime
Update from CMA CEO Sarah Cardell on the CMA’s new consumer enforcement regime, ahead of our new powers coming into force on 6 April.
Quantum technologies – A regulatory perspective
Advances on the quantum frontier If you’ve ever thought this world behaves in unexpected ways, it gets even more so the smaller you go. As you get smaller and smaller, down to atomic or subatomic scales, tiny particles can act …
Urgency and price reduction claims: are your online tactics legal?
Do you feel pressured when you buy online? Online sales tactics can be helpful to making sure customers receive the best deal. However, we're concerned these tactics are being used to pressure customers into buying before they're ready and have launched an investigation into these tactics, known as Online Choice Architecture.
Helping businesses comply with the Funerals Order
To ensure funeral directors and crematorium operators comply with the Funerals Order, we’ve published new guidance. We’re also now starting to take enforcement action to resolve compliance issues we’ve identified. The Funerals Order Anybody who has had to arrange a …
Calling graduates: Grad scheme opportunity at the CMA
Recently or soon to be graduated and looking to start up your career? Applications for our September 2023 Grad Scheme are open! Find out more in Louis' blog.
Secondment opportunities for competition and consumer lawyers
We are launching a new round of secondment opportunities for lawyers, to start on 20 March 2023.
The Subsidy Advice Unit – ready for business
The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) is preparing for launch in the New Year! Read Rachel’s blog to find out more about the SAU team and the unit’s role in the new UK subsidy control regime.
Want to work with the Digital Markets Unit?
The digital markets are continuously growing and the Digital Markets Unit is looking for bright, inquisitive new individuals to join the team.
Our top 5 tips for savvy online shopping this Black Friday!
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!
Web 3.0 and distributed ledger technologies – A regulatory perspective
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 …
Do you have a PPI policy?
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.