What good regulation looks like and why it matters
What good regulation looks like and why it matters
The importance of good regulation in a challenging economic environment.
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.
Andrea Coscelli reflects on his time at the CMA
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 …
The Retail Banking Order: what it means for you
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 …
Competition or consumer lawyer? The CMA has secondment opportunities for you!
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.
Everyone loses out with resale price maintenance
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 …
Apple and Google’s stranglehold over mobile ecosystems: Why it’s important and what we’re doing about it
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 …