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.
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 …
The Metaverse and immersive technologies – A regulatory perspective
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.
Supporting carers at the CMA
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.
Digital markets and the new pro-competition regime
This blog takes a look at the Digital Markets Unit and it's proposed regime to ensure fair competition across the digital landscape.
Online choice architecture - how do we end up making decisions we don’t want to make?
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Ollie Sugg and Vedran Lesic, Posted on:
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Consumer protection, Online choice architecture
How often do you see ‘limited stock’ or ‘last few available’ when you shop online? These claims can pressure us into purchases that we may not want or need. Read Vedran and Ollie's blog for more info.
Calling for competition economists: Secondment opportunities at the CMA
We've launched our economist secondment programme, where you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in casework while getting an insight into life at the CMA. Read Julie's blog for more info.