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.
Extended warranties: what are they and do you need one?
This blog explains what to consider when thinking about whether or not to buy an extended warranty and how we at the CMA are working to ensure you can find the right deal for you.
International cooperation in merger investigations
Anna Caro and Tim Geer’s blog about the benefits of international cooperation in merger investigations and how this can ultimately help merging firms and enable agencies to better protect UK consumers.
Celebrating LGBT+ History Month at the CMA
George Lusty, Senior Director discusses how we’re celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month at the CMA. He also talks about the CMA's Rainbow Network and how it works to ensure all LGBTQ+ staff are supported and visible in the organisation.
The power of ‘small conversations’ during this pandemic
I don’t think anyone would deny that, for many people, it has been a tough start to 2021. The ongoing pandemic, and restrictions we must observe to help beat the virus, aren’t easy. And doing so during the cold, dark …
Environmental sustainability initiatives and competition law
Many forms of collaboration between businesses for the achievement of sustainability goals are unlikely to raise any competition issues. However, it’s important that businesses working together on environmental initiatives fully understand how competition law applies.
Algorithms: where's the harm?
We all like to find the things we want online quickly and easily. Whether that's the next film to watch or what food to order, algorithms can provide us with individualised recommendations that save us time. But what happens if an algorithm is changing what we see and manipulating the choices we make?
How the end of the Transition Period affects UK merger control
The ‘transition period’ following the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union ended at 11pm on 31 December 2020. This brought with it the most significant change to UK merger control in close to 20 years. While the largest cross-border …
Promoting Competition Bulletin December 2020
Today the CMA has published its draft 2021/22 annual plan for consultation. It sets our proposed overall direction and main themes for the coming year. We look forward to receiving your views. There have been a number of developments since our last Promoting Competition bulletin in July this …
Sustainable or suspect? Concerns about green marketing
Mike considers some of the ways products and services are marketed that could be misleading shoppers over their environmental impact. Find out what we're investigating and how you can help inform our work.
Tips for shopping online: what to look out for before you buy
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Cecilia Parker Aranha, Posted on:
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Consumer protection, Online reviews and endorsements
This year we took part in National Consumer Week to make sure customers know what to look out for when shopping online. Read this blog for some useful tips to help you shop online safely.