Unshackling leaseholders from problematic ground rents
The government has set out plans to introduce a cap on existing ground rents to £250 a year.
Shop smart, bag a bargain – a consumer expert’s guide to online shopping
Quick tips to help you shop confidently online, find the best deal and avoid being misled.
Price transparency is important, it affects everyone
It is vital that shoppers can access clear and timely pricing information.
Why clear and accurate pricing matters – and how businesses can get it right
Learn how we’ve been working to help consumers get clearer and more accurate price information, and what businesses can do to get it right.
Loyalty pricing: what shoppers and supermarkets need to know
Are you a member of a supermarket loyalty scheme? If so, do you trust that the loyalty discounts are as good as they seem, and that you are getting a good deal? The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is working …
School uniforms: Is your policy at risk of breaking the law?
School uniforms can give pupils a sense of identity and belonging to a community. But, for many families across the UK, buying school uniforms is a significant and unavoidable cost alongside the additional costs of childcare and entertainment during the …
Getting ready for the consumer protection changes in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024
New powers for the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Today we are publishing our draft rules and procedural guidance covering an important aspect of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCC Act) – the new direct consumer enforcement …
A short guide to unit pricing
What kind of shopper are you? Do you buy exactly the same things when you shop? Or maybe you’re happy with whatever’s on offer? However you like to shop, we all know there’s pressure on household budgets right now. People …
What we’re doing to provide access to road fuel price data
We published the final report of our road fuel market study in July. The market study found that competition in the retail sector for petrol and diesel had weakened since 2019, meaning that drivers were paying more for road fuel. …
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.