As we approach the festive season, families across the UK will have put their hard-earned money aside in savings schemes for items like Christmas hampers, food vouchers and gift cards for loved ones. For many, these savings...more
Historically, employers’ workforce arrangements have not been an area of focus of antitrust authorities. However, in recent years, there has been a marked shift to bring certain types of employer behaviour front and centre...more
On 3 July, the CMA issued its draft guidance on the price transparency provisions in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA), and launched a consultation on this draft guidance (to close on 8 September...more
7/18/2025
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2025 has already been a busy year in UK consumer protection law. With the CMA having issued its annual plan for 2025 / 2026 on 27 March 2025 and its new enforcement powers under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer...more
4/25/2025
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The CMA' s new enforcement powers granted under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 ("DMCCA") come in to force on 6 April 2025, bringing major change to the consumer protection regime. Provisions relating...more