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Bridget Phillipson orders hidden childcare cost review

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The Independent UK

Education secretary orders review of hidden childcare costs for parents

‘Too many’ families report being asked to pay additional fees

The Independent UK

Watchdog urged to probe Live Nation’s dominance of UK live music ticketing

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The Independent UK

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MPs raise concerns over ‘climate of fear’ in live music industry

They called for an investigation into potential market dominance in the sector.

Evening Standard

‘Climate of fear’ grips live music as MPs demand market dominance investigation

A new report from the Business and Trade Committee demands that ticketing giant Live Nation face comprehensive scrutiny

The Independent UK

In California Governor’s Race, Xavier Becerra Walks Away From Single-Payer

Once an advocate for a universal system, he now focuses on incremental reforms and shielding Californians from federal cuts.

Capital & Main

Champagne Supernova indeed: Oasis’ Liam and Noel Gallagher crack the 2026 rich list

The Oasis brothers reunited on stage after 15 years in July as part of a long-awaited mega-tour

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UK opens antitrust enquiry into Microsoft dominance of business software

Microsoft is being investigated by the UK's CMA over its business software practices.

TechRadar

Britain investigates Microsoft over business software dominance

Britain's antitrust regulator will investigate Microsoft's dominance in business software. The Competition and Markets Authority will examine if bundling Windows, Word, Excel, Teams, and other products is uncompetitive. This probe will also look at AI integration and cloud market practices. The investigation aims to ensure UK organisations benefit from choice,…

The Economic Times

How can care homes charge fees after a death?

Charges set out in a new contract for its homes appear to contradict advice from the Competition and Markets Authority

The Guardian - UK

Fuel price rises caused by cost of oil rather than retail margins – watchdog

The Competition and Markets Authority said fuel margins have been ‘broadly unchanged’ since the start of the war in the Middle East.

Evening Standard

The problem with vet bills – a dog-owning economist explains

When my dog Buddy ate a tub of chewing gum – around 60 pieces – we rushed him to the vet, where he stayed overnight. Thankfully he was fine. The same could not be said for our wallets.

The Conversation

Why do vets charge more to scan an animal than a private hospital would to scan a human?

With prices at the vets soaring by more than 60% since 2016, tests such as MRI scans for dogs can exceed £3,500

The Guardian - UK

Thousands of AA and BSM learner drivers to be refunded £760,000 over booking fees – here’s how to claim

Learner drivers will soon get refunds over the misleading practice

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

AA driving schools ordered to refund 80,000 learner drivers over hidden fees

UK motoring group fined £4.2m by CMA for not showing full price of lessons at time of booking

Evening Standard

Learner drivers to get booking fees refunded over crackdown on drip-pricing

The Competition and Markets Authority said the AA Driving School and BSM Driving School did not include a mandatory £3 booking fee in upfront prices.

The Independent UK

Thousands of UK learner drivers to receive refunds over hidden fees

Individual refunds will vary based on the number of lesson packages purchased

Windows Central

Microsoft’s growing AI influence is under scrutiny in the UK — here’s what’s happening

The UK CMA is coming after Microsoft again, and this time it's all about AI and ecosystem control, which are at the center of the debate.

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Microsoft set to face another major UK probe - this time over cloud and software licensing, and if it should get ‘strategic market status’

After reaching an agreement over cloud interoperability, the CMA is now targeting Microsoft's software dominance in the UK.

Evening Standard

Microsoft to face competition watchdog probe over business software

The CMA could designate SMS status, which earmarks companies with an entrenched market dominance and can force them to make changes.

Evening Standard

How do you spot a fake online review?

The CMA said reviews are used by 90% of consumers when they buy online.

The Guardian - UK

I was paid to write fake Google reviews – then my ‘bosses’ tried to scam me

Undercover reporter gets a taste of the sprawling fraud industry in which cryptocurrencies play a crucial role

The Guardian - UK

Five firms including Autotrader and Just Eat investigated over fake review failings

CMA also looks into Pasta Evangelists, funeral operator Dignity and review company Feefo in latest crackdown

The Independent UK

Five firms including Autotrader and JustEat face ‘fake reviews’ crackdown

Companies have been banned from using tactics, such as fake posts and paid-for reviews

The Conversation

How the war in Iran is already affecting UK farmers and food production

The conflict in Iran and the disruption to the strait of Hormuz are already starting to affect UK farmers. The closure of this vital shipping route threatens supplies of two essential agricultural necessities: fuel and fertiliser.

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