Vet group CVS says portrayal of industry ‘disappointing’ amid reforms The company also announced its first acquisition in the UK days after the conclusion of the Competition and Markets Authority probe. Evening Standard · Sep 24
UK vets ordered to make prices clearer for pet owners under new crackdown The first stage of reforms to make vet treatment clearer for pet owners will become legally binding by the end of the year The Independent UK · Sep 22
Pet owners to see clear pricing at vet practices by end of the year The first stage of a host of reforms to make vet treatment clearer for pet owners will become legally binding by December, the CMA said. Evening Standard · Sep 22
Co-op could face full-scale probe into Southern Co-op deal over competition fears The Competition and Markets Authority said the deal between the mutuals, which was announced in April, could ‘substantially’ lessen competition. Evening Standard · Sep 15
Noel Gallagher rules out new Oasis music after Live 27 tour announcement The band, led by Noel and his brother Liam, will return to Knebworth, more than 30 years after their initial gigs at the Hertfordshire park. Evening Standard · Sep 14
Noel Gallagher issues verdict on new Oasis music after huge 2027 tour announcement The band, led by Noel and his brother Liam, will return to Knebworth, more than 30 years after their initial gigs at the Hertfordshire park. The Independent UK · Sep 14
Country Music Fans React With Outrage After Megan Moroney's Hit Album 'Cloud 9' Misses Nomination Megan Moroney fans have criticised the CMA Awards after her chart-topping album Cloud 9 was omitted from the Album of the Year shortlist, despite its commercial success and previous award win. International Business Times UK · Sep 12
Taylor Swift Breaks 10-Year CMA Silence After 'Toy Story 5' Country Chart Comeback Hits No. 1 Taylor Swift returns to the CMAs after 10 years as her 'Toy Story 5' song hits No. 1 on US country radio for the first time in 13 years. International Business Times UK · Sep 11
Taylor Swift confirms CMA appearance after earning first nomination in 4 years Taylor Swift has been enjoying newlywed bliss after tying the knot with Travis Kelce in New York in July, but is gearing up to make a return to the spotlight in the coming weeks. BANG Premier · Sep 10
Choosin' Texas hitmaker Ella Langley dominates 2026 CMA nominations Ella Langley dominates this year’s CMA nominations with nine nods, while Taylor Swift re‑enters the Single of the Year category with I Knew It, I Knew You. BANG Premier · Sep 10
Oasis tour 2027: Band announces 38 dates next year but no London gigs The iconic Britpop band is hitting the road again next year - two years after their sold out comeback tour Evening Standard · Sep 7
Deal or no deal? The confusing rules around discounts in UK stores As the government cracks down on ‘phoney bargains’ we ask experts about what is a genuine price reduction The Guardian - UK · Sep 5
Pet owners at risk of being ripped off by private equity firms as vet ownership rules change Critics say changes by CMA will allow multinationals to obscure their ownership of vet practices The Guardian - UK · Aug 30
Hundreds to get compensation after heating oil orders cancelled amid Iran war Around 800 people have already been notified about the compensation they will receive The Independent UK · Aug 28
Evening Standard · Aug 28 Hundreds affected by cancelled orders of heating oil to get compensation Around 800 people have been notified and hundreds more are set to be contacted, the CMA said.
LiveScience · Aug 24 Front face of a stela: A 1,300-year-old carving of a powerful Maya 'Lady Supreme Warlord' that weighs over 1 ton This monumental carving depicts a powerful Maya queen called Lady K'abel, who ruled an ancient city in Guatemala at the end of the seventh century.
Evening Standard · Aug 20 FTSE 100 drifts as miners offset JD Sports tumble The FTSE 100 index closed up just 4.81 points at 10,748.16.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 19 All power to the UK competition watchdog’s war on ‘drip pricing’ Competition and Markets Authority on message with PM’s planned purge of hidden fees and add-on charges
Evening Standard · Aug 19 Stocks climb as US Treasury acts to support bonds Investors weighed broadly in-line inflation figures although core data surprised to the upside.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 19 Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School investigated over hidden fees UK competition watchdog investigation is part of broader clampdown on illegal ‘drip pricing’
Evening Standard · Aug 19 Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School investigated over pricing Consumers affected could get compensation if it is found that the companies broke the law, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said.
The Independent UK · Aug 19 How ‘drip pricing’ is making your life more expensive and the companies accused of doing it Some consumers could be owed compensation if the companies are found to have broken the law
Evening Standard · Aug 18 Some retailers not passing on wholesale fuel price falls quickly enough – CMA The competition watchdog raised concerns in its latest update over ‘passive pricing strategies’ used by the majority of retailers.
LiveScience · Aug 17 Fire-flame vessel: An exquisitely crafted 4,500-year-old pot from a mysterious culture in Japan Archaeologists aren't sure why prehistoric people in Japan made these elaborate vessels decorated with flames.
Cycling News · Aug 8 Tour de Pologne: Louis Barré takes a maiden pro win in stage 6, taking a second win for Visma-Lease a Bike The French rider hangs on after riding the final 12km alone