Watchdog launches probe into ‘greenwashing’ claims covering a range of everyday items Competition and Markets Authority sets its sights on false environmental premiums on food and drink Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2023
Drivers missing out in pump price wars The AA said retail giants engaged in competitive pump price cuts are primarily in northern England, Northern Ireland and Wales. The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2023
Competition watchdog prioritises work towards market study into homebuilding The Competition and Markets Authority is considering launching the study soon. The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023
Poultry firm deal 'could mean higher costs for farmers', Competition and Markets Authority warns Edinburgh-based 2Agriculture planning joint venture with ForFarmers Insider UK · Dec 21, 2022
UK pharmacists report sharp rise in prices for strep A antibiotics Concerns raised over pharmacists’ losses as market prices outpace NHS reimbursement tariffs The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2022
Four in five of the children’s homes in England are run for profit – here's why that is a problem The John Lewis Christmas ad has been an annual, headline-grabbing event in the UK since the retailer first launched a seasonal TV campaign in 2007. To date it has variously featured a pet penguin, a talking dragon and a trampolining dog. Its 2022 iteration, however, has garnered serious attention for… The Conversation · Nov 28, 2022
Meta Accepts UK Order to Sell Giphy after Antitrust Battle Britain's competition regulator has ordered Facebook-owner Meta to sell animated-images platform Giphy on Tuesday after a tribunal upheld its view that the acquisition could damage its rivals and remove a potential competitor in advertising. Meta said it would accept the Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) order to unwind the 2020… Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 18, 2022
Asda takes battle to rivals with convenience store launches Sites to open in Tottenham and Birmingham as part of UK push as supermarket waits on Co-op deal Evening Standard · Oct 18, 2022
Drop in sterling adds 7p per litre to fuel bills The Competition and Markets Authority published a review into high pump prices. The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2022
Inflight wifi could be pricier if takeover of UK satellite firm goes ahead, says CMA Competition and Markets Authority says other operators may not be able to compete after merger of Inmarsat and Viasat The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2022
Rangers took money out of loyal fans pockets and showed staggering arrogance in denouncing Sky deal - Hugh Keevins Our hard-hitting columnist pulled no punches yet again after a week when the Ibrox side were in the headlines following a fine over shirt price fixing. Daily Record · Oct 2, 2022
Simon Jordan floats Rangers defence after merchandise price fixing fine as he makes 'two sided argument' case Rangers Football Club, Elite Sports and JD Sports were hit with sanctions totalling £2m by the Competition and Markets Authority. Daily Record · Sep 27, 2022
Rangers hit with fine for price fixing merchandise as club and sports stores rack up £2m sanction The Competition and Markets Authority have concluded their investigation into the club, JD Sports and Elite Sports. Daily Record · Sep 27, 2022
Which? wants probe into printer ink which can cost 'seven times more than Dom Perignon champagne' Consumer champion Which? wants the Competition and Markets Authority to look into the price of branded inks and the use of "dynamic security". Wales Online · Sep 23, 2022
Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2022 Blow to Microsoft as takeover of Call of Duty maker Activision faces watchdog investigation The Competition and Markets Authority said it feared the deal would damage the video games market
The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2022 Asos, Boohoo and George at Asda investigated over eco-friendly claims UK regulator will scrutinise brands to discover whether sustainability claims constitute greenwashing
Wales Online · Jul 13, 2022 Competition watchdog announces 'cartel' probe into TV sports broadcasters Competition and Markets Authority claimed it has “reasonable grounds” to suspect BT, ITV, Sky and IMG Media might have broken competition rules
Wales Online · Jul 8, 2022 Reason behind record petrol and diesel costs is finally explained A review by the Competition and Markets Authority has taken place
The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2022 Microsoft's Blizzard Activision bid faces UK antitrust probe Microsoft’s purchase of video game publisher Activision Blizzard faces antitrust scrutiny in the U.K., where competition regulators say they’ve opened an initial inquiry into the $69 billion deal
The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2022 Boots £5bn sale abandoned; Heathrow landing fees to fall; petrol at new record – as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Wales Online · Jun 27, 2022 Government declines to say whether people will get any more help on cost of living It comes after Boris Johnson said people were looking to the Government to do more
The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2022 Fuel retailers accused of profiteering as UK petrol prices hit record Petrol reached new high of 191.05p a litre on Sunday, further fuelling cost of living crisis
Chronicle Live · Jun 27, 2022 Fuel retailers accused of not passing on petrol price drop quick enough to motorists The RAC claimed significant drop in wholesale petrol costs meant companies had 'clear opportunity' to stop continuously hiking pump prices
Wales Online · Jun 27, 2022 Tesco petrol station selling fuel for 52.95p a litre - sadly, it's just a toy In real life, petrol has hit an average of 191.1p a litre
Wales Online · Jun 27, 2022 Retailers accused of 'protecting profits' as petrol reaches new high despite wholesale fall It's been called 'rocket and feather pricing'