tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2026-05-28T11:34:28+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/court-endorses-cma-action-as-emma-sleep-agrees-to-change-sales-practices 2026-05-28T11:34:28+01:00 Court endorses CMA action as Emma Sleep agrees to change sales practices The CMA has secured a court-endorsed settlement from mattress firm Emma Sleep after concerns its sales practices misled consumers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/shop-second-hand-with-confidence 2026-05-28T08:00:00+01:00 Shop second-hand with confidence New government guidance to help avoid fake fashion. This will support shoppers to make the most of the UK's thriving pre-loved market, after 1 in 4 bought a fake without knowing. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/chancellor-commits-to-new-anti-profiteering-powers-and-fights-back-on-rising-bills 2026-05-20T10:57:27+01:00 Chancellor commits to new anti-profiteering powers and fights back on rising bills Consumer watchdogs to gain new investigatory powers tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/end-of-the-road-for-unofficial-driving-test-booking-services 2026-05-12T00:00:01+01:00 End of the road for unofficial driving test booking services From today (12 May 2026), only learner drivers can book and manage their own driving test - part of a crackdown on exploitation by third-party services. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/letter-from-the-secretary-of-state-for-business-and-trade-to-the-business-and-trade-committee-2-april-2026 2026-04-15T16:53:09+01:00 Letter from the Secretary of State for Business and Trade to the Business and Trade Committee: 2 April 2026 Letter from the Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP, the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, to the Rt Hon Liam Byrne MP, Chair of the Business and Trade Committee. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cma-orders-the-aa-and-bsm-driving-schools-to-refund-learner-drivers-over-drip-pricing 2026-04-15T07:00:00+01:00 CMA orders the AA and BSM driving schools to refund learner drivers over drip pricing The AA Driving School and BSM Driving School – both of which are owned by the AA – must refund more than 80,000 customers and pay a fine of £4.2 million. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/fake-and-misleading-reviews-5-businesses-under-cma-investigation 2026-03-27T07:06:00+00:00 Fake and misleading reviews: 5 businesses under CMA investigation Five companies now under investigation as the CMA steps up its work to tackle fake reviews and misleading star ratings – and protect people online. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cma-investigates-adobe-over-concerns-about-cancellation-fees 2026-03-19T11:04:00+00:00 CMA investigates Adobe over concerns about cancellation fees Investigation examines whether Adobe’s early cancellation fees are unfair and misleading. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cma-examines-concerns-about-heating-oil 2026-03-11T12:58:00+00:00 CMA examines concerns about heating oil The CMA is examining heating oil amid concerns about rising prices due to conflict in the Middle East. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/consumer-protection-under-the-dmcca-progress-and-priorities 2026-02-13T14:08:00+00:00 Consumer protection under the DMCCA: progress and priorities Speech delivered by Emma Cochrane, Acting Executive Director, Consumer Protection at the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cma-fines-euro-car-parks-473k-for-failure-to-comply-with-legal-information-notice 2026-02-13T11:04:00+00:00 CMA fines Euro Car Parks £473k for failure to comply with legal information notice The CMA has imposed a £473,000 penalty on Euro Car Parks for failing to respond to a notice that legally required the company to provide information. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cma-launches-major-consumer-protection-drive-focused-on-online-pricing-practices 2025-11-18T00:00:00+00:00 CMA launches major consumer protection drive focused on online pricing practices CMA opens investigations into 8 businesses, issues advisory letters to 100 firms and publishes finalised guidance for businesses. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/major-reforms-would-require-vet-businesses-to-make-fundamental-changes-to-the-way-they-support-pet-owners 2025-10-15T00:00:00+01:00 Major reforms would require vet businesses to make fundamental changes to the way they support pet owners The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today published the provisional decision in its market investigation into the UK’s £6.3 billion veterinary services market. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cma-secures-changes-from-ticketmaster-following-oasis-tickets-investigation 2025-09-25T09:05:00+01:00 CMA secures changes from Ticketmaster following Oasis tickets investigation Fans will have accurate information about the benefits of different types of tickets and more information about pricing before and during sales. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/how-does-your-bank-rank-cma-releases-satisfaction-survey-ratings 2025-08-15T09:20:00+01:00 How does your bank rank? CMA releases satisfaction survey ratings CMA publishes the latest set of banking scores, meaning consumers and businesses can more easily compare services and get the best possible bang for their buck. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/cma-letter-to-parliamentary-under-secretary-of-state-for-patient-safety-womens-health-and-mental-health 2025-07-18T11:31:48+01:00 CMA letter to Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Patient Safety, Women's Health and Mental Health The Competition and Market Authority's (CMA's) letter to Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Patient Safety, Women's Health and Mental Health about fertility patients and consumer protection. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/amazon-gives-undertakings-to-cma-to-curb-fake-reviews 2025-06-06T07:00:00+01:00 Amazon gives undertakings to CMA to curb fake reviews Commitments include enhanced detection systems and sanctions for businesses and mark another milestone in CMA’s ongoing action to curb fake reviews. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-cmas-approach-to-the-new-consumer-enforcement-regime 2025-04-30T12:00:35+01:00 The CMA's approach to the new consumer enforcement regime Speech delivered by Emma Cochrane, Acting Executive Director, Consumer Protection at the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cma-seeks-changes-to-the-way-ticketmaster-labels-tickets-and-provides-pricing-information-to-fans 2025-03-25T00:00:00+00:00 CMA seeks changes to the way Ticketmaster labels tickets and provides pricing information to fans The CMA sets out its concerns over Ticketmaster’s sale of Oasis tickets. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/more-officers-on-streets-to-smoke-out-illicit-tobacco-and-vapes 2025-03-23T00:00:00+00:00 More officers on streets to smoke out illicit tobacco and vapes More officers trained and funding provided as clampdown on illegal tobacco and vape trade accelerates.