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6/11/2026 2:04:01 PM

Ryanair seating fees don't fly with the CMA: investigation launched

By Iva Gobac Antonia Kendrick Francion Brooks

The CMA has today announced an investigation into Ryanair over its practice of charging parents to sit next to their children on flights....

6/2/2026 3:29:45 PM

Wake‑up call for Emma Sleep: CMA secures settlement for consumer law breaches

By Alice Esuola-Grant Antonia Kendrick

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has secured a court-endorsed settlement from mattress company Emma Sleep, which has admitted...

4/15/2026 2:26:13 PM

‘Drip pricing’ lands AA driving schools with £4.2 million fine as CMA makes use of its consumer enforcement powers

By Francion Brooks Sean Ibbetson Antonia Kendrick +1 more...

Earlier today, the CMA announced that it has fined the AA and BSM driving schools (both of which are owned by the AA) the sum of £4.2...

4/9/2026 1:12:49 PM

UK government confirms new subscription contracts rules for Spring 2027

By Francion Brooks Iva Gobac Antonia Kendrick

On 2 April 2026, the UK government published its long-awaited response on the new subscription contracts regime. The announcement...

4/2/2026 9:17:45 AM

The CMA’s crackdown on fake reviews continues

By Iva Gobac Francion Brooks Antonia Kendrick

On Friday 27 March 2026, the CMA announced five new investigations into businesses across the funeral, food-delivery, and automotive...

3/24/2026 7:10:42 PM

From AI pricing algorithms to public procurement: UK Competition and Markets Authority publishes its 2026–27 annual plan

By Victoria Yuan James Batsford

On 23 March, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published its 2026-2027 Annual Plan (the Annual Plan): the first since the...

3/24/2026 1:16:42 PM

Hit Unsubscribe: Adobe’s exit fees subject to CMA investigation

By Francion Brooks Antonia Kendrick Solomon Chann

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened an investigation into Adobe’s subscription terms, reflecting a continued...

3/16/2026 12:39:42 PM

AI agents are starting to act for consumers: do the rules still work?

By Antonia Kendrick Francion Brooks

Consumers may soon start delegating everyday decisions to AI systems. From cancelling subscriptions to switching providers or negotiating...

2/4/2026 9:05:15 AM

CMA reform proposals put consumers front and centre

By Antonia Kendrick Francion Brooks

The government’s recently launched consultation regarding the UK’s competition regime shows the watchdog remains focussed on putting...

11/26/2025 12:51:58 PM

UK Competition and Markets Authority launches its first consumer enforcement action – what businesses need to know

By Victoria Yuan Stephen Smith Sean Ibbetson

On 18 November, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) used its direct enforcement powers under the Digital Markets, Competition...

11/21/2025 5:03:53 PM

Bitter medicine for Cinven

By Sophie Lawrance David Horner Victoria Yuan +1 more...

CMA reportedly seeking first Competition Disqualification Orders against PE fund directors Summary The UK Competition and Markets...

11/10/2025 10:38:54 AM

ASA rules in favour of Shell again on green claims

By Tim Heaps Haydn Walker

For the second time in 2025 a greenwashing complaint has not been upheld by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) against an entity...