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8/10/2026 11:22:04 AM

UK Government to bring forward new subscription rules

By Jamie Cox-Deakins

We have written previously on the changes to subscription contracts imposed by the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024,...

8/5/2026 10:43:04 AM

Emma Sleep reference pricing judgment: CMA’s volume requirement put to bed

By Matthew Hunt Antonia Kendrick

The CMA’s investigation into Emma Sleep (Emma) has been running since 2022. In the latest twist, the High Court has rejected the CMA’s...

7/29/2026 4:54:08 PM

Microsoft, Copilot and subscription transparency: CMA opens new consumer protection investigation

By Naina Patel

The latest UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation has recently been announced, this time looking into Microsoft’s...

7/21/2026 9:29:00 AM

Spotlight on Agentic AI | Agentic AI and Consumer Protection

By Alice Esuola-Grant Jamie Cox-Deakins

Consumer protection law has grown in prominence with the introduction of the UK’s Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024...

7/17/2026 11:47:08 AM

Fine print, fines, and fairness: Consumer law lessons from the private parking sector

By Jamie Cox-Deakins

On 16 July the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published a suite of actions for the private parking sector aimed at ensuring...

6/24/2026 3:52:38 PM

No encore for hidden fees – the UK Competition and Markets Authority fines StubHub UK for drip pricing and orders refunds

By Victoria Yuan

Summary On 23 June, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) fined StubHub UK, the online ticketing platform, £889,200 (including a...

6/18/2026 4:13:36 PM

CMA fines Marks Electrical over consumer breach as bigger penalties loom

By Francion Brooks Iva Gobac Antonia Kendrick

The CMA has imposed a £720,000 fine on Marks Electrical and ordered the retailer to refund approximately £600,000 to customers. What went...

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...