Emma Sleep: CMA threatens legal action against mattress firm over pricing tactics May 29, 2024 The Competition and Market Authority has threatened mattress company Emma Sleep with a lawsuit unless it "commits to changing its practices"
Pets at Home ‘not threatened’ by regulator probe as it holds firm on growth plans May 29, 2024 Animal care retailer Pets At Home has held its guidance for the year and said its vet growth strategy is “not threatened” by the CMA's review into the sector.
Tribunal reverses CMA’s £35m fine against four anti-nausea pharmaceutical firms May 28, 2024 Four pharmaceutical companies have successfully appealed and reversed a £35m fine imposed by the competition regulator over anti-nausea tablets
Tesco, M&S and Primark among brands hesitant to make some green claims over greenwashing action May 24, 2024 Big retail brands are hesitant to make green claims despite the majority embracing sustainable practices over fears of being hit with greenwashing action
Pressure on as competition watchdog launches investigation into UK vet industry May 23, 2024 The competitions watchdog said it will press ahead with an investigation into the UK’s vet industry following concerns pet owners are not getting value for money.
Competition watchdog: Nationwide PPI failures were due to how ‘systems were set up’ May 16, 2024 The competition regulator has written to Nationwide after it was revealed it provided incorrect information to payment protection insurance customers
Competition regulator to probe takeover of logistics firm Wincanton May 8, 2024 The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will investigate logistics firm GXO's £764m acquisition of Wincanton, it has been announced.
Competition watchdog launches probe into unregulated legal and will writing services April 30, 2024 The competition watchdog has launched a new consumer enforcement investigation into unregulated legal services including that that provide will writing.
Shares in Apple trade at 12-month low ahead of company’s earnings April 28, 2024 Apple's stock woes largely stem from stagnant earnings per share growth, a drop in iPhone sales and ongoing regulatory pressures.
Andrew Tyrie: How greater competition could spur productivity growth April 25, 2024 "The UK government does not have a framework in place for monitoring levels of competition in the economy that’s fit for purpose," Lord Tyrie said. "It badly needs one".