The UK's competition watchdog has ordered veterinarians to cap written prescription fees at £21 and publish price lists, a move welcomed by pet owners concerned about high costs.

CMA says it wants to ensure market ‘working well for consumers’ as figures show one in five seeking private care The UK’s competition watchdog has launched a review into the £8bn private dentistry market after the price of a consultation increased by nearly 25% over a two-year period. One in five people in Great Britain sought private dental care in 2024 in part because they could not access NHS treatment. Announcing its investigation, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it wante...

The UK competition watchdog has ordered the AA to pay £5 million for hidden driving lesson fees, marking the first financial sanction under new consumer protection laws.

The UK competition watchdog has been criticized for its lenient stance on the six largest veterinary groups, which control 60% of the £6.7 billion market and are largely owned by private equity, allowing them to continue expanding.

Regulator looks into claim Hilton, InterContinental Hotels and Marriott could be sharing ‘competitively sensitive’ information via analytics tool Business live – latest updates The UK competition watchdog has opened an investigation into three of the world’s biggest hotel chains – Hilton, InterContinental Hotels (IHG) and Marriott – amid suspicions they could be sharing “competitively sensitive” information with each other. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating alle...

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a review into complaints regarding sudden increases in heating oil prices after receiving 'troubling reports' from customers.

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has recommended restricting the use of non-compete clauses, suggesting a ban for low-paid staff and caps for high earners.