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CMA to tackle stealth charges

Consumers paying £4bn ‘penalty’ for company loyalty

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Competition watchdogs have announced a package of reforms to stop consumers being ripped off for being loyal to companies. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has investigated concerns raised byRead More

Watchdogs clear deal

SSE-Npower merger ‘does not pose competition risk’ says CMA

Katie Bickerstaffe, SSE-npower
Katie Bickerstaffe: new CEO of the combined group   Competition watchdogs have cleared the proposed merger between SSE Retail and Npower after accepting that it does not pose competition issues.Read More

Influencers in firing line

Watchdog targets celebrities over social media earnings

Kylie Jenner
Celebrities who promote products on social media are being investigated by the competition watchdog ..

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Competition probe launched into Menzies merger

Menzies Aviation
Menzies' purchase of Airline Services is to be investigated by the Competition and Markets Authority

CMA plans for Brexit transfer

Scots jobs expansion for competition watchdog

Andrea Coscelli, CMA
Competition watchdogs are preparing for Britain's exit from Europe by building a greater presence in Scotland.

Governance role at CMA

Sigsworth takes chair at water body

The Central Market Agency (CMA), which administers the water retail market in Scotland, has appointed David Sigsworth as chairman. Mr Sigsworth, who held the post of chairman of the ScottishRead More

Watchdog calls for change

Banks told to give customers more use of technology

Bank of Scotland branch
Banks have been told to introduce more technology to provide customers with greater control over their accounts and ability to switch provider...

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Terry Murden: Needless intervention into rail franchise

It must rank as one of the more out of the blue announcements of last week. Stagecoach and its Virgin partner are just three weeks from taking control of theRead More