United Kingdom: Dodd-Frank, Consumer Protection Act

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has now announced its first enforcement action under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCC).

On 18 November 2025, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority ("CMA") launched what it described as a "major consumer protection drive" targeting online sales tactics...

The UK Competition and Markets Authority ("CMA") has launched a sweeping consumer protection drive targeting online pricing and sales practices...

Fans will soon have clearer, fairer access to live event tickets following action by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority ("CMA").

It is not too late to sign up for our upcoming webinar which is taking place next Thursday 18th September (4pm), where we'll walk you through what to do if the CMA comes knocking.

In November 2023, a collection of consumer protection organisations from across the European Union reported several major bottled drinks companies to the European Commission...

A UK government petition demanding changes to consumer law around the sale of video games has passed 100,000 signatures.

The prize draws and competitions (PDC) industry has grown rapidly in the UK in recent years. The market is smaller than the National Lottery but still significant. It is estimated that around 7.4 million adults (14% of the adult population) have participated in PDC's in the last year (as of November 2023), spending an estimated total of £1.3 billion.

We highlight below the main aspects of the Strategy and Work Programme, and some important considerations for firms.