Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

EXPLAINED: 19 | Rare Historical Photos

The big chains using loyalty card discounts for ‘rip-off’ prices revealed by Which?

UK retailers have been accused of ‘two-tier pricing’ as the biggest offenders are named

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on striking vets: standing up for all creatures great and small

Editorial: The corporate takeover of veterinary practices has been underregulated. Low pay and high charges need addressing

The Guardian - UK

Barratt pushes ahead with takeover of Redrow despite watchdog’s concerns

UK’s largest housebuilder will waive conditions put on £2.5bn deal, set to be completed this week, from CMA

The Guardian - UK

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Baby formula ad rules contribute to high costs for parents, UK regulator says

Investigation shows restrictions on makers from promoting price reductions softens competition

The Guardian - UK

Monzo rated as Britain’s top bank in survey of 36,000 people

The Competition and Markets Authority has published the findings of its latest survey.

The Independent UK

HPE's multi-billion dollar Juniper takeover deal wins even more approval

UK CMA investigation finds no opposition, clears HPE-Juniper deal.

TechRadar

Vodafone and Three hit out at UK competition watchdog over further merger delays

Vodafone-Three merger CMA investigation will now last even longer than expected.

TechRadar

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Blockbuster Vodafone-Three merger hit by delay

Vodafone’s blockbuster merger with rival Three has been hit by another delay after the UK’s competition regulator decided to extend the deadline for its investigation into the deal.

Evening Standard

HPE-Juniper deal comes a step closer with EU approval

Europe could grant regulatory permission for HPE’s Juniper Networks takeover despite UK CMA investigation.

TechRadar

UK motorists still being overcharged for fuel, says watchdog

Lack of competition ‘failing consumers’, with drivers paying £1.6bn more than they should have in 2023

The Guardian - UK

Chief of staff to ex-Post Office chief Paula Vennells drafted email ‘to discourage investigating prosecutions’ - as it happened

Public inquiry hears Martin Edwards warned of ‘setting the hares running’ among board members as prospect of appeals against unsafe prosecutions of branch owner-operators loomed

The Guardian - UK

Four major banks breached rules to help keep customers informed

Lloyds, TSB and AIB have confirmed they are making changes and HSBC has been issued with directions, the Competition and Markets Authority said.

The Independent UK

Microsoft hits back at cloud CMA charge, says it isn't raising customer costs unduly

Microsoft and other cloud parties respond to CMA investigation as it moves into next stage.

TechRadar

Warning as hotel booking sites offer different rates whether on laptops and mobiles

Travel expert warns people could miss out on ‘significant savings’

The Independent UK

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

PC Gamer

US, UK, and EU finally come together to prevent AI monopoly (catastrophic market failure, not the game)

Everyone agrees an all-powerful AI run by one company would be a bad idea.

Fortune

Google's cookie plan crumbles after regulators and advertisers refuse to bite

Google wanted to stop supporting third-party cookies in Chrome, but industry and regulatory pushback killed the plan.

PC Gamer

Google has changed its mind about dropping support for third-party cookies in Chrome, after years of trying to make it happen

Depending on who you listen to, this is either a brilliant decision or a truly horrible one.

Top News

Google To Keep Third-Party Cookies Alive In Chrome Browser

Google retains third-party cookies in Chrome, plans new cookie management feature to empower user choices.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

Wowcher customers told to watch for refund as £4m given back to 870,000 buyers

Customers have been encouraged to keep an eye out for possible refunds

The Guardian - UK

Nationwide gets green light for £2.9bn takeover of Virgin Money

Regulator the CMA finds deal will not substantially affect competition for mortgages and credit cards

The Guardian - UK

Microsoft deal with AI startup to be investigated by UK competition watchdog

CMA ‘has enough evidence’ to start full probe into tech giant’s hiring of Inflection’s top staff

The Guardian - UK

Trader recommendation websites must vet firms, says watchdog

CMA draft guidance says platforms must also tackle fake reviews and sanction rogue traders

Barchart

Earnings Preview: What to Expect From Comerica's Report

Comerica is expected to release its second-quarter earnings this month, and analysts project a double-digit profit dip.

Windows Central

Microsoft invests in the UK's north, set to build a gigantic 'hyperscale data center'

The north of England will see a sizeable investment by Microsoft in the form of a hyperscale data center southeast of Leeds.

Evening Standard

Vodafone strikes network pact with Virgin Media O2 as it closes in on Three merger

Vodafone’s blockbuster £15 billion merger with Three edged a step closer to completion today after the telecoms giant signed a fresh network deal with its biggest British rival, Virgin Media O2. The pact, which is set to last for more than a decade, extends the two firms’ existing network sharing…

1 … 18 19 20 21

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.