Hundreds to get compensation after heating oil orders cancelled amid Iran war Around 800 people have already been notified about the compensation they will receive The Independent UK · Aug 28
Hundreds affected by cancelled orders of heating oil to get compensation Around 800 people have been notified and hundreds more are set to be contacted, the CMA said. Evening Standard · Aug 28
Front face of a stela: A 1,300-year-old carving of a powerful Maya 'Lady Supreme Warlord' that weighs over 1 ton This monumental carving depicts a powerful Maya queen called Lady K'abel, who ruled an ancient city in Guatemala at the end of the seventh century. LiveScience · Aug 24
FTSE 100 drifts as miners offset JD Sports tumble The FTSE 100 index closed up just 4.81 points at 10,748.16. Evening Standard · Aug 20
All power to the UK competition watchdog’s war on ‘drip pricing’ Competition and Markets Authority on message with PM’s planned purge of hidden fees and add-on charges The Guardian - UK · Aug 19
Stocks climb as US Treasury acts to support bonds Investors weighed broadly in-line inflation figures although core data surprised to the upside. Evening Standard · Aug 19
Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School investigated over hidden fees UK competition watchdog investigation is part of broader clampdown on illegal ‘drip pricing’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 19
Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School investigated over pricing Consumers affected could get compensation if it is found that the companies broke the law, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said. Evening Standard · Aug 19
How ‘drip pricing’ is making your life more expensive and the companies accused of doing it Some consumers could be owed compensation if the companies are found to have broken the law The Independent UK · Aug 19
Some retailers not passing on wholesale fuel price falls quickly enough – CMA The competition watchdog raised concerns in its latest update over ‘passive pricing strategies’ used by the majority of retailers. Evening Standard · Aug 18
Fire-flame vessel: An exquisitely crafted 4,500-year-old pot from a mysterious culture in Japan Archaeologists aren't sure why prehistoric people in Japan made these elaborate vessels decorated with flames. LiveScience · Aug 17
Tour de Pologne: Louis Barré takes a maiden pro win in stage 6, taking a second win for Visma-Lease a Bike The French rider hangs on after riding the final 12km alone Cycling News · Aug 8
Former Oasis publicist hints at potential prices of 2027 Knebworth tour tickets Noel and Liam Gallagher will reportedly continue their reunion with a set of live dates next year Evening Standard · Aug 7
Aldi and Lidl supermarkets could face new store rules after 16 years The restrictions currently apply to Asda, Co‑op, Marks & Spencer, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose The Independent UK · Aug 7
Evening Standard · Aug 7 Aldi and Lidl should face same rules on store openings as rivals, says watchdog The Competition and Markets Authority proposal would prevent the two chains from blocking rival supermarkets opening close to their stores.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 1 ‘Proteinmaxxing’ could lead to higher prices for infant formula, say experts Whey protein, a key infant formula ingredient, is in growing demand, partly linked to rising use of weight-loss drugs
TechRadar · Jul 31 Microsoft turns to the UK Supreme Court after losing twice over second-hand software licenses, and billions could ride on the outcome Microsoft argued Office clip art made it unresellable. Two UK courts disagreed, and now it wants the Supreme Court to look at it in an appeal that could have far-reaching consequences for the software giant.
The Economic Times · Jul 29 Apple says UK App Store proposal amounts to price regulation In a submission to Britain's Competition and Markets Authority, the iPhone maker said proposed "steering" requirements would go beyond promoting competition and give the regulator a "highly intrusive" role in managing its business.
The Independent UK · Jul 29 Microsoft under investigation by UK watchdog over misleading customers on subscriptions Competition and Markets Authority said it has reached no conclusions about whether Microsoft broke the law.
Evening Standard · Jul 29 Watchdog investigating whether Microsoft misled customers on subscription costs The investigation is looking at changes made to monthly and annual subscription plans for Microsoft 365.
The Independent UK · Jul 16 Parking firm investigated over charging drivers queuing at petrol pumps The investigation will scrutinise the firm’s practices at petrol stations
The Independent UK · Jul 16 Euro Car Parks investigated over fining drivers queuing at petrol pumps The Competition and Market Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Euro Car Parks, one of the UK's largest parking companies, focusing on tickets issued to drivers at petrol stations. The inquiry will specifically examine the fairness of issuing tickets to drivers queuing for fuel pumps or other forecourt services,…
Evening Standard · Jul 16 Not possible to compensate everyone hit by heating oil price hikes – minister Minister for energy consumers Martin McCluskey said however some firms had voluntarily compensated customers after prices soared earlier this year.
The Independent UK · Jul 15 Heating oil firms told to compensate customers over Iran war price hikes The CMA found heating oil customers lack the robust protections of those using gas or electricity
The Guardian - UK · Jul 15 Heating oil customers to get up to £350 compensation for cancelled orders Watchdog says about 1,700 people were affected during a price surge triggered by the Middle East crisis