BBC Business
Wayfair, Appliances Direct, and Gold's Gym fined £6m total for sales tactics ranging from fake urgency to mystery pricing - because nothing says 'limited time offer' like a permanent one.
BBC Business
CMA caps vet prescription fees at £21 and forces price transparency, but independent vets warn it'll cost you more elsewhere - because of course it will.
BBC Business
Regulators decide that a French food giant swallowing a British shake-maker is fine, because apparently the market for powdered meals isn't a competition concern.
The Guardian
The CMA is cracking down on drip pricing, because apparently 'surprise fees' are not a delightful part of the customer experience.
BBC Business
Parents are watering down baby formula because it costs more than a small mortgage; NCT and a baby bank say this is dangerous, CMA says prices are up 25%+.
The Guardian Europe
UK proposes capping pet prescriptions at £21 and regulating vet monopolies, because your dog's ACL surgery shouldn't cost more than your car.
BBC Business
UK competition watchdog finds no widespread fuel price-gouging, but admits margins are historically high and competition is lacking - so drivers can enjoy paying more with a clear conscience.
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