Italy’s competition authority has opened investigations into companies belonging to the Glovo group and Deliveroo Italy over alleged misleading communications concerning their treatment of delivery riders and corporate social responsibility commitments. The Italian Competition Authority […]
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Consumer Protection
UK CMA Backs Proposed Reform of Veterinary Regulation to Boost Competition and Consumer Protection
The UK Competition and Markets Authority has endorsed proposed reforms to the regulation of the veterinary sector, saying the changes could improve consumer protection and strengthen competition across the industry. In advice published on May […]
UK CMA Says Middle East Conflict Drove UK Fuel Price Spike as Retail Margins Hold Steady
LONDON, May 1, 2026 — The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority said rising road fuel prices following the conflict in the Middle East were primarily driven by higher wholesale costs rather than a broad increase […]
Italian Competition Authority Probes Booking.com Over Alleged Misleading Promotion of Preferred Partners
ROME, April 22, 2026 — Italy’s Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has opened an investigation into Booking.com B.V. and its related entities over suspected unfair commercial practices linked to the promotion of accommodation providers on its […]
UK CMA Orders AA Driving Schools to Refund Learners and Fines Company £4.2 Million Over Drip Pricing
LONDON, April 15, 2026 — The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has ordered AA Driving School and BSM Driving School—both owned by Automobile Association Developments Limited—to refund more than 80,000 learner drivers and pay a […]
Lithuanian Competition Authority Finds Geopolitical Factors Behind Recent Fuel Price Increases
VILNIUS, April 9, 2026 — The Competition Council of Lithuania has found no indications of competition law violations in the country’s fuel sector, concluding that recent price increases are primarily driven by geopolitical developments affecting […]
UK CMA Orders Major Reforms to Veterinary Market After Competition Probe
LONDON, March 24, 2026 — The UK competition watchdog has unveiled sweeping reforms to the veterinary services market aimed at boosting transparency, strengthening competition and reducing costs for pet owners. The Competition and Markets Authority […]
Australia Moves First as Competition Authorities Confront Global Fuel Price Shock
by Ilayda Akcha and Sylwester Frazzoni Competition authorities around the world are scrambling to respond to surging fuel prices triggered by escalating conflict in the Middle East — but regulators are increasingly confronting a difficult […]
Latvian Competition Authority Steps Up Monitoring of Fuel Prices Amid Market Volatility
RIGA, March 19, 2026 — Latvia’s competition authority has intensified its monitoring of fuel prices following sharp fluctuations linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and growing public concern over rising costs. The […]
New Zealand Says Fuel Price Rises Reflect Costs Amid Middle East Conflict
WELLINGTON, March 19, 2026 — New Zealand’s competition watchdog said rising fuel prices appear to reflect higher costs rather than excessive pricing by retailers, according to its latest monitoring report. The Commerce Commission said its […]
