CMA to boost consumer and business confidence as new consumer protection regime comes into force

The UK’s new consumer law strengthens powers to act on false green marketing

This post is by Sophie Tuson, environment and climate change lead at the international law firm RPC. At the start of April, a new era for consumer regulation began. Important sections of the UK's new Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCC Act) came into force, giving the UK's consumer watchdog, the Competition and…

New UK consumer laws could help fight lookalikes, says British Brands Group director 

A new consumer enforcement regime threatens swift action and heavy sanctions against businesses engaged in unfair commercial practices, including the promotion and sale of lookalike products.

Business confidence maintains highest level in seven months

Latest data shows that UK business confidence has remained stable and maintained its highest level since August 2024. The significant confidence boost among retail firms is thought to be the main driving force behind this. Statistics show a seven-point rise in business confidence within retail – the highest seen in almost 10 years. The latest Lloyds Business Barometer, which collected data between March 3rd and 17th, found that while confidence …

CMA to boost consumer and business confidence as new consumer protection regime comes into force

CMA now able to act more swiftly and directly to protect UK consumers and foster a level playing field for businesses to invest and grow. New regime will help the CMA tackle poor corporate practices, protecting consumers and boosting trust and confidence to support economic growth.