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Jumping the queue: the CMA gets ahead of the subscription contracts regime
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Fusion42 · 4 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK has begun investigating subscription contracts under existing consumer law before the new subscription provisions in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 come into force in spring 2027. This investigation focuses on whether software customers were misled about subscription renewal options, particularly regarding automatic rollovers to higher-priced plans with added features.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Enterprise Software.
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You must prepare for stricter scrutiny on subscription renewals and pricing communication ahead of the new UK law. That investigation shifts the regulatory risk you face starting now, not next year.
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