CMA Uses New Consumer Powers to Fine Firms £6 Million

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has used new powers under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 to fine three companies a total of £6 million for misleading consumers through false time-limited offers, misleading pricing, and pre-ticked consent boxes. The CMA's new powers include turnover-based fines of up to 10% of global turnover and ordering consumer redress.

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