The Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) has recently imposed its first monetary penalty for breach of consumer law, following implementation of the new price dripping prohibition under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (“DMCCA”). (It has previously imposed a penalty on Euro Car Parks for failure to comply with a request for information.) […]
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From a slap on the wrist to multi‑million pound penalty: Why the CMA’s AA decision changes everything

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