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9 Aug 2023

First collective action brought against water company for overcharging

A legal claim has been made against Severn Trent Water, which is accused of abusing its dominant market position by underreporting the extent of pollution discharge and overcharging customers as a result.

8 Aug 2023

CMA overcomes legal challenge to medicine pricing fine

The Competition Appeal Tribunal upheld a decision by the Competition and Markets Authority to fine a pharmaceutical manufacturer £84 million for overcharging the NHS.

26 Jul 2023

Court of Appeal allows 'opt out' foreign exchange collective action against six banks

The court ruled on 25 July that FX Claim UK, a collective action against six banking groups that include Barclays and Citibank, can proceed as 'opt out' collective proceedings

24 Jul 2023

CMA finds car parts merger could reduce competition

The owners of car parts businesses Euro Car Parts and GSF Car parts have offered a divestment plan to allay competition concerns.

20 Jul 2023

CMA publishes inflation update

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has updated its work into competition in the groceries sector and is calling for reforms on unit pricing legislation.

21 Jun 2023

Consumer champion Robert Hammond brings together ‘best in class’ legal team for £1 billion case against Amazon in the Competition Appeal Tribunal

19 Jun 2023

UK’s strategy for safe artificial intelligence

Katharine Stephens takes a look at the UK's AI White Paper and the developments needed

12 Jun 2023

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill: the greenwashing risks increase

Richard Reichman discusses the lack of clarity around the substantiation of green claims