United Kingdom: Dodd-Frank, Consumer Protection Act

The Competition and Markets Authority has published its draft Annual Plan for 2026-27, signalling a year of increased focus on consumer protection.

The UK government is consulting on highly anticipated amendments to the antitrust legislative framework. Its proposals are aimed at delivering economic growth by supporting the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)'s 4Ps objectives: to improve pace, predictability, proportionality, and process of engagement.

Since coming into force on 31 July 2023, the FCA's Consumer Duty has raised complex questions about scope and compliance, especially for wealth managers...

In June, Select Specs (an eyewear retailer) ran a TV ad and a YouTube ad promoting bargain prices and bold savings for its prescription glasses.

The Bank of England has issued an update on its work regarding a possible digital pound. While no final decision has been made, the initiative is moving through its design phase...

The High Court's recent judgment in R (CIT) v FCA [2025] EWHC 2614 (Admin) provides critical clarity on the FCA's powers to name firms under investigation.

Pricing claims, including discount claims, must be clear and fair, and must not mislead consumers. That is the position under consumer protection legislation and the UK's...

On 3 July, the CMA issued its draft guidance on the price transparency provisions in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA)...

Whilst we continue to await the first enforcement action under the CMA's new powers, other CMA activity in the consumer protection space suggests that dynamic pricing is likely to be prioritised for enforcement...