United Kingdom: Competition and Markets Authority Investigation into Marks Electrical concerning alleged automation of purchases
Progress
Current status
in force
18 Jun 2026 in force
17 Nov 2025 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Competition and Markets Authority fined Marks Electrical GBP 720,000 and ordered consumer refunds over automatic opt-in charges
On 18 June 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced a final decision against Marks Electrical following an investigation into automatic opt-in charges offered during online purchases. The decision applies to the company's e-commer…
Event type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
consumer protection authority
Competition and Markets Authority opened investigation into Marks Electrical concerning alleged automation of purchases
On 17 November, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened an investigation into online electrical appliance reatiler Marks Electrical concerning alleged automation of purchases. Specifically, the CMA is evaluating whether Marks Electrical’s…
Event type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
consumer protection authority