United Kingdom: Competition and Markets Authority updated guidance on unfair commercial practices under Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Act

Progress

Current status
adopted
03 Dec 2025 adopted

Scope

Implementers
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

03 Dec 2025
adopted

Competition and Markets Authority released updated guidance on unfair commercial practices

On 3 December 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority updated the guidance on unfair commercial practices, first published on 4 April 2025, reiterating all requirements under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024. The update co…

Source
Event type outline
Action type adoption
Government branch executive
Government body competition authority