United Kingdom: Consumer protection regulation in Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill
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Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill including consumer protection regulation entered into force
On 6 April 2025, consumer protection measures in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 come into effect, enabled by Statutory Instrument 2025 No. 272. The Act prohibits entities from engaging in "unfair commercial practices", inclu…
SourceSigned Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill including consumer protection regulation
On 24 May 2024, the Merger Control and Antitrust Rules in Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill received Royal Assent. The Bill repeals and retains the rights in the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations. In particular, the B…
SourceAdopted Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill including consumer protection regulation
On 23 May 2024, the Merger Control and Antitrust Rules in Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill was adopted by the United Kingdom Parliament. The Bill repeals and retains the rights in the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulation…
SourceIntroduced Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill including consumer protection regulation
On 25 April 2023, the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill, including consumer protection regulation, was introduced in the UK House of Commons. The Bill would repeal and retain the rights in the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Re…
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