United Kingdom: Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill including consumer protection regulation entered into force
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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…
Scope
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
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2023-04-25
under deliberation
2024-05-23
adopted
2024-05-24
adopted