Meta’s changes to ad data use rules accepted by CMA

iStock The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has accepted proposals to vary Meta’s commitments in the way it uses advertising customers’ data.  Under the original commitments, Meta pledged to limit how it uses advertising customers’ data in order to prevent it from getting an unfair advantage. Competitors of Facebook Marketplace that advertised on Meta platforms

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CMA response to airport slot allocation system reform consultation

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Documents CMA response DfT Airport slot allocation system reform PDF , 231 KB, 17 pages Details The CMA responded to the Airport slot allocation system reform consultation, led by the Department for Transport (DfT). This consultation was run under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government, and following the election period the CMA is publishing

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Latest banking satisfaction survey results revealed by CMA

iStock Today the CMA is publishing the results of the latest banking satisfaction survey. This includes a league table – the 13th published over 7 years – showing how personal and business current account holders rated the quality of their experience. These tables were first published following the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) market investigation

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Leading UK boiler brand is changing marketing practices following CMA action

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iStock The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has secured formal commitments – known as undertakings – from Worcester Bosch after investigating the brand’s claims about its boilers. The CMA was concerned that Worcester Bosch’s marketing claims may mislead consumers into thinking that its boilers – marketed as ‘hydrogen-blend ready’ – are unique or special as

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Barratt given opportunity to resolve local competition concern so deal can proceed

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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that Barratt’s £2.5 billion deal to purchase rival Redrow Homes raises competition concerns in the local area around a Barratt development in Whitchurch, which includes nearby towns such as Nantwich, Ellesmere and Market Drayton. Having concluded a detailed Phase 1 investigation into the deal – which included

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