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UK CMA Imposes Fines for Information Exchanges Affecting Labour Markets - On 21 March 2025, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced fines on four UK broadcast and production companies for engaging in...more
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The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 is set to transform the UK’s consumer protection regime by empowering the Competition and Markets Authority to impose penalties of up to 10% of global group turnover for...more
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