CMA issues first consumer fine under new enforcement powers
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued its first financial penalty under new direct consumer enforcement powers. This marks the initial use of its expanded authority to address hidden fees and other consumer protection issues.
Key Takeaways
- This is the CMA’s first ever financial penalty under its new direct consumer enforcement powers.
- The enforcement action is tied to hidden fees and other consumer protection issues.
- The CMA’s expanded authority now includes direct consumer enforcement, not just traditional competition oversight.
Why It Matters
The CMA has moved from having expanded consumer authority on paper to using it in a financial penalty. For streaming businesses and other subscription-led services, that raises the near-term importance of fee disclosure and consumer-facing pricing practices. It also shows the UK regulator is willing to act directly on hidden-fee issues under the new regime. Watch for the CMA’s next infringement decisions and the specific consumer practices it targets, since this first penalty establishes the enforcement playbook.
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