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Unilever investigated in the UK over ‘green’ claims

Unilever investigated in the UK over ‘green’ claims

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Unilever investigated in the UK over ‘green’ claims

The Competition and Markets Authority will be scrutinising the consumer goods group’s environmental claims as part of its wider investigation into greenwashing

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CMA launches enquiry into green heating

CMA launches enquiry into green heating

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CMA launches enquiry into green heating

It is looking to protect customers, as they look to cut bills this winter

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ASOS, Boohoo and George at Asda investigated over eco-friendly claims

ASOS, Boohoo and George at Asda investigated over eco-friendly claims

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ASOS, Boohoo and George at Asda investigated over eco-friendly claims

The Competition and Markets Authority will look into whether the fashion brands are claiming their products are more environmentally sustainable than they actually are

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Business Secretary implores petrol retailers to cut prices

Business Secretary implores petrol retailers to cut prices

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Business Secretary implores petrol retailers to cut prices

This follows Brits’ frustrations at the Chancellor’s Spring Statement not being delivered on

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CMA announces more competition for EV charging

CMA announces more competition for EV charging

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CMA announces more competition for EV charging

Gridserve has agreed to reduce its exclusivity contracts to allow more players into the market

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CMA investigates Veolia/Suez merger

CMA investigates Veolia/Suez merger

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CMA investigates Veolia/Suez merger

It believes the merger could create a loss of competition and hike in costs for waste management services

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CMA publishes new law to crack down on greenwashing

CMA publishes new law to crack down on greenwashing

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CMA publishes new law to crack down on greenwashing

Companies will have until the New Year to ensure their environmental claims comply with the law

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Greenwashing: Are some businesses’ online green claims misleading consumers?

Greenwashing: Are some businesses’ online green claims misleading consumers?

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Greenwashing: Are some businesses’ online green claims misleading consumers?

Latest research has found four in 10 websites appeared to be making claims that were ‘exaggerated, false or deceptive’ and could potentially qualify as unfair commercial practices, breaking consumer law

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CMA approves OVO’s takeover of SSE Energy Services in £500m deal

CMA approves OVO’s takeover of SSE Energy Services in £500m deal

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CMA approves OVO’s takeover of SSE Energy Services in £500m deal

The acquisition is expected to be completed in January 2020

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Competition watchdog investigates £500m OVO Energy and SSE deal

Competition watchdog investigates £500m OVO Energy and SSE deal

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Competition watchdog investigates £500m OVO Energy and SSE deal

The Competition and Markets Authority is inviting comments from interested parties until 6th November 2019

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Ofgem ditches database of disengaged energy customers

Ofgem ditches database of disengaged energy customers

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Ofgem ditches database of disengaged energy customers

The database was one of the recommendations made by the competition watchdog in 2016 following a two-year investigation of the retail energy market

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CMA: UK energy prepayment price cap should be extended beyond 2020

CMA: UK energy prepayment price cap should be extended beyond 2020

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CMA: UK energy prepayment price cap should be extended beyond 2020

A revised methodology to calculate the cap means customers would pay an extra £1 a week on average

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