Watchdog launches investigation into eight firms over online pricing
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Watchdog launches investigation into eight firms over online pricing
"From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging."
"The competition watchdog has opened investigations into StubHub, Viagogo, AA Driving School, BSM Driving School, Gold's Gym, Wayfair, Appliances Direct and Marks Electrical over their online pricing practices. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said the cases were the first launched using its new consumer protection powers and followed a cross-economy review of online pricing and sales practices. The watchdog said it was also writing to 100 businesses across 14 sectors outlining concerns about their use of additional fees and sales tactics."
The Independent reports on reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech, produces documentaries such as 'The A Word' about American women, and solicits donations to fund on-the-ground reporting. The Independent keeps reporting freely accessible by avoiding paywalls and relies on support from those who can afford it. The Competition and Markets Authority opened investigations into several firms including StubHub, Viagogo, driving schools, Gold's Gym, Wayfair, Appliances Direct and Marks Electrical over online pricing practices. The CMA used new consumer protection powers and is writing to 100 businesses across 14 sectors about additional fees and sales tactics, stressing that displayed prices should match final prices.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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