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Ground rents to be capped at £250 for leaseholders to end spiralling bills

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the cost of living ‘is the single most important thing across the country.’

The Independent UK

Petrol prices vary wildly from one filling station to the next. Why?

From postcode pricing to slow-falling wholesale costs, the price you pay at the pump depends less on petrol itself than on where – and when – you fill up

The Guardian - UK

CMA begins full review of Kingsmill owner’s planned takeover of bread rival Hovis

Move by UK competition regulator comes as Associated British Foods, which owns Primark, issues profit warning

The Guardian - UK

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Why drivers could be paying more for fuel than they should

The UK’s competition watchdog said fuel profit margins were ‘persistently high’ with no explanation

The Independent UK

UK drivers being overcharged as fuel prices fail to track oil market, watchdog finds

CMA rejects retailers’ claims on operating costs, saying weak competition is not passing on lower wholesale prices

The Guardian - UK

Fuel retailers ramping up profit margins amid ‘weak’ competition – CMA

The Competition and Markets Authority found that fuel retailer profit margins remain ‘persistently high’ and unexplained.

Evening Standard

Competition and Markets Authority to probe ABF’s deal to buy Hovis

In August, Associated British Foods (ABF) struck a deal to buy the 135-year-old business from US private equity owner Endless.

Evening Standard

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Hovis takeover bid investigated by competition watchdog

The proposed deal would create a major player in the baking sector

The Independent UK

All the new WorldTour team kits for 2026 – UAE Team Emirates, SD Worx-Protime, NSN Cycling and more

Rounding up all the reveals and new designs so far

Cycling News

‘The UK needs some media free of US control’: Comcast’s move for ITV starts to focus minds

With public service broadcasters starting to look like ‘endangered species’, many want Channel 4 and BBC to work more closely

The Guardian - UK

We must find out why businesses pay too much for their energy – and soon

A previous investigation in 2016 found that a lack of competition in the supply of energy to SMEs meant their bills were 18% too high.

Evening Standard

Ticketmaster refunds fans after Olivia Dean slams ‘exploitative’ marketplace

The 26-year old singer had called on the ticket platform site to ‘do better’.

Evening Standard

Voices: Why Rothermere’s £500m Telegraph takeover exposes a digital power play – and a dilemma for Starmer

COMMENT: The Mail-Telegraph merger is raising fears about monopolies and influence, but the motivations behind it lie in online subscriptions, says Chris Blackhurst – leaving the prime minister and the watchdogs struggling to keep up

The Independent UK

From Miss Universe 2025, CMA Awards, To Physical: Asia Winner – Here Are Viral Shows Said To Have Been Rigged

Miss Universe 2025, the CMA Awards and Netflix's Physical: Asia face criticism as viewers and even insiders claim bias, conflicts of interest and lacking transparency.

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10 Photos of Lainey Wilson: Her 8 CMA Looks Crowned Her Solo Host Queen

Lainey Wilson makes CMA Awards history by hosting solo with eight dramatic outfit changes, becoming the first woman in 34 years to lead Country Music's Biggest Night alone.

International Business Times UK

Zach Top Reveals How Amelia Taylor Keeps Him Grounded as CMA Spotlight Intensifies

Zach Top reveals how Amelia Taylor supports him as industry attention increases after his CMA breakthrough, giving fans a closer look at their relationship dynamic.

Metal Hammer

UK government confirms it will introduce ban on selling secondary gig tickets for a profit

War on ticket touts steps up as government reveals bold plans to hit secondary ticket platforms in the pocket if they don't comply

TechRadar

How to watch CMA Awards 2025 online – full replay, free highlights

Lainey Wilson returns to Bridgestone Arena to celebrate country music’s hottest stars, and our guide explains how to watch CMA Awards 2025 online from anywhere and for free.

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The Guardian - UK

Peers call for independent body to take control of Telegraph sale

Lords say culture department has mishandled process and suggest CMA or Cabinet Office oversee new auction

Evening Standard

Musicians’ Union welcomes government ban on inflated gig ticket resales

The union said the move to ban resales for profit would help to maintain the relationship between artists and their fans.

MusicRadar

Secondary ticket rip-offs – UK Government to finally act?: Next King’s Speech likely to include ban on profiteering

Plus Viagogo and StubHub are under investigation over hidden fees

Evening Standard

Ticket resales: Could you be due compensation?

After a number of sell out gigs left fans paying hundreds to see their favourite artists, could you be in line for some money back if you paid over the odds?

Evening Standard

CMA’s online pricing investigations – the firms involved

The Competition and Markets Authority said it was aiming to ensure firms ‘do the right thing by their customers’.

Evening Standard

New CMA investigation into 'hidden fees' charged by ticket resellers

It is the first time the CMA has used new consumer protection powers to launch an investigation into anti-competitive behaviour.

The Guardian - UK

Eight firms under investigation in crackdown on additional online fees

Competition watchdog examines StubHub, Viagogo, AA Driving School and BSM Driving School and others

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