United Kingdom===Competition and Markets Authority

The United Kingdom===Competition and Markets Authority is initiating a market study into the private dentistry sector in the United Kingdom to address concerns about hidden costs, overtreatment, and lack of transparency. This review could lead to direct action or recommendations for regulatory changes.

The United Kingdom===Competition and Markets Authority reviewed the requests from five water firms and decided to allow them to raise an additional £463 million in revenue, significantly less than what they asked for. This decision aims to balance customer affordability with the need for water suppliers to fund environmental and quality obligations.

The United Kingdom===Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has successfully secured commitments from Apple Inc. and Alphabet Inc. to improve fairness and transparency in their app stores. The CMA will monitor compliance and continues to work on broader measures to enhance competition in the digital markets.

The United Kingdom===Competition and Markets Authority launched an investigation into suspected sharing of competitively sensitive information among hotel chains and a data analytics firm. This action aims to ensure fair competition and prevent misuse of new technologies.

The United Kingdom===Competition and Markets Authority recommended the Fuel Finder Scheme to reignite competition among fuel retailers and make it easier for drivers to compare prices.