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The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2025

These Regulations bring into force certain provisions of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c.13) (“the Act”) on 6th April 2025 and bring further provisions, relating to consumer savings, into force on 1st January 2026. These are the second commencement Regulations made under the Act.

Enforced by: CMA
Status: In Force

What it defines

Regulations creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.

3 other provisions — procedural and definitional

s.001 Citation and interpretation

s.002 Provisions of the Act coming into force on 6th April 2025

s.003 Provisions of the Act coming into force on 1st January 2026

Help complying

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Ongoing compliance and operational guidance for established retail businesses

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