The Competition and Markets Authority just ordered Marks Electrical to refund customers over pre-selected extra charges. Here's what it means for online retailers and consumer protection standards.

1️⃣ Competition and Markets Authority — CMA orders Marks Electrical to refund customers over pre-selected extra charges
The regulator found the retailer was adding optional service fees to digital shopping carts before customers reached the payment stage.
This enforcement action impacts online retailers and electronic goods distributors who use complex e-commerce checkout interfaces.
Businesses must perform comprehensive audits of sales platforms to ensure all supplemental charges are strictly opt-in.

2️⃣ Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency — Warning on promoting newly licensed prescription-only medicines for weight management
The regulator issued a warning against promoting weight-loss medications to consumers, emphasizing that prescription drugs cannot be advertised to the public.
This development hits healthcare practitioners, digital health platforms, and marketing firms focused on the weight management market.
Organizations should update compliance training for marketing teams to prevent the unlawful dissemination of information regarding licensed medical products.

3️⃣ Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier — Warning regarding the identity theft of Luxembourg investment fund managers
The Luxembourg financial authority identified fraud attempts involving the impersonation of legitimate investment fund managers to deceive potential investors.
This warning is critical for the asset management industry and professionals who must protect corporate identities from being exploited.
Fund managers are advised to enhance cybersecurity communications with clients and ensure that official financial correspondence is easily verifiable.

4️⃣ Czech National Bank — CNB increases interest rates
In a move to address inflation targets, the central bank board voted to increase the official interest rate following its latest assessment.
The rate hike impacts the banking sector, credit providers, and corporate entities seeking financing by increasing the cost of borrowing.
Market participants should reassess financial projections and adjust interest rate hedging strategies to account for this tightening of policy.

5️⃣ Health and Safety Executive — Skip manufacturer fined after failing to protect workers from carcinogenic fumes
A manufacturer was ordered to pay a fine after an inspection revealed employees were exposed to fumes without adequate controls.
This enforcement hits the industrial manufacturing sector and highlights the risks of failing to manage workplace health hazards properly.
Safety managers should prioritize the review of risk assessments for high-temperature processes to ensure ventilation and protective equipment meet standards.

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— Elena Navarro · Managing Editor, RegNext
Daily Europe Radar · Thursday 18 Jun 2026
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