Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 18289
Electronic Commerce: Misrepresentation
Tabled: 13 July 2026
Answered: 16 July 2026
Question
Gordon McKee
Labour — Glasgow South
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent progress he has been made on enforcement measures relating to fake or misleading online reviews.
Answer
Blair McDougallUnder the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA), online platforms must take reasonable steps to ensure consumer reviews on their sites are genuine. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published guidance for businesses tha...
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