Class action claims in the UK are booming. By the end of 2024, more than 655 million people had been included in cases at the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT). To put that in perspective, that’s the equivalent of over 10 separate claims for every single person in the UK.
Together, these claims are now worth more than £134 billion. And the number of cases already in motion are bigger, cover more industries, and could mean real money back in the pockets of everyday consumers.
What is the CAT?
The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) is a specialist UK court that handles cases where businesses are accused of breaking competition law – things like overcharging, fixing prices, or abusing their market power. It’s also where many class action claims are run. That means if a big company has treated customers unfairly, the CAT is often the place that decides whether consumers should get compensation.
Right now, the biggest industries facing claims at the CAT are:
- Energy & natural resources
- Big Tech –
- Financial products
That means everything from water companies and train operators, to global tech giants and high street banks, are being challenged for the way they treat customers.
CAT claims aren’t the only ones you could join
Class actions are designed to make it easier for people to stand up to powerful companies. Instead of fighting a case alone, you join thousands – sometimes millions – of others with the same complaint.
Some claims you actively have to opt in to join. Others are opt out, which means you’re automatically included unless you say otherwise. Either way, these cases are giving consumers a stronger voice against unfair practices.
And, while the CAT handles a huge share of competition-related cases, it’s not the only route to compensation. Consumers across the UK are also joining other types of group actions, including:
- Data breach claims: When your personal information has been exposed or mishandled.
- Employment claims: if you’ve been underpaid, unfairly treated, or misclassified at work.
- Health and medical claims: Such as harmful products, unsafe treatments, or misleading health advice.
Why does this matter for you?
When claims settle, we’re talking hundreds of millions – sometimes billions – of pounds on the table. But unless you’re signed up, in some cases you could miss out completely.
At Join the Claim, our job is to make this process simple. We explain what’s going on in plain English, keep you up to date on the cases that matter, and connect you with trusted UK law firms running the claims.
Don’t let your share slip away
With so many class actions happening at once, it’s easy to lose track of which ones you might qualify for. But with billions at stake, it’s worth checking. Check out claims on our website and use our quick online checker today to see if you’re eligible.
