Competition And Markets Authority
December 2025
CMA proposes to accept remedies in pastry deal
Fuel margins remain “persistently high” and this is not explained by operat…
Civil engineering: CMA sets out concerns and options for better outcomes
November 2025
Promoting competition and protecting consumers to drive growth and improve …
CMA launches major consumer protection drive focused on online pricing prac…
CMA proposes to accept remedies in supermarket supplier deal
Image deal to move to in-depth investigation
October 2025
Competition for growth: a perspective from the Chair of the CMA
CMA confirms Apple and Google have strategic market status in mobile platfo…
CMA consults on proposed changes to its merger remedies approach
Major reforms would require vet businesses to make fundamental changes to t…
CMA refers B2B used car auction merger for Phase 2 investigation
CMA confirms Google has strategic market status in search services
Provisional redeterminations on water price controls issued
September 2025
CMA fuel update: Prices at the pump remain high
CMA secures changes from Ticketmaster following Oasis tickets investigation
CMA publishes final report on Spreadex / Sporting Index deal
Delivering impact in times of change
Harnessing competition to drive investment
August 2025
How does your bank rank? CMA releases satisfaction survey ratings
North Sea catering merger set for in-depth investigation
July 2025
CMA proposes action to drive more competition on mobile platforms
Affordable housing set to benefit from £100 million following CMA probe
June 2025
Fuel margins remain high despite lower fuel prices, CMA finds
CMA takes first steps to improve competition in search services in the UK
Logistics deal cleared with remedies to help keep supermarket warehousing c…
CMA launches review of civil engineering for roads and railways
CMA consults on releasing Google from Privacy Sandbox commitments
Amazon gives undertakings to CMA to curb fake reviews
May 2025
Competition enforcement – a view from the CMA
Court upholds CMA’s £99m fine on pharma over excessive NHS thyroid drug pri…
April 2025
The CMA's approach to the new consumer enforcement regime
CMA receives proposals which may address competition concerns in oil servic…
CMA to boost consumer and business confidence as new consumer protection re…
CMA believes remedies offer in Safran / Collins may address competition con…
March 2025
Car industry settles competition law case
Fuel margins ‘remain stuck’ at historic highs, CMA says
CMA proposes to accept commitments to protect competition on UK-US passenge…
CMA’s Annual Plan to drive growth by promoting competition, protecting cons…
The role of competition in promoting growth and innovation in the UK
CMA seeks changes to the way Ticketmaster labels tickets and provides prici…
Vets market investigation: an update from the Inquiry Chair
Sports broadcast and production companies fined £4 million in freelancer pa…
Final report into mobile browsers and cloud gaming published
CMA launches review of merger remedies approach and publishes new mergers c…
Promoting competition and protecting consumers in the digital age: a roadma…
CMA clears GBT / CWT corporate travel merger
Co-op re-writes anti-competitive land agreements
February 2025
CMA reaches settlement with banks in competition case
CMA publishes interim report in logistics merger
CMA publishes supplementary interim report in GBT / CWT merger investigatio…
CMA provisionally clears poultry feed merger
Tile deal could lead to worse deals and service for home renovators and tra…
Infant formula: CMA outlines clear path forward to help parents save hundre…
January 2025
CMA wins appeal in emergency services case
CMA independent inquiry group publishes provisional findings in cloud servi…
CMA secures important changes from Google to tackle fake reviews
CMA to investigate Apple and Google's mobile ecosystems
CMA to investigate Google’s search services
Growth, opportunity, and prosperity for the UK at the heart of the CMA’s ne…
CMA sets out initial plans as new digital markets competition regime comes …
December 2024
CMA could approve Synopsys / Ansys merger if competition concerns are resol…
CMA probes possible bid-rigging in relation to school improvement fund
NHS set to benefit from £23 million following CMA pharma probe
UK competition law enforcement: a look ahead
CMA clears Vodafone / Three merger, subject to legally binding commitments
November 2024
High fuel margins continue to inflate pump prices for motorists
Groceries: Loyalty prices offer genuine savings, says CMA
Keynote speech to the BIICL Tech Antitrust Roundtable 2024
CMA publishes provisional findings in Mobile Browsers and Cloud Gaming mark…
Spreadex required to sell Sporting Index
Viatris fined £1.5m for failure to comply with CMA order
Driving growth: how the CMA is rising to the challenge
CMA ‘is rising to the challenge on growth’ says CEO
Tribunal fines drug firms £69m for excessive pricing after CMA investigatio…
Vets Market Investigation update from the Inquiry Chair
CMA tips: How to navigate finding a ‘recommended’ trader online
Infant formula: CMA sets out concerns and potential solutions
CMA publishes interim report in corporate travel merger
Poultry feed deal may raise prices for farmers in East Anglia
CMA provisionally finds Vodafone / Three could address competition concerns…
Logistics deal could raise prices for business customers in the UK
October 2024
How effective merger control drives economic growth and innovation
CMA launches court action against Emma to protect UK consumers
CMA launches programme of work to support growth mission
Lindab required to sell sites in Nottingham and Stoke-on-Trent after ventil…
CMA cautions will writing and legal service providers as new guidance launc…
CMA appoints 3 Senior Legal Directors
Merger control and public policy
CMA reveals geographic spread of warnings issued to businesses
September 2024
Tereos fined for failure to comply with CMA merger procedures
Vets Market Investigation: CMA updates on ‘behind the scenes’ progress
Greenwashing: CMA issues tailored guide for fashion brands
CMA sets out provisional view on Vodafone / Three merger
CMA wins drug market sharing appeal
CMA objects to Google’s ad tech practices in bid to help UK advertisers and…
CMA launches investigation into Ticketmaster over Oasis concert sales
August 2024
CMA closes ESS case following developments in the market
Deal could result in higher costs for ventilation systems, CMA provisionall…
CMA looks to new digital markets competition regime to resolve app store co…
Meta’s changes to ad data use rules accepted by CMA
Latest banking satisfaction survey results revealed by CMA
Leading UK boiler brand is changing marketing practices following CMA actio…
Barratt given opportunity to resolve local competition concern so deal can …
CMA provisionally clears sugar deal
July 2024
CMA secures changes to Simba Sleep’s online sales practices
Corporate travel merger could lead to businesses paying higher prices
CMA actions protect consumers, promote competition and drive growth
OIM launches study of regulatory restrictions on single-use plastics
Drivers still paying too much for road fuel says CMA
Spreadex and Sporting Index merger raises provisional competition concerns
Four major high street banks broke CMA rules
CMA appoints new Chief Operating Officer
CMA signs joint international statement supporting competition in AI
CMA secures over £4 million in refunds for Wowcher customers
CMA sets out dos and don’ts for trader recommendation sites
CMA takes next procedural step in vet services investigation
Senior appointments to CMA’s Digital Markets Unit
May 2024
CMA presses ahead with full investigation into vets market
Market investigations: 75 years of UK experience
CMA to host 2025 International Competition Network Conference
Education software firm probed over potential abuse of dominance
CMA calls on grocery stores to make accurate pricing a priority
Solutions offered to address impact of deal on water regulation
Deal could see DJs paying more to keep partygoers entertained
April 2024
CMA penalty decision upheld in major drug market sharing case
Ventilation deal could increase construction prices
New Phase 2 investigation process adopted by CMA
CMA seeks views on AI partnerships and other arrangements
Speech to the Regulation Forum Chairs' Summit
CMA wins legal challenge against CAT on home search warrants
The CMA at 10: Past reflections and a look ahead to the next decade of prom…
The CMA at 10: Why an independent, impartial competition and consumer prote…
CMA wins second legal challenge in Cérélia/Jus-Rol case
Opening remarks at the American Bar Association (ABA) Chair’s Showcase on A…
CMA outlines growing concerns in markets for AI Foundation Models
Pharma deal could reduce choice and lead to higher prices for HRT treatment…
Spread betting deal raises competition concerns
March 2024
High fuel margins ‘concerning’ CMA finds
Green claims: CMA secures landmark changes from ASOS, Boohoo and Asda
Vodafone / Three deal could leave consumers and businesses worse off
CMA sets out plan to help people, businesses, and the economy as it approac…
CMA frees hundreds more leaseholders from costly contract terms
CMA identifies multiple concerns in vets market
CMA to appeal hydrocortisone ruling
Sugar deal could raise prices for UK shoppers
Domestic appliances deal cleared by the CMA
February 2024
CMA finds fundamental concerns in housebuilding market
CMA to scrutinise infant formula market through a market study
CMA will not recommend renewal of shipping competition exemption
Funeral costs increased slower than inflation following CMA order
Disqualified demolition director loses High Court bid to stay in role
Provisional go-ahead for domestic appliances deal
A transatlantic perspective from the UK’s CMA
January 2024
CMA investigates Vifor Pharma to safeguard essential anaemia treatment
CMA announces 2 new senior executive appointments
CMA launches formal investigation into Vodafone / Three merger
CMA research report on competition and market power in UK labour market
The CMA's research on competition and UK labour markets
CMA wins appeal on legal challenge to overseas information requests
The CMA's approach to digital markets regulation
CMA sets out approach to new digital markets regime
December 2023
CMA wins legal challenge in emergency services case
CMA announces new Deputy General Counsel
CMA and Bank of England agree new understanding to improve collaboration
CMA announces two new Senior Director appointments
CMA investigates Simba Sleep’s online sales practices?
CMA issues its first informal guidance to help green initiatives
Unilever’s ‘green’ claims come under CMA microscope
CMA builds on plan to support people, businesses and UK economy
CMA seeks views on Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI
CMA?cracks down on more supermarket land agreements to protect shoppers
November 2023
CMA sets out Autumn update in review of competition in groceries sector
CMA announces new Executive Director for Mergers
Adobe / Figma deal could harm UK digital design sector
Construction materials deal could curb competition in parts of England
Air conditioning and refrigeration merger could cut choice for Aberdeen cus…
Sarah Cardell: the future of UK merger control
Martin Coleman: UK merger control in the post-Brexit era
CMA sets out changes to Phase 2 merger processes
CMA removes barrier to availability of vital treatments on the NHS
CMA calls on Wowcher to change its online sales practices
CMA seeks views on landbanks and planning rules
CMA publishes first monitoring report on road fuel market
CMA secures improvements in ways Amazon and Meta treat competitors, benefit…
CMA protects competition by curbing Meta’s use of ad customers’ data
CMA sets out latest thinking on new build estate management concerns
Consumers, Competition and Artificial Intelligence
October 2023
CMA outlines scope of market investigation into cloud services
CMA launches investigation into the supply of chemicals for use in construc…
CMA issues final determination in Heathrow Airport appeals
Investigation into boiler company over ‘green’ claims
Microsoft concession a gamechanger that will promote competition
CMA launches Green Agreements Guidance to help businesses co-operate on e…
CMA seeks views on Vodafone’s merger with rival network Three
CMA launches market investigation into cloud services
Scampi merger could push up prices for UK pubs and restaurants
Hitachi Rail to sell part of mainline signalling business allowing merger t…
September 2023
CMA clears NHS healthcare tech deal?
Home appliances merger could reduce choice for consumers
New Microsoft/Activision deal addresses previous CMA concerns in cloud gami…
Competition authorities in the 21st century: Adapting to a new economic lan…
CMA partially upholds appeal on energy distribution licence changes
CMA decision upheld in major drug price abuse case
Proposed principles to guide competitive AI markets and protect consumers
CMA launches review of vet sector
CMA wins legal challenge in Cérélia/Jus-Rol case
August 2023
CMA update on work in housing sector
CMA call for views: how regulators work together to protect consumers
CMA updates scope of concerns in rail signalling merger
Microsoft submits new deal for review after CMA confirms original deal is b…
CMA clears Broadcom’s deal to buy VMware
CMA releases banking satisfaction survey results
CMA provisionally clears NHS healthcare tech deal
CMA defeats legal challenge in medicine pricing case
July 2023
Amazon offers to change Marketplace rules to address CMA concerns
CMA investigates will-writing and other legal services
Solutions offered to address CMA concerns in car parts deal
CMA updates on action to contain cost of living pressures in groceries sect…
CMA provisionally clears $69 billion technology deal
Annual Report shows CMA saves consumers over £2bn
CMA clears Copart/Hills Motors merger
CMA calls on Emma Sleep to change its online sales practices
Leicester City FC to be fined up to £880k after admitting anti-competitive …
CMA sets out plan to help drivers get more competitive fuel prices
June 2023
Design software deal could harm UK digital economy
CMA makes 3 senior appointments
CMA issues call for information on Phase 2 merger process
New evidence changes vehicle salvage merger assessment
CMA action protects outcomes for hearing implant patients
CMA announces new Executive Director roles
Competition and Innovation: a priority for the CMA
Amazon’s purchase of Roomba maker cleared by CMA
Solutions offered to protect consumers in pharmacy deal
CMA action on supermarkets protects competition and choice for shoppers
Merger could mean Network Rail and TfL lose out on digital signalling optio…
Blowing the whistle on cartels
May 2023
Advice for shoppers after report highlights difficulties buying 'green' hom…
Meta offers to limit use of other businesses’ ad data to address CMA concer…
Demolition company director disqualified for 7 years for bid rigging and co…
CMA provisionally finds 5 banks broke competition law on UK bonds
Vet business takeovers raise competition concerns for pet owners
CMA update on action to help contain cost of living pressures
Satellite merger approved after in-depth CMA probe
Merger could worsen vehicle salvage service options for UK car insurers
Private actions and public enforcement
CMA launches initial review of artificial intelligence models
April 2023
Ensuring effective competition in digital markets, for people, businesses a…
Microsoft / Activision deal prevented to protect innovation and choice in c…
New bill to stamp out unfair practices and promote competition in digital m…
Hearing implants deal could mean worse outcomes for patients
App developers on Google Play store offered payment choices following CMA p…
Action against private hospitals to boost patients’ access to information
Price cap on Airwave Network “only option” to reduce cost to emergency serv…
Kate Jones appointed new head of Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum
March 2023
Wowcher investigated over online ‘urgency’ claims
CMA grants energy firm permission to appeal Ofgem licence changes
Shoppers urged to call out online rip-offs as CMA unveils ‘red lines’
CMA narrows scope of concerns in Microsoft – Activision review
New CMA strategy prioritises outcomes for people, businesses, and economy
Construction firms fined nearly £60 million for breaking competition law by…
Tech deal could make computer servers more expensive for UK businesses
First major reports on UK Internal Market published
Healthcare deal could lead to higher costs for NHS
Supermarket petrol station merger could increase prices for motorists and s…
CMA launches investigation into fragrances and fragrance ingredients
Merger could mean costlier and lower quality inspections for food industry
CMA provisionally clears satellite comms deal following in-depth review
February 2023
New guidance to help businesses co-operate on environment
Speech to the Social Market Foundation
Home building and renting probed to help buyers and tenants
Experts appointed as UK looks to level digital playing field for consumers
First internal market report finds proposed peat ban does not raise major c…
Takeover of eight vet businesses could increase costs for animal owners
CMA reminds employers to avoid anti-competitive practices
Poultry feed deal abandoned during CMA’s Phase 2 investigation
Microsoft – Activision deal could harm UK gamers
Merger could worsen dental service options for patients in the South West a…
Children’s social care: CMA recommendations accepted by UK government
New chair of Open Banking appointed
January 2023
CMA launches grocery unit pricing review to help shoppers spot the best val…
Funeral costs lower for bereaved families following CMA order
CMA to scrutinise ‘green’ claims in sales of household essentials
Sustainability - Exploring the possible
CMA unwinds dough deal to protect UK grocers and shoppers
Millions of customers benefit as Open Banking reaches milestone
CMA secures ESS’s offer for eligible schools to switch contracts
CMA: Subsidy Advice Unit opens for business
December 2022
Poultry feed deal could lead to higher costs for farmers
Outcomes for people, businesses and UK economy at heart of new CMA strategy
CMA accepts fast-track remedy in chemicals deal
Rail signalling deal could push up fares for passengers
BMW fined for failing to comply with CMA information request
CMA publishes emerging analysis from Road Fuel Market Study
Hearing implants merger could mean worse deal for NHS and patients
Sale of emergency service software businesses required to protect UK taxpay…
November 2022
CMA investigates online selling practices based on ‘urgency’ claims
Music streaming report published
Sarah Cardell: Ensuring digital market outcomes that benefit people, busine…
Vehicle salvage merger reduces choice and may limit access to salvage vehic…
Well intervention services deal could result in increased costs for UK oil …
Investigation into cloud gaming and browsers to support UK tech and consume…
Consultation on allowing schools early exit from software contracts
CMA accepts remedy to address concerns in foam merger
Airline merger could see passengers pay more to fly from London to South Ko…
Barclays customers to receive up to £1m for PPI breaches
Accommodation merger could mean worse deal for students in Birmingham
UK grocers and shoppers could face higher prices due to dough merger
Social media users set to benefit from new hidden advertising protections
October 2022
CMA clears LSEG / Quantile merger
CMA considers remedy to address concerns in chemical admixtures merger
Leading the charge towards a competitive EV infrastructure market
CMA issues proposals to address overcharging for emergency service radio ne…
CMA to take action to give private patients access to information
Morrisons' proposals provisionally clear way for McColl’s deal
Satellite communication deal raises competition concerns
September 2022
CMA considers remedy to address concerns in foam merger
Firms fined for fixing prices fans pay for Rangers FC merchandise
Green heating consumer protection to come under scrutiny
Fertility clinics’ compliance with consumer law: findings published
Morrisons / McColl’s merger only raises concerns in a small number of local…
Anti-competitive land deals re-written to help businesses and shoppers
CMA clears NortonLifeLock / Avast merger
Microsoft / Activision deal could lead to competition concerns
August 2022
£600,000 in refunds over NatWest ‘bundling’
CMA unwinds Veolia / Suez merger in the UK
Thousands more leaseholders to get money back
Dental merger raises competition concerns in parts of Yorkshire and Derbysh…
CMA finds concerns in drinking water solutions merger
Customer survey ranks banks amid cost of living crisis
OIM accepts landmark first request to examine proposed law change
CMA requires Dye & Durham to sell TM Group
CMA provisionally clears NortonLifeLock / Avast merger
July 2022
ASOS, Boohoo and Asda investigated over fashion ‘green’ claims
CMA finds concerns in proposed chemicals merger
CMA orders Monzo to comply with banking rules
CMA shines a light on music streaming
Six high street banks broke CMA banking rules
UK consumers save £2 billion following CMA action
£70 million in fines for pharma firms that overcharged NHS
HS2 bidder merger raises competition concerns
Subsidy Advice Unit calls for views on guidance to assist public authoritie…
Review finds cause for concern in some parts of road fuel market
CMA investigates Amazon over suspected anti-competitive practices
Foam merger raises competition concerns
June 2022
CMA provisionally finds illegal cartels in construction industry
Jonathan Scott's speech to the European Policy Forum's summit on the strate…
Maximising our relevance and impact in a changing world
Martin Coleman: Speech to the Law Society, 2022
CAT endorses CMA assessment that Meta’s purchase of Giphy harms competition
CMA secures offer of commitments from P&O Ferries and DFDS
CMA plans market investigation into mobile browsers and cloud gaming
Foodservice equipment merger gives CMA cause for concern
CMA provisionally finds illegal price-fixing of Rangers FC merchandise
CMA requires CHC to unwind helicopter services deal
May 2022
Bake-at-home dough merger raises competition concerns
CMA publishes findings of ‘Lessons Learned’ review into Open Banking
Google probed over potential abuse of dominance in ad tech
CMA action frees hundreds of homes from unlawful gas contracts
In-depth Veolia-Suez merger review finds competition concerns
Property search services merger could mean homebuyers pay more
Cartels exploiting cost-of-living crisis will face action, warns CMA
Michael Grenfell: The CMA in turbulent times - where we are and where we're…
CMA publishes code of conduct advice for platforms and publishers
CMA cancels investigation after Ritchie Bros and Euro Auctions abandon merg…
LSEG’s anticipated Quantile purchase raises competition concerns
Petrol station proposals provisionally clear way for Morrisons deal
April 2022
CMA publishes second state of competition report
CMA finds competition concerns in merger of emergency service software supp…
Berkeley Spring Forum: Mergers policy and practice
VetPartners’ purchase of Goddard raises competition concerns
CMA appoints new Senior Litigation Director
UK’s digital watchdogs take a closer look at algorithms as plans set out fo…
Regulators promote competition across sectors in 2021 to 2022
CMA helps NHS secure price and supply commitment for cancer drugs
CMA to investigate ESS’s move to three-year contracts for schools
Offshore drilling merger raises competition concerns
CMA welcomes Sony and Nintendo’s gaming subscription improvements
CMA appoints new Senior Director of Mergers
March 2022
CMA blocks planned Cargotec / Konecranes merger
Next steps on future oversight of Open Banking announced
Say bye bye to boozy buys – CMA warns about dangers of late-night shopping
CMA publishes Annual Plan 2022 to 2023
Morrisons purchase raises competition concerns over fuel
Dar Lighting fined after ignoring warnings on restricting discounts
First official analysis of UK’s internal market published
Ritchie Bros and Euro Auctions deal referred for an in-depth investigation
Thousands more leaseholders freed from rising ground rents
Helicopter services deal raises competition concerns
CMA clears Sony’s acquisition of AWAL
CMA finds NortonLifeLock purchase of Avast could reduce competition
CMA launches investigation into recycling of cars and vans
?CMA publishes environmental sustainability advice?to government
CMA investigates Google and Meta over ad tech concerns
Action needed on “dysfunctional” children’s social care market
CMA unlocks electric vehicle charging competition for motorway drivers
Tower site sale to address concerns in telecoms merger
February 2022
Court finds that Teletext Holidays broke consumer law
CVS takeover of The Vet raises competition concerns
International agencies put supply chains on notice against collusion
Sports retailers fined almost £5m for breaching CMA order
CMA provisionally clears Sony’s acquisition of AWAL
CMA to keep ‘close eye’ on Google as it secures final Privacy Sandbox commi…
CMA designates Amazon as a grocery retailer to protect suppliers
7 out of 10 people have experienced potential rip-offs online, worrying new…
NVIDIA abandons takeover of Arm during CMA investigation
CMA fines Meta a second time for breaching enforcement order
CMA fines firms over £35m for illegal arrangement for NHS drug
January 2022
CMA launches probe into music streaming market
CMA secures changes to Xbox subscription practices
CMA action secures improvements from leading PCR testing provider
CMA disqualifies pharma director
CMA Chief Executive confirms plan to step down in July 2022
December 2021
CMA action frees leaseholders from costly contract terms
CMA appoints Geert Goeteyn as new senior legal director
UK telecoms tower merger risks higher mobile costs
CMA provisionally finds lighting firm illegally banned discounts
Apple and Google duopoly limits competition and choice
Dye & Durham’s purchase of TM Group could reduce competition
CMA finds Veolia / Suez merger raises competition concerns
Joint Statement from UK Competition and Markets Authority, U.S. FTC and DOJ…
CMA secures changes from major PCR testing provider
CMA consults on Annual Plan 2022 to 2023
November 2021
CMA directs Facebook to sell Giphy
CMA hosts first two-day digital summit of G7 competition heads
CMA secures improved commitments on Google’s Privacy Sandbox
Port equipment merger raises competition concerns
Chatham House Competition Policy Conference - Closing Address
CMA to open offices in Manchester and Darlington
Helicopter services deal raises competition concerns
CMA to open up electric vehicle charging competition on motorways
Michael Grenfell: Should competition authorities intervene in digital marke…
CMA requires JD Sports to sell Footasylum
October 2021
Beesley Lecture: A new route forward for regulating digital markets
CMA opens investigation into Motorola’s Airwave network
CMA outlines concerns on availability and price of children’s care
CMA fines Facebook over enforcement order breach
S&P-IHS Markit merger to be cleared if concerns overcome
CMA plans probe into music streaming market
CMA launches court action against Teletext Holidays
Groupon commits to offer refunds and improve customer service
CMA appoints new Executive Director
CMA closes investigation into British Airways and Ryanair
CMA welcomes government proposals on new powers
September 2021
CMA consults on environmental sustainability advice
CMA continues action in the PCR testing market
CMA appoints second Deputy Chief Economic Adviser
Office for the Internal Market opens for business
Greenwashing: CMA puts businesses on notice
Teletext Holidays could face legal action over package holiday refunds
CMA action makes funeral prices clear for grieving families
Leaseholders freed from costly contract terms
CMA publishes recommendations to improve PCR testing market
Sony’s purchase of AWAL raises competition concerns
CMA launches next wave of action in PCR testing market
Competition concerns remain over JD Sports merger
The role of the CMA panel in decision making: Merger enforcement and reform
August 2021
CMA warns PCR test providers against breaking consumer law
CMA finds competition concerns with NVIDIA’s purchase of Arm
CMA calls for stronger laws to tackle illegal ticket resale
Banks ranked in latest customer survey results
COVID-19: concerns about price, reliability and quality of PCR testing
Facebook’s takeover of Giphy raises competition concerns
CMA requires Groupon to improve its treatment of customers
CMA accuses pharma firms of illegal pricing
July 2021
CMA fines pharma firm over pricing of crucial thyroid drug
Further action needed on EV charging to meet Net Zero
CMA publishes Annual Report 2020/21
CMA finds drug companies overcharged NHS
Cellnex and CK Hutchison deal raises competition concerns
CMA consults on market investigation into emergency services’ mobile radio …
CMA appoints new members to Standing Counsel panel
June 2021
Jonathan Scott: Keynote speech to the Law Society, 2021
CMA to investigate Amazon and Google over fake reviews
CMA secures landmark commitments for leaseholders
CMA warns Monzo over banking transaction history breaches
CMA requires clearer prices and information from funeral providers
CMA to scrutinise Apple and Google mobile ecosystems
Norton extends refund rights after CMA action
CMA to have key oversight role over Google’s planned removal of third-party…
CMA issues IVF guidance on consumer rights
CMA launches action against British Airways and Ryanair over refunds
Reassessment of FNZ/GBST deal confirms competition concerns
CMA investigates Facebook’s use of ad data
May 2021
CMA consults on new internal market role
Teletext to pay back over £7 million for all outstanding refunds
CMA secures refund rights for McAfee customers
CMA welcomes Tribunal judgment in Sabre case
‘Green’ claims: CMA sets out the dos and don’ts for businesses
CMA gives Virgin and O2 merger green light
ICO and CMA set out blueprint for cooperation in digital markets
CMA welcomes Court judgment in Facebook and Giphy case
CMA warns package travel firms over refunds ahead of summer trips
CAT upholds infringement decision for pay for delay pharma deals
Imprivata and Isosec abandon merger during CMA investigation
April 2021
Teletext faces court action unless it pays over £7m in refunds
Imprivata’s purchase of Isosec raises competition concerns
CMA and regulators deliver for consumers in 20/21
Senior management change at CMA
Bellis’ purchase of Asda raises some competition concerns
UK, Australia and Germany issue statement on merger control
CAT increases fine after musical instrument firm breaks settlement bargain
Appointment of new CMA Panel Inquiry Chairs
Competition concerns remain about FNZ’s purchase of GBST
CMA provisionally clears merger of Virgin and O2
CMA intervention leads to further Facebook action on fake reviews
March 2021
CMA clears Uber and Autocab deal
CMA secures over £500k for Argos extended warranty customers
Crowdcube and Seedrs abandon merger during CMA investigation
Facebook’s purchase of Giphy raises competition concerns
CMA finds competition concerns in Crowdcube and Seedrs merger
CMA publishes Annual Plan 2021 to 2022
CMA takes Norton to court for withholding information
Rachel Merelie appointed to new Senior Director role
CMA requires Countryside and Taylor Wimpey to remove leasehold terms
Directors disqualified over illegal construction cartel
Updated CMA Merger Assessment Guidelines published
CMA issues final decision on water price controls
CMA joins global partners to consider approach on pharma mergers
COVID-19: Latest CMA update on its work
CMA launches study of children’s social care provision
3 company directors to be disqualified over construction cartel
A joined-up approach to digital regulation
Consultation launched on the future governance of open banking
CMA receives multiple appeals over Ofgem price control
CMA investigates Apple over suspected anti-competitive behaviour
February 2021
Tribunal upholds CMA decision on pharma collusion and £1.2m fine
Adevinta’s purchase of Gumtree raises competition concerns
Lastminute.com faces legal action unless it pays outstanding refunds
Andrea Coscelli: Ahead of the curve - Bannerman Competition Lecture
New CMA Senior Director of Cartels appointed
CMA stops Clydesdale ‘bundling’ business accounts with loans
CMA launches investigation into Teletext Holidays over refunds
CMA locks in a total of £975,000 for Lloyds’ PPI customers
CMA requires viagogo to sell StubHub’s international business
January 2021
CMA warns firms over price-fixing of supplies to disabled students
Global sweep finds 40% of firms’ green claims could be misleading
Sustainability agreements: CMA issues information for businesses