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CMA appoints new Non Executive Directors

CMA appoints new Non Executive Directors

Friday, 17 April 2026

CMA welcomes newly appointed non-executive directors to the board....

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CMA orders the AA and BSM driving schools to refund learner drivers over drip pricing

CMA orders the AA and BSM driving schools to refund learner drivers over drip pricing

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

The AA Driving School and BSM Driving School – both of which are owned by the AA – must refund more than 80,000 customers and pay a fine of £4.2 milli...

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CMA announces package of actions on business software and cloud services

CMA announces package of actions on business software and cloud services

Tuesday, 31 March 2026

CMA aims to create greater choice for UK businesses and public sector at pivotal time of advances in AI....

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Fake and misleading reviews: 5 businesses under CMA investigation

Fake and misleading reviews: 5 businesses under CMA investigation

Friday, 27 March 2026

Five companies now under investigation as the CMA steps up its work to tackle fake reviews and misleading star ratings – and protect people online....

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CMA concludes market investigation with major reforms to veterinary sector

CMA concludes market investigation with major reforms to veterinary sector

Tuesday, 24 March 2026

The CMA has set out its final reforms – which will start coming into force later this year – to help pet owners better navigate the vet services marke...

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CMA investigates Adobe over concerns about cancellation fees

CMA investigates Adobe over concerns about cancellation fees

Thursday, 19 March 2026

Investigation examines whether Adobe’s early cancellation fees are unfair and misleading....

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CMA steps up monitoring of petrol and diesel prices

CMA steps up monitoring of petrol and diesel prices

Thursday, 12 March 2026

Greater scrutiny of prices paid at the pump in light of the conflict in the Middle East....

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CMA examines concerns about heating oil

CMA examines concerns about heating oil

Wednesday, 11 March 2026

The CMA is examining heating oil amid concerns about rising prices due to conflict in the Middle East. ...

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Final decision on disputed price controls for 5 water companies

Final decision on disputed price controls for 5 water companies

Tuesday, 10 March 2026

An independent group of experts appointed by the CMA has decided how much revenue 5 water companies are allowed following their rejection of Ofwat’s d...

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B2B used car auction merger cleared by CMA

B2B used car auction merger cleared by CMA

Thursday, 05 March 2026

The final decision follows a consultation on the CMA’s phase 2 interim report....

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CMA launches review of private dentistry

CMA launches review of private dentistry

Thursday, 05 March 2026

The CMA has launched a market study into the £8 billion private dentistry sector to make sure it is working well for UK consumers....

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CMA launches investigation into hotel chains

CMA launches investigation into hotel chains

Monday, 02 March 2026

Probe will examine whether hotel chains used a data services provider to share sensitive information...

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Reimagining competition: the role of modern competition policy in an uncertain world

Reimagining competition: the role of modern competition policy in an uncertain world

Thursday, 26 February 2026

A speech by Sarah Cardell, the CMA’s Chief Executive, delivered at The Economist’s Antitrust Summit 2026....

TV presenter Alexander Armstrong teams up with the CMA to champion clear pricing

TV presenter Alexander Armstrong teams up with the CMA to champion clear pricing

Thursday, 26 February 2026

A new online campaign is helping businesses in the UK make their pricing clearer – and avoid legal pitfalls....

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Consumer protection under the DMCCA: progress and priorities

Consumer protection under the DMCCA: progress and priorities

Friday, 13 February 2026

Speech delivered by Emma Cochrane, Acting Executive Director, Consumer Protection at the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)....

CMA fines Euro Car Parks £473k for failure to comply with legal information notice

CMA fines Euro Car Parks £473k for failure to comply with legal information notice

Friday, 13 February 2026

The CMA has imposed a £473,000 penalty on Euro Car Parks for failing to respond to a notice that legally required the company to provide information....

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CMA secures commitments from Apple and Google to improve fairness in app store processes and enhance iOS interoperability

CMA secures commitments from Apple and Google to improve fairness in app store processes and enhance iOS interoperability

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Commitments would deliver immediate improvements to the way UK developers publish apps and how they access Apple’s tools....

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CMA proposes package of measures to improve Google search services in UK

CMA proposes package of measures to improve Google search services in UK

Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Measures are first to be consulted on under the digital markets competition regime....

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CMA draft Annual Plan launches the first phase of its new Strategy for 2026 to 2029

CMA draft Annual Plan launches the first phase of its new Strategy for 2026 to 2029

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

The CMA has today launched a consultation on its priorities for 2026 to 2027 in the first detailed implementation plan under its new 2026 to 2029 Stra...

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CMA regulatory review aims to ease the burden on businesses

CMA regulatory review aims to ease the burden on businesses

Monday, 19 January 2026

Consultation launched on whether to remove market remedies, which could benefit more than 10,000 businesses....

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CMA requires Aramark to sell Entier after finding competition concerns

CMA requires Aramark to sell Entier after finding competition concerns

Thursday, 15 January 2026

Aramark’s purchase of Entier found to harm competition in the UK for offshore catering services....

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CMA launches review of its approach to merger efficiencies

CMA launches review of its approach to merger efficiencies

Thursday, 15 January 2026

Call for evidence launched as CMA merger efficiencies review gets underway....

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CMA proposes to accept remedies in pastry deal

CMA proposes to accept remedies in pastry deal

Monday, 22 December 2025

Remedies proposed to resolve concerns that Vandemoortele’s deal to buy Délifrance could have led to higher costs for supermarkets and commercial foods...

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Fuel margins remain “persistently high” and this is not explained by operating costs, CMA finds

Fuel margins remain “persistently high” and this is not explained by operating costs, CMA finds

Monday, 22 December 2025

CMA publishes latest report analysing competition in the road fuel market and the factors influencing prices paid by drivers....

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Civil engineering: CMA sets out concerns and options for better outcomes

Civil engineering: CMA sets out concerns and options for better outcomes

Wednesday, 17 December 2025

CMA interim report highlights persistent issues in the civil engineering market for roads and railways – which appear to hinder UK growth and producti...

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Promoting competition and protecting consumers to drive growth and improve household prosperity

Promoting competition and protecting consumers to drive growth and improve household prosperity

Thursday, 20 November 2025

A speech by Sarah Cardell, the CMA’s Chief Executive, delivered at the Chatham House Competition Policy Conference 2025 to launch the CMA’s 2026 to 20...

CMA launches major consumer protection drive focused on online pricing practices

CMA launches major consumer protection drive focused on online pricing practices

Tuesday, 18 November 2025

CMA opens investigations into 8 businesses, issues advisory letters to 100 firms and publishes finalised guidance for businesses....

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CMA proposes to accept remedies in supermarket supplier deal

CMA proposes to accept remedies in supermarket supplier deal

Friday, 07 November 2025

Greencore’s proposed purchase of rival Bakkavor will create one of the UK’s largest convenience food businesses....

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Image deal to move to in depth investigation

Image deal to move to in depth investigation

Monday, 03 November 2025

Getty’s proposed purchase of Shutterstock will move to an in-depth Phase 2 investigation after the CMA identified potential concerns....

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Competition for growth: a perspective from the Chair of the CMA

Competition for growth: a perspective from the Chair of the CMA

Thursday, 23 October 2025

A speech by Doug Gurr, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Interim Chair, delivered at the International Chambers of Commerce conference 2025....

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