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Tuesday, 14 March 2023
CMA investigation finds Asda’s purchase of 132 petrol stations and attached grocery stores from the Co-op could mean higher prices or less choice for ...
Wednesday, 08 March 2023
The CMA has launched an investigation into suspected anti-competitive conduct in relation to the supply of fragrances and fragrance ingredients....
Monday, 06 March 2023
CMA’s investigation into Eville & Jones’ acquisition of Vorenta has raised competition concerns in the provision of various veterinary public health i...
Wednesday, 01 March 2023
The decision comes after a Phase 2 review revealed Viasat and Inmarsat will likely face significant competition from both emerging and established pla...
Tuesday, 28 February 2023
New draft guidance published by the CMA will help businesses work together with confidence towards achieving environmental goals....
Tuesday, 28 February 2023
A speech delivered by the Chair of the Competiton and Markets Authority, Marcus Bokkerink...
Tuesday, 28 February 2023
The CMA has launched a market study into housebuilding and a separate project considering consumer rights for those in rented homes....
Monday, 27 February 2023
A speech delivered by Sarah Cardell, Chief Executive of the CMA, to the UK Competition Law Conference 2023....
Thursday, 23 February 2023
Leaders from competition, academia and industry brought in to advise the CMA as it prepares for new powers to oversee digital markets...
Tuesday, 21 February 2023
The OIM has published its first report, which found that the UK Government’s proposal to ban the sale of horticultural peat in England from 2024 would...
Friday, 17 February 2023
CMA initial investigations into IVC’s purchase of eight independent vet businesses find competition concerns...
Thursday, 09 February 2023
New materials published by the CMA remind employers to brush up on competition law and avoid illegal collusion...
Wednesday, 08 February 2023
ForFarmers and 2Agriculture (a subsidiary company of Boparan) have abandoned their proposed joint venture....
Wednesday, 08 February 2023
A CMA investigation has provisionally concluded that Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision could result in higher prices, fewer choices, or l...
Friday, 03 February 2023
The CMA found that Portman Healthcare’s anticipated deal to buy Dentex Healthcare raised competition concerns which could harm treatment for patients ...
Thursday, 02 February 2023
All recommendations made by the CMA to tackle issues in the children’s social care market in England have been accepted by the Department for Educatio...
Wednesday, 01 February 2023
Marion King has been appointed as new Chair and Trustee of the Open Banking Implementation Entity (OBIE)....
Tuesday, 31 January 2023
The CMA is today starting a programme of work looking into unit pricing practices online and instore in the groceries sector. Unit pricing shows how ...
Friday, 27 January 2023
Transparency rules are having a positive impact on the price of funeral services – a CMA report has found....
Thursday, 26 January 2023
The CMA will examine the accuracy of ‘green’ claims made about household essentials – such as food, drink, and toiletries – to make sure shoppers are ...
Wednesday, 25 January 2023
A speech by Sarah Cardell, CEO of the CMA, to the Scottish Competition Forum...
Friday, 20 January 2023
Following an in-depth review, the CMA has found Cérélia’s purchase of Jus-Rol could leave UK retailers and shoppers facing higher prices and lower qua...
Thursday, 12 January 2023
The 6 largest banking providers in the UK have implemented fully the standards required by the CMA to deliver Open Banking, helping provide innovative...
Tuesday, 10 January 2023
Following CMA intervention, ESS has offered and signed binding commitments meaning eligible schools can now apply to exit longer-term software contrac...
Wednesday, 04 January 2023
The Subsidy Advice Unit is ready to give advice to public authorities wishing to use subsidies to deliver important public objectives....
Wednesday, 21 December 2022
The anticipated joint venture between ForFarmers and Boparan could lead to farmers paying higher prices to feed their poultry, the CMA has found....
Thursday, 15 December 2022
The UK’s competition and consumer authority consults on priorities for the next 3 years....
Thursday, 15 December 2022
The CMA has accepted a remedy from Sika and MBCC preventing their global merger from harming the UK construction industry....
Friday, 09 December 2022
Hitachi’s anticipated purchase of Thales’ rail infrastructure business could lead to higher fares in future, the CMA has found....
Thursday, 08 December 2022
BMW AG has been issued with a £30,000 fine, plus a daily penalty of £15,000, after it failed to provide information following a CMA information reques...
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Estonia: Jo Lomas
Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain Pushed past the limits
Home Office Immigration Enforcement raids reach highest level in history
Certification Officer Certification Officer: forthcoming hearings
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority NDA funding for North Wales regeneration projects
Rail Accident Investigation Branch Overspeeding at Cambridge Junction
PackUK PackUK advisory group members appointed and Chairs confirmed