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CMA to scrutinise ‘green’ claims in sales of household essentials

CMA to scrutinise ‘green’ claims in sales of household essentials

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 ...

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Sustainability   Exploring the possible

Sustainability Exploring the possible

Wednesday, 25 January 2023

A speech by Sarah Cardell, CEO of the CMA, to the Scottish Competition Forum...

CMA unwinds dough deal to protect UK grocers and shoppers

CMA unwinds dough deal to protect UK grocers and shoppers

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...

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Millions of customers benefit as Open Banking reaches milestone

Millions of customers benefit as Open Banking reaches milestone

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...

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CMA secures ESS’s offer for eligible schools to switch contracts

CMA secures ESS’s offer for eligible schools to switch contracts

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...

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CMA: Subsidy Advice Unit opens for business

CMA: Subsidy Advice Unit opens for business

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....

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Poultry feed deal could lead to higher costs for farmers

Poultry feed deal could lead to higher costs for farmers

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....

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Outcomes for people, businesses and UK economy at heart of new CMA strategy

Outcomes for people, businesses and UK economy at heart of new CMA strategy

Thursday, 15 December 2022

The UK’s competition and consumer authority consults on priorities for the next 3 years....

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CMA accepts fast track remedy in chemicals deal

CMA accepts fast track remedy in chemicals deal

Thursday, 15 December 2022

The CMA has accepted a remedy from Sika and MBCC preventing their global merger from harming the UK construction industry....

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Rail signalling deal could push up fares for passengers

Rail signalling deal could push up fares for passengers

Friday, 09 December 2022

Hitachi’s anticipated purchase of Thales’ rail infrastructure business could lead to higher fares in future, the CMA has found....

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BMW fined for failing to comply with CMA information request

BMW fined for failing to comply with CMA information request

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...

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CMA publishes emerging analysis from Road Fuel Market Study

CMA publishes emerging analysis from Road Fuel Market Study

Tuesday, 06 December 2022

Emerging analysis of the scale of rising fuel prices and the underlying causes has today been published by the CMA....

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Hearing implants merger could mean worse deal for NHS and patients

Hearing implants merger could mean worse deal for NHS and patients

Tuesday, 06 December 2022

The merger of 2 leading providers of hearing implants could lead to higher prices for the NHS, and reduced quality and slower innovation for UK patien...

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Sale of emergency service software businesses required to protect UK taxpayers

Sale of emergency service software businesses required to protect UK taxpayers

Thursday, 01 December 2022

NEC must sell some parts of its business after an in-depth merger investigation found that publicly-funded emergency services could end up paying more...

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CMA investigates online selling practices based on ‘urgency’ claims

CMA investigates online selling practices based on ‘urgency’ claims

Wednesday, 30 November 2022

The CMA is investigating Emma Sleep over concerns that some of its online sales practices may breach consumer law....

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Music streaming report published

Music streaming report published

Tuesday, 29 November 2022

The CMA has concluded its independent study into the music streaming market....

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Sarah Cardell: Ensuring digital market outcomes that benefit people, businesses and the wider UK economy

Sarah Cardell: Ensuring digital market outcomes that benefit people, businesses and the wider UK economy

Monday, 28 November 2022

Sarah Cardell, Interim Chief Executive of the CMA, delivered her keynote speech at the British Institute Of International & Comparative Law (BIICL) an...

Vehicle salvage merger reduces choice and may limit access to salvage vehicles for green parts

Vehicle salvage merger reduces choice and may limit access to salvage vehicles for green parts

Monday, 28 November 2022

Copart’s completed purchase of Hills Motors will reduce the number of salvage services providers available to customers and could limit the vehicles a...

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Well intervention services deal could result in increased costs for UK oil and gas production

Well intervention services deal could result in increased costs for UK oil and gas production

Tuesday, 22 November 2022

Baker Hughes’ acquisition of Altus could result in oil and gas operators in the UK facing a worse deal for certain well intervention services....

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Investigation into cloud gaming and browsers to support UK tech and consumers

Investigation into cloud gaming and browsers to support UK tech and consumers

Tuesday, 22 November 2022

The CMA has launched a market investigation into cloud gaming and mobile browsers after receiving widespread support for its proposals first published...

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Consultation on allowing schools early exit from software contracts

Consultation on allowing schools early exit from software contracts

Thursday, 17 November 2022

The CMA is consulting on proposals from ESS to allow certain schools to exit longer-term software contracts where the CMA has concerns that the lack o...

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CMA accepts remedy to address concerns in foam merger

CMA accepts remedy to address concerns in foam merger

Wednesday, 16 November 2022

The CMA has accepted a remedy from Carpenter and Recticel following concerns that Carpenter’s merger with Recticel could harm manufacturers and lead t...

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Airline merger could see passengers pay more to fly from London to South Korea

Airline merger could see passengers pay more to fly from London to South Korea

Monday, 14 November 2022

The buyout of Asiana Airlines by Korean Air could lead to higher prices for passengers flying between London and Seoul, as well as impacting air cargo...

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Barclays customers to receive up to £1m for PPI breaches

Barclays customers to receive up to £1m for PPI breaches

Wednesday, 09 November 2022

More than 1,000 customers will receive payments after the CMA found Barclays failed to send PPI information...

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Accommodation merger could mean worse deal for students in Birmingham

Accommodation merger could mean worse deal for students in Birmingham

Tuesday, 08 November 2022

The purchase of student accommodation provider Student Roost by GIC and Greystar could lead to higher rent and lower quality housing for students in B...

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UK grocers and shoppers could face higher prices due to dough merger

UK grocers and shoppers could face higher prices due to dough merger

Friday, 04 November 2022

An in-depth CMA investigation has provisionally found that Cérélia’s purchase of Jus-Rol could leave UK retailers and shoppers facing higher prices an...

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Social media users set to benefit from new hidden advertising protections

Social media users set to benefit from new hidden advertising protections

Thursday, 03 November 2022

The CMA has published guidance for social media companies, brands, and influencers to follow so that people can easily spot a paid-for online endorsem...

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CMA clears LSEG / Quantile merger

CMA clears LSEG / Quantile merger

Wednesday, 26 October 2022

The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition of Quantile by LSEG following an in-depth merger investigation....

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CMA considers remedy to address concerns in chemical admixtures merger

CMA considers remedy to address concerns in chemical admixtures merger

Tuesday, 25 October 2022

Sika AG and MBCC Group have asked the CMA to consider a “fast-track” remedy to address concerns that their merger could harm the construction industry...

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Leading the charge towards a competitive EV infrastructure market

Leading the charge towards a competitive EV infrastructure market

Thursday, 20 October 2022

A Beesley Lecture delivered by David Stewart, Executive Director, Markets & Mergers, CMA...

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