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CMA welcomes Furman Review recommendations

CMA welcomes Furman Review recommendations

Wednesday, 13 March 2019

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has welcomed the report submitted today by the Digital Competition Expert Panel to the government. ...

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5 office fit out firms to pay £7 million fine for breaking competition law

5 office fit out firms to pay £7 million fine for breaking competition law

Friday, 01 March 2019

Five companies - Fourfront, Loop, Coriolis, ThirdWay and Oakley - have agreed to pay fines totalling over £7 million after admitting being involved in...

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Pharma firms accused of illegal agreements over life saving drug

Pharma firms accused of illegal agreements over life saving drug

Thursday, 28 February 2019

The CMA provisionally finds Auden Mckenzie and Waymade broke the law by agreeing not to compete for the supply of hydrocortisone tablets to the NHS....

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Abandonment of credit score checking merger

Abandonment of credit score checking merger

Wednesday, 27 February 2019

The CMA has cancelled its merger investigation into Experian’s anticipated purchase of Clearscore. ...

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Reforms proposed to put consumers at the heart of UK competition regime

Reforms proposed to put consumers at the heart of UK competition regime

Monday, 25 February 2019

A major package of proposals to bolster competition and put consumers even more directly at the heart of the CMA’s work has today been published....

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Sainsbury’s / Asda merger could push up prices and reduce quality

Sainsbury’s / Asda merger could push up prices and reduce quality

Wednesday, 20 February 2019

The CMA has provisionally found extensive competition concerns as part of its in-depth investigation of the proposed merger between Sainsbury’s and As...

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CMA welcomes court ruling to uphold fine in steel tanks case

CMA welcomes court ruling to uphold fine in steel tanks case

Friday, 15 February 2019

The CMA has welcomed a judgment from the Court of Appeal today upholding its fine on Balmoral Tanks for illegally exchanging price information....

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Banks scored on quality of service: latest results published

Banks scored on quality of service: latest results published

Friday, 15 February 2019

The second set of banking customer satisfaction results have been published today, following an independent survey of thousands of personal and small ...

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Trust and Brexit amongst priorities for CMA in annual plan

Trust and Brexit amongst priorities for CMA in annual plan

Thursday, 14 February 2019

Ensuring markets work in people’s favour is a priority for the CMA, which today publishes its annual plan. ...

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CMA to launch in depth investigation of Tobii / Smartbox merger

CMA to launch in depth investigation of Tobii / Smartbox merger

Friday, 08 February 2019

The CMA has today referred Tobii’s purchase of Smartbox for an in-depth investigation, after finding competition concerns....

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CMA launches court action against Care UK

CMA launches court action against Care UK

Thursday, 07 February 2019

The CMA has issued court proceedings against Care UK after it refused to refund residents who had to pay a compulsory upfront fee....

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Hotel booking sites to make major changes after CMA probe

Hotel booking sites to make major changes after CMA probe

Wednesday, 06 February 2019

The CMA has secured a victory for UK holidaymakers as some of the biggest online hotel booking sites make formal commitments to change their ways....

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Martin Coleman GCR Live speech

Martin Coleman GCR Live speech

Monday, 04 February 2019

Speech given by Martin Coleman, CMA Non-Executive Director and Panel Chair, at the GCR Live 8th Annual Antitrust Law Leaders Forum in Miami....

CMA orders sale of customer contracts in washroom suppliers’ merger

CMA orders sale of customer contracts in washroom suppliers’ merger

Friday, 25 January 2019

Rentokil Initial must sell several large supply contracts to satisfy CMA concerns over its merger with Cannon Hygiene. ...

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Tech merger may reduce options for people with communication needs

Tech merger may reduce options for people with communication needs

Friday, 25 January 2019

The CMA has found that Tobii’s acquisition of Smartbox may lead to less choice, higher prices and reduced innovation....

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Celebrities pledge to clean up their act on social media

Celebrities pledge to clean up their act on social media

Wednesday, 23 January 2019

Social media stars with millions of followers have agreed to change the way they label their posts, as a result of CMA action. ...

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CMA clears airport services merger

CMA clears airport services merger

Thursday, 17 January 2019

Menzies’ purchase of Airline Services cleared by CMA after in-depth CMA investigation....

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Merger of cashback websites raises competition concerns

Merger of cashback websites raises competition concerns

Monday, 07 January 2019

The CMA has found that TopCashback’s purchase of Quidco may lead to lower cashback rates for shoppers and higher prices for businesses using these sit...

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Aer Lingus / CityJet deal cleared for take off

Aer Lingus / CityJet deal cleared for take off

Friday, 21 December 2018

Aer Lingus’ deal with CityJet for the London City airport to Dublin route has been cleared after a CMA probe....

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Thermo Fisher’s takeover of Gatan comes under CMA microscope

Thermo Fisher’s takeover of Gatan comes under CMA microscope

Wednesday, 19 December 2018

Thermo Fisher’s acquisition of Gatan from Roper Technology raises concerns that customers using specialist microscopes could face higher prices or low...

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CMA tackles loyalty penalty charges

CMA tackles loyalty penalty charges

Wednesday, 19 December 2018

The CMA has today announced a package of reforms to tackle the substantial loyalty penalty impacting millions of people....

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CMA proposes reforms to improve competition in audit sector

CMA proposes reforms to improve competition in audit sector

Tuesday, 18 December 2018

Improvements to the independence and the quality of audits are the focus of the CMA’s market study update....

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Airport services merger receives provisional clearance

Airport services merger receives provisional clearance

Friday, 14 December 2018

Menzies’ purchase of Airline Services given provisional green light following in-depth CMA investigation....

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Two construction firms admit to illegal cartel

Two construction firms admit to illegal cartel

Thursday, 13 December 2018

The CMA has provisionally found that 3 drainage product manufacturers broke competition law by co-ordinating prices for customers and sharing the mark...

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Statement on Sainsbury’s/Asda Judicial Review application

Statement on Sainsbury’s/Asda Judicial Review application

Wednesday, 12 December 2018

Response to J Sainsbury plc and Asda Group Ltd’s application for a Judicial Review of the CMA investigation’s timetable and process....

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CMA sets out investment consultants reforms

CMA sets out investment consultants reforms

Wednesday, 12 December 2018

The CMA has today announced a range of reforms to the investment consultancy and fiduciary management sector after finding competition problems....

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Care UK faces legal action unless it pays more than £3m in compensation

Care UK faces legal action unless it pays more than £3m in compensation

Thursday, 06 December 2018

Care UK will face legal action unless it refunds residents who paid a compulsory upfront fee....

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CMA to launch in depth PayPal / iZettle merger investigation

CMA to launch in depth PayPal / iZettle merger investigation

Wednesday, 05 December 2018

PayPal’s takeover of iZettle has been referred for a Phase 2 investigation....

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Vulnerability and digital economy feature in CMA's draft plan

Vulnerability and digital economy feature in CMA's draft plan

Monday, 03 December 2018

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking views on its priorities for the next financial year....

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CMA proposes major funerals probe after identifying serious concerns

CMA proposes major funerals probe after identifying serious concerns

Thursday, 29 November 2018

The CMA is consulting on a major funerals probe because of concerns over large price hikes, hitting people at their most vulnerable....

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