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Merger of credit score firms could reduce competition in sector

Merger of credit score firms could reduce competition in sector

Wednesday, 28 November 2018

The CMA is concerned that Experian’s takeover of start-up rival ClearScore could stifle product development and impact customers. ...

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CMA secures court order against viagogo

CMA secures court order against viagogo

Tuesday, 27 November 2018

Ticket resale site viagogo must overhaul the way it does business to comply with a court order, secured after CMA enforcement action....

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PayPal / iZettle merger raises competition concerns

PayPal / iZettle merger raises competition concerns

Monday, 26 November 2018

The CMA has found that PayPal’s takeover of Swedish start-up iZettle could lead to higher prices or reduce the range of services for customers....

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CMA clears media intelligence merger

CMA clears media intelligence merger

Thursday, 22 November 2018

The CMA investigated the proposed merger of data company Nielsen and the advertising intelligence division of Ebiquity. ...

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Consumer law advice sets out obligations for care homes

Consumer law advice sets out obligations for care homes

Friday, 16 November 2018

The CMA is providing advice so care homes understand their responsibilities under consumer law....

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The future of competition enforcement in the UK

The future of competition enforcement in the UK

Tuesday, 13 November 2018

Opening address by Ann Pope at the Thomson Reuters Conference....

ComparetheMarket home insurance deals could deny people better prices

ComparetheMarket home insurance deals could deny people better prices

Friday, 02 November 2018

The CMA has provisionally found that clauses in many of ComparetheMarket’s contracts with home insurers break competition law and could lead to higher...

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Ocado and B&M now bound by rules on treating suppliers fairly

Ocado and B&M now bound by rules on treating suppliers fairly

Thursday, 01 November 2018

The CMA has announced that industry rules setting out how retailers should treat their suppliers will now apply to Ocado and B&M Homestores....

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Post Brexit state aid in the UK

Post Brexit state aid in the UK

Tuesday, 30 October 2018

Juliette Enser outlines the preparations the CMA are making for its new role as the post-Brexit state aid authority for the UK....

CMA sends tough message to business cheats with cartel campaign

CMA sends tough message to business cheats with cartel campaign

Sunday, 21 October 2018

The CMA is calling for more whistle-blowers to expose business cartels with the launch of a national awareness campaign....

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Competition concerns over washroom suppliers’ merger

Competition concerns over washroom suppliers’ merger

Thursday, 18 October 2018

The CMA has provisionally found that Rentokil Initial’s purchase of Cannon Hygiene could lead to higher prices or lower quality for some customers. ...

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CMA sets out scope of Sainsbury’s / Asda merger investigation

CMA sets out scope of Sainsbury’s / Asda merger investigation

Tuesday, 16 October 2018

The CMA has today set out the issues it expects to examine in its investigation of the Sainsbury’s / Asda merger....

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University laundry merger broken up by CMA

University laundry merger broken up by CMA

Thursday, 11 October 2018

The CMA has decided that JLA must sell Washstation to preserve competition in the supply of managed laundry services to higher education providers. ...

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CMA provisionally clears media intelligence merger

CMA provisionally clears media intelligence merger

Thursday, 11 October 2018

The CMA has provisionally found that the proposed merger between Nielsen and Ebiquity does not raise competition concerns....

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SSE/Npower merger receives final clearance after consultation

SSE/Npower merger receives final clearance after consultation

Wednesday, 10 October 2018

The CMA has decided that the proposed merger between SSE Retail (SSE) and Npower can proceed, following a thorough review....

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CMA launches immediate review of audit sector

CMA launches immediate review of audit sector

Tuesday, 09 October 2018

The CMA has launched a detailed study of the audit sector to examine concerns that it is not working well for the economy or investors....

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Algorithm research builds on work in digital markets

Algorithm research builds on work in digital markets

Monday, 08 October 2018

The CMA has published a study into pricing algorithms and whether they could be used to support illegal practices. ...

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Lloyds issued with legal directions for PPI breaches

Lloyds issued with legal directions for PPI breaches

Thursday, 04 October 2018

The CMA has taken action against Lloyds Banking Group (Lloyds) for serious breaches affecting thousands of PPI customers....

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CMA to investigate ‘loyalty penalty’ super complaint

CMA to investigate ‘loyalty penalty’ super complaint

Thursday, 27 September 2018

The CMA has today received a super-complaint from Citizens Advice about long term customers overpaying for key services. ...

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Addressing the challenges that vulnerable consumers face

Addressing the challenges that vulnerable consumers face

Wednesday, 26 September 2018

Andrea Coscelli explores the different dimensions of vulnerability and what businesses and regulators can do to help vulnerable consumers....

Sainsbury’s / Asda merger referred for in depth investigation

Sainsbury’s / Asda merger referred for in depth investigation

Wednesday, 19 September 2018

The proposed merger between J Sainsbury PLC and Asda Group Ltd is being referred for an in-depth Phase 2 investigation....

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Heathrow and Arora admit to anti competitive car park agreement

Heathrow and Arora admit to anti competitive car park agreement

Tuesday, 18 September 2018

Heathrow airport will pay a £1.6m fine for restricting competition on parking prices in a lease with the operator of a Terminal 5 hotel....

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Win in Ping golf clubs case sends clear online retail signal

Win in Ping golf clubs case sends clear online retail signal

Friday, 07 September 2018

The Competition Appeal Tribunal has upheld the CMA’s decision that Ping Europe Ltd broke the law by banning the online sale of its golf clubs....

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Regulation and competition enforcement – a combined approach

Regulation and competition enforcement – a combined approach

Friday, 07 September 2018

Andrea Coscelli, Chief Executive of the CMA delivers the keynote speech to the annual Fordham Competition Law Institute conference in the USA....

Petrol station merger raises competition concerns in local areas

Petrol station merger raises competition concerns in local areas

Friday, 31 August 2018

Motor Fuel Group must address CMA concerns over its takeover of rival MRH to avoid an in-depth investigation....

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CMA launches court action against viagogo

CMA launches court action against viagogo

Friday, 31 August 2018

The CMA has issued court proceedings against viagogo over concerns it is breaking consumer protection law....

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SSE/Npower merger provisionally cleared after in depth review

SSE/Npower merger provisionally cleared after in depth review

Thursday, 30 August 2018

The CMA has provisionally found that the proposed merger between SSE Retail (SSE) and Npower does not raise competition concerns....

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Online gambling firms remove restrictions on cash withdrawals

Online gambling firms remove restrictions on cash withdrawals

Wednesday, 29 August 2018

Two online gambling firms must now make it easier and fairer for players to withdraw their cash following CMA action. ...

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CMA launches Sainsbury’s / Asda merger investigation

CMA launches Sainsbury’s / Asda merger investigation

Wednesday, 22 August 2018

The CMA has today launched its formal investigation into the proposed merger between J Sainsbury PLC and Asda Group Ltd....

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CMA confirms move to East London

CMA confirms move to East London

Monday, 20 August 2018

The CMA has taken an important step forward in its plans to relocate and so save money for UK taxpayers....

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