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Reflections on the past; ambitions for the future

Reflections on the past; ambitions for the future

Thursday, 22 February 2018

Speech given by CMA General Counsel, Sarah Cardell, at the UK Competition Law 2018 conference....

Country stores merger could reduce competition

Country stores merger could reduce competition

Wednesday, 21 February 2018

The CMA has found that Mole Valley’s purchase of the retail arm of Countrywide Farmers could push up prices or lower quality in 45 local areas....

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New campaign targets cartels as tip offs rise by third

New campaign targets cartels as tip offs rise by third

Monday, 19 February 2018

A new crackdown is being launched by the UK’s competition authority amidst a 30% rise in the number of tip offs about cartels....

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Electro Rent / Microlease merger could reduce competition

Electro Rent / Microlease merger could reduce competition

Monday, 05 February 2018

The CMA has provisionally found Electro Rent’s purchase of Microlease is likely to lead to a worse deal for renters of testing and measurement equipme...

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New overdraft alerts as CMA banking rules come into force

New overdraft alerts as CMA banking rules come into force

Friday, 02 February 2018

Banks will be required to warn people before they slip into overdraft as a result of new rules coming into force today....

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Gambling sector told to raise its game after CMA action

Gambling sector told to raise its game after CMA action

Thursday, 01 February 2018

Following a CMA investigation, gambling firms must now stop unfair online promotions that trap players’ money. ...

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David Currie's speech to the CMA Board reception in Scotland

David Currie's speech to the CMA Board reception in Scotland

Wednesday, 31 January 2018

Speech given by CMA Chairman, David Currie, at the CMA's Scotland office in Edinburgh....

Scotland to benefit from CMA expansion

Scotland to benefit from CMA expansion

Wednesday, 31 January 2018

The CMA is set for a significant increase to its Scottish team, Chief Executive Andrea Coscelli will announce during a visit to Edinburgh....

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Fair rules change after CMA investigation

Fair rules change after CMA investigation

Friday, 26 January 2018

The CMA welcomes news the Showmen’s Guild members have voted in favour of rule changes proposed to address its competition concerns. ...

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Scrap metal merger could leave businesses worse off

Scrap metal merger could leave businesses worse off

Wednesday, 24 January 2018

The CMA has found some businesses could get a worse deal on their metal recycling services as a result of a recent merger. ...

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CMA provisionally finds Fox/Sky deal not in the public interest

CMA provisionally finds Fox/Sky deal not in the public interest

Tuesday, 23 January 2018

The CMA has today published the provisional findings from its in-depth examination of the proposed acquisition of Sky Plc by 21st Century Fox....

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Major care home group drops 'after death' fees following CMA action

Major care home group drops 'after death' fees following CMA action

Friday, 19 January 2018

A CMA investigation has resulted in one of the UK’s leading care home providers dropping its policy of charging fees after a resident has died....

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Refresco proposal to sell soft drink factory

Refresco proposal to sell soft drink factory

Wednesday, 17 January 2018

Refresco has offered to sell a specialist factory to address the CMA’s concerns about its merger with soft drink rival Cott....

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Shoppers could face higher prices due to soft drink merger

Shoppers could face higher prices due to soft drink merger

Wednesday, 03 January 2018

The CMA has found that the merger of soft drink manufacturers Refresco and Cott could lead to higher prices for some supermarkets and leading househol...

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Tesco/Booker merger cleared after in depth review

Tesco/Booker merger cleared after in depth review

Wednesday, 20 December 2017

The CMA has concluded that Tesco’s purchase of Booker does not raise competition concerns....

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CMA launches digital tool to fight bid rigging

CMA launches digital tool to fight bid rigging

Friday, 15 December 2017

The CMA’s Screening for Cartels tool will help public procurement professionals identify suspicious behaviour by suppliers when bidding for contracts....

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£1.71m fine for laundry companies found to be market sharing

£1.71m fine for laundry companies found to be market sharing

Thursday, 14 December 2017

The CMA has fined 2 suppliers of ‘cleanroom’ laundry services for breaking competition law by agreeing not to compete for each other’s customers. ...

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Rough gas storage facility undertakings to be removed

Rough gas storage facility undertakings to be removed

Wednesday, 13 December 2017

The CMA has confirmed its decision to remove undertakings from Rough gas storage....

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Public procurers learn how to spot bid rigging

Public procurers learn how to spot bid rigging

Tuesday, 12 December 2017

Public procurers will be more able to spot and prevent bid-rigging and save taxpayers’ money with the launch of a new e-learning package....

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David Currie on why competition matters to the whole of the UK

David Currie on why competition matters to the whole of the UK

Tuesday, 12 December 2017

Speech given by CMA Chairman, David Currie, at the Whitehall and Industry Group....

CMA examines heat networks

CMA examines heat networks

Thursday, 07 December 2017

The CMA is launching a comprehensive study into domestic heat networks to ensure households are getting a good deal....

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CMA accepts NHBC undertakings on structural warranties

CMA accepts NHBC undertakings on structural warranties

Tuesday, 05 December 2017

The CMA has accepted new undertakings from the NHBC on structural warranties, an insurance that protects against potential defects in new buildings....

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CMA launches consultation on 2018/19 annual plan

CMA launches consultation on 2018/19 annual plan

Monday, 04 December 2017

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

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Urgent action needed across the UK care home market

Urgent action needed across the UK care home market

Thursday, 30 November 2017

The CMA is calling for reform of the care home sector so people get the support they need in their old age, and taking action against some homes....

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UK competition enforcement – where next?

UK competition enforcement – where next?

Wednesday, 29 November 2017

Michael Grenfell, CMA Executive Director, speaks at the Thomson Reuters competition law conference about enforcement work and what lies ahead....

CMA to take enforcement action on secondary ticketing sites

CMA to take enforcement action on secondary ticketing sites

Tuesday, 28 November 2017

The CMA has today announced that it will take enforcement action against secondary ticketing websites suspected of breaking consumer protection law....

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Online gambling: the investigation so far and next steps

Online gambling: the investigation so far and next steps

Tuesday, 21 November 2017

Speech given by George Lusty, CMA Project Director, at the Gambling Commission’s Raising Standards Conference 2017....

Drug company accused of abusing its position to overcharge the NHS

Drug company accused of abusing its position to overcharge the NHS

Tuesday, 21 November 2017

The CMA has provisionally found that Concordia abused its dominant position to overcharge the NHS by millions for an essential thyroid drug....

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CMA clears Just Eat / Hungryhouse merger

CMA clears Just Eat / Hungryhouse merger

Thursday, 16 November 2017

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared Just Eat’s acquisition of Hungryhouse, following an in-depth phase 2 investigation. ...

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Provisional decision to remove Rough gas storage undertakings

Provisional decision to remove Rough gas storage undertakings

Wednesday, 15 November 2017

The provisional decision to remove these undertakings follows a request from its owners, who deem the North Sea gas storage facility unsafe....

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