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Tesco/Booker merger provisionally cleared after in depth review

Tesco/Booker merger provisionally cleared after in depth review

Tuesday, 14 November 2017

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

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CMA publishes NI electricity transmission decision

CMA publishes NI electricity transmission decision

Friday, 10 November 2017

The CMA has issued its decision in an appeal against a price control decision by the Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation (UR)....

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New information note issued on cartel leniency applications

New information note issued on cartel leniency applications

Friday, 03 November 2017

The CMA has published an information note on arrangements regarding leniency applications from cartel informants in the regulated sectors....

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Car parts supplier must sell local depots to maintain competition

Car parts supplier must sell local depots to maintain competition

Tuesday, 31 October 2017

The CMA has found that the purchase of Andrew Page by Euro Car Parts could lead to higher prices or a lower quality of service in 9 areas....

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CMA launches consumer law investigation into hotel booking sites

CMA launches consumer law investigation into hotel booking sites

Friday, 27 October 2017

The CMA is investigating booking sites to find out whether their customers really are able to choose the best hotel deal for them....

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Rule change proposal heralds more choice for fairgoers

Rule change proposal heralds more choice for fairgoers

Thursday, 26 October 2017

Rule changes offered by the UK’s largest funfair trade body to address competition concerns have been accepted by the CMA....

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In depth investigation into Electro Rent / Microlease merger

In depth investigation into Electro Rent / Microlease merger

Thursday, 19 October 2017

The CMA has today begun an in-depth, phase 2, investigation into Electro Rent’s acquisition of Microlease....

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Car hire sites investigated over hidden charges

Car hire sites investigated over hidden charges

Wednesday, 18 October 2017

The CMA has today launched enforcement cases against 2 car hire price comparison sites....

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Rule changes to promote competition in structural warranties market

Rule changes to promote competition in structural warranties market

Wednesday, 18 October 2017

The CMA plans to change rules relating to structural warranties, a type of insurance that protects against potential defects in new buildings....

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CMA reviews Rough gas storage facility undertakings

CMA reviews Rough gas storage facility undertakings

Tuesday, 17 October 2017

The CMA will review the requirements placed on the North Sea gas storage facility, following a request by the operators....

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CMA requires sale of East Midlands adult mental health hospital

CMA requires sale of East Midlands adult mental health hospital

Monday, 16 October 2017

The merger of Cygnet Health Care Ltd and Cambian Adult Services will mean less choice in some East Midlands male mental health services....

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CMA accepts Origin’s remedy proposal

CMA accepts Origin’s remedy proposal

Monday, 16 October 2017

The CMA has accepted Origin’s proposal to maintain competition in fertiliser supply in Scotland, following its merger with Bunn....

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CMA provisionally clears Just Eat / Hungryhouse merger

CMA provisionally clears Just Eat / Hungryhouse merger

Thursday, 12 October 2017

The CMA has reached a provisional conclusion that Just Eat’s acquisition of Hungryhouse does not raise competition concerns....

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Fox/Sky: CMA publishes statement of issues for investigation

Fox/Sky: CMA publishes statement of issues for investigation

Tuesday, 10 October 2017

The CMA has set out more detail about what it intends to examine in its investigation into the proposed takeover of Sky Plc by 21st Century Fox. ...

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CMA issues strong warning as information sharing fine is upheld

CMA issues strong warning as information sharing fine is upheld

Friday, 06 October 2017

The Competition Appeal Tribunal has ruled in favour of the CMA, upholding its fine on Balmoral Tanks Ltd for illegally exchanging price information....

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CMA clears UK meat processing merger

CMA clears UK meat processing merger

Friday, 29 September 2017

The CMA has cleared the merger of Dawn Meats’ and Dunbia’s UK businesses, following an investigation. ...

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Opticians merger could lead to worse deal for some customers

Opticians merger could lead to worse deal for some customers

Thursday, 28 September 2017

The CMA has found that the planned purchase of Tesco Opticians by Vision Express could lead to a worse deal for customers in 3 local areas....

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CMA steps in to give people a better deal on comparison sites

CMA steps in to give people a better deal on comparison sites

Tuesday, 26 September 2017

Following an in-depth study, the CMA is setting clear ground rules for all online comparison tools and opening an investigation into one site....

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CMA clears Cardtronics and DirectCash Payments merger

CMA clears Cardtronics and DirectCash Payments merger

Friday, 22 September 2017

The CMA has cleared the acquisition by Cardtronics of rival ATM provider DirectCash Payments, following an in-depth investigation. ...

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CMA sets out scope of investment consultancy market investigation

CMA sets out scope of investment consultancy market investigation

Thursday, 21 September 2017

The CMA has published details today on the areas that it proposes to examine as part of its investigation into investment consultancy....

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Vehicle data merger to go ahead after firms address competition concerns

Vehicle data merger to go ahead after firms address competition concerns

Thursday, 21 September 2017

The CMA has accepted proposals to resolve competition concerns in the merger of Solera Holdings, Inc. and Autodata Publishing Group Limited....

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Fox/Sky deal referred to CMA for in depth investigation

Fox/Sky deal referred to CMA for in depth investigation

Wednesday, 20 September 2017

The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has referred Fox’s proposed takeover of Sky to CMA on public interest grounds. ...

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CMA lifts the lid on estate agents’ cartel

CMA lifts the lid on estate agents’ cartel

Monday, 18 September 2017

The CMA is lifting the lid on the case after fining 5 estate agents for secretly agreeing to set minimum commission rates....

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CMA finds customers could lose out due to car parts merger

CMA finds customers could lose out due to car parts merger

Thursday, 14 September 2017

The CMA has provisionally found that the purchase by Euro Car Parts of much of the Andrew Page business could damage competition in 10 local areas....

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CMA clears festivals merger

CMA clears festivals merger

Thursday, 14 September 2017

The CMA has found that Live Nation’s acquisition of the Isle of Wight festival will not raise competition concerns....

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CMA launches market investigation into investment consultants

CMA launches market investigation into investment consultants

Thursday, 14 September 2017

Following a reference from the FCA, the CMA is today launching a market investigation into investment consultancy and fiduciary management services....

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CMA Chairman to step down once successor in place

CMA Chairman to step down once successor in place

Wednesday, 13 September 2017

David Currie, Chair of the CMA, is to step down in the coming months, once a successor is identified and in place....

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CMA warns creative sector about illegal price collusion

CMA warns creative sector about illegal price collusion

Tuesday, 12 September 2017

The CMA has written an open letter to businesses in the creative industries, warning them about breaking competition law....

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CMA accepts Wood Amec remedy proposals

CMA accepts Wood Amec remedy proposals

Tuesday, 12 September 2017

The CMA has accepted proposals to resolve competition concerns regarding Wood Group’s purchase of Amec Foster Wheeler....

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Consultation on proposal to resolve fertiliser merger concerns

Consultation on proposal to resolve fertiliser merger concerns

Thursday, 07 September 2017

The CMA is consulting on Origin’s proposal to maintain competition in fertiliser supply in Scotland, following its merger with Bunn....

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