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New CMA guidance to improve merger process

New CMA guidance to improve merger process

Tuesday, 05 September 2017

The CMA has published updated guidance designed to further improve the merger process for businesses....

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CMA makes switching easier for 700,000 UK energy customers

CMA makes switching easier for 700,000 UK energy customers

Friday, 01 September 2017

New CMA measures will help 700,000 restricted meter customers, including around 400,000 in Scotland, to switch without changing their meter....

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CMA demands action from hospitals on private healthcare information

CMA demands action from hospitals on private healthcare information

Thursday, 31 August 2017

Seven hospitals have been directed to publish information on the quality of their private healthcare services after failing to meet the deadline....

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Birmingham hospitals merger cleared by CMA

Birmingham hospitals merger cleared by CMA

Wednesday, 30 August 2017

The CMA has cleared the merger between 2 Birmingham hospital trusts, after finding that it is likely to benefit patients in the local area....

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CMA provisionally clears Cardtronics and DirectCash Payments merger

CMA provisionally clears Cardtronics and DirectCash Payments merger

Friday, 25 August 2017

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

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CMA fines Ping £1.45m for online sales ban on golf clubs

CMA fines Ping £1.45m for online sales ban on golf clubs

Thursday, 24 August 2017

Golf club manufacturer Ping Europe Limited (Ping) has been fined £1.45 million for banning UK retailers from selling its golf clubs online....

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CMA removes immunity from fines for mobility scooter supplier

CMA removes immunity from fines for mobility scooter supplier

Wednesday, 23 August 2017

Suppliers of mobility scooters must allow retailers to freely advertise their prices online, the CMA warned today....

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Competition concerns found in adult mental health care merger

Competition concerns found in adult mental health care merger

Wednesday, 23 August 2017

The CMA has provisionally found competition concerns in the merger between Cygnet and the Cambian Adult Services division of the Cambian Group....

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Funfair rule changes will enable more competition

Funfair rule changes will enable more competition

Tuesday, 22 August 2017

The CMA is consulting on proposals offered by the main trade body for funfairs to open up travelling fairs to greater competition....

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CMA accepts Heineken/Punch pub sales

CMA accepts Heineken/Punch pub sales

Friday, 18 August 2017

The CMA has accepted proposals by Heineken to resolve concerns over its proposed purchase of Punch Taverns....

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CMA protects London–Exeter passengers with fare cap

CMA protects London–Exeter passengers with fare cap

Friday, 18 August 2017

The CMA has accepted fare controls that address its competition concerns on the London–Exeter rail route....

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CMA considering oil and gas engineering services merger remedy

CMA considering oil and gas engineering services merger remedy

Tuesday, 15 August 2017

The CMA is considering proposals to overcome competition concerns regarding Wood Group’s purchase of Amec Foster Wheeler....

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New UKCN ‘knowledge bank’ launched

New UKCN ‘knowledge bank’ launched

Thursday, 03 August 2017

The UKCN has published a knowledge bank to help competition regulators with the design, testing and implementation of behavioural remedies....

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CMA proposes to amend penalties guidance

CMA proposes to amend penalties guidance

Wednesday, 02 August 2017

The CMA is consulting on proposals to amend its penalties guidance in order to reflect experience gained in applying it since it was issued in 2012....

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Competition concerns for oil and gas engineering services merger

Competition concerns for oil and gas engineering services merger

Wednesday, 02 August 2017

The CMA has found that the Wood Group’s purchase of Amec Foster Wheeler gives rise to competition concerns....

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Manchester hospitals merger cleared by CMA

Manchester hospitals merger cleared by CMA

Tuesday, 01 August 2017

The CMA has cleared the merger between 2 Manchester hospital trusts as it will be of overall benefit to patients....

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International effort to tackle misleading online reviews

International effort to tackle misleading online reviews

Monday, 31 July 2017

The CMA is today joining international partners in a social media campaign to help stop fake and misleading online reviews and endorsements....

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CMA welcomes Airbnb guest review changes

CMA welcomes Airbnb guest review changes

Thursday, 27 July 2017

Airbnb agreed with the CMA to change its online reviews system so guests who choose not to stay where they booked can leave reviews more easily....

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Consultation on proposals to protect London–Exeter rail passengers

Consultation on proposals to protect London–Exeter rail passengers

Monday, 24 July 2017

The CMA has today opened a consultation on proposed fare controls to protect London–Exeter rail passengers under the South Western franchise....

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CMA considers proposals to protect London to Exeter rail passengers

CMA considers proposals to protect London to Exeter rail passengers

Wednesday, 19 July 2017

The CMA is considering proposed fare controls to protect London-Exeter rail passengers following the award of the South Western franchise. ...

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Bristol buses released from undertakings by CMA

Bristol buses released from undertakings by CMA

Friday, 14 July 2017

The CMA is to remove long-standing undertakings covering tendered bus services in the Greater Bristol area....

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Origin and Bunn must resolve concerns over fertiliser merger

Origin and Bunn must resolve concerns over fertiliser merger

Friday, 14 July 2017

The CMA has found that Origin’s proposed acquisition of Bunn could reduce competition to supply fertilisers in Scotland....

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CMA publishes annual report for 2016/17

CMA publishes annual report for 2016/17

Wednesday, 12 July 2017

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today published its annual report for 2016/17....

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Tesco/Booker merger referred for in depth investigation

Tesco/Booker merger referred for in depth investigation

Wednesday, 12 July 2017

The proposed merger between Tesco and Booker is being referred for an in-depth, phase 2 investigation....

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London to Exeter rail passengers protected by CMA

London to Exeter rail passengers protected by CMA

Tuesday, 11 July 2017

Concerns about passenger choice on the London-Exeter rail route have been raised under the new South Western franchise. ...

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CMA final decision on ICE/Trayport agreement

CMA final decision on ICE/Trayport agreement

Friday, 07 July 2017

The CMA has published the final decision in its remittal investigation into a commercial agreement between ICE and Trayport. ...

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Asda has complied with its commitment to clear pricing

Asda has complied with its commitment to clear pricing

Thursday, 06 July 2017

Asda has complied with a commitment given to the CMA last year to ensure its promotional pricing is fair and clear for shoppers. ...

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CMA to introduce market investigation changes

CMA to introduce market investigation changes

Wednesday, 05 July 2017

The CMA is introducing a number of changes to the way it carries out market investigations....

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Alasdair Smith on competition and Open Banking

Alasdair Smith on competition and Open Banking

Friday, 30 June 2017

Speech given by Alasdair Smith, CMA Inquiry Chair, at the BBA Retail Banking Conference....

CMA consults on leniency applications in regulated sectors

CMA consults on leniency applications in regulated sectors

Friday, 30 June 2017

The CMA is consulting on proposals about handling leniency applications within the regulated sectors....

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