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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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Diebold sale resolves CMA concerns over cashpoint merger

Diebold sale resolves CMA concerns over cashpoint merger

Thursday, 29 June 2017

Diebold Nixdorf has sold Diebold’s customer-operated cashpoint business in the UK to Cennox. ...

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CMA proposes amending old NHBC undertakings

CMA proposes amending old NHBC undertakings

Thursday, 29 June 2017

The CMA proposes amending old NHBC undertakings in order to protect growing competition in the market for new home warranties....

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Plans published to make it easier to shop around for legal services

Plans published to make it easier to shop around for legal services

Thursday, 29 June 2017

Legal services regulators have today published their plans to help people shop around more effectively, in response to the CMA’s market study....

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Tesco/Booker request fast track referral

Tesco/Booker request fast track referral

Thursday, 29 June 2017

Tesco and Booker have requested that the CMA make a ‘fast track’ referral to phase 2 in its investigation into the merger....

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CMA accepts commitments offered to address online auction concerns

CMA accepts commitments offered to address online auction concerns

Wednesday, 28 June 2017

ATG Media has committed to change practices which the CMA believes hinder competition from rival bidding platforms. ...

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CMA to consider Heineken/Punch proposals over merger

CMA to consider Heineken/Punch proposals over merger

Tuesday, 27 June 2017

The CMA is to consider whether proposals offered by Heineken will address competition concerns and remove the need for an in-depth investigation....

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CMA issues final determination in NI gas distribution appeal

CMA issues final determination in NI gas distribution appeal

Monday, 26 June 2017

The CMA has issued its final determination in an appeal against the NI Utility Regulator’s (UR) price control decision on gas distribution....

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David Currie on the CMA’s achievements over its first 3 years

David Currie on the CMA’s achievements over its first 3 years

Monday, 26 June 2017

Speech given by CMA Chairman, David Currie, at an event in April marking the end of the CMA’s first 3 years....

CMA applies discretion not to refer IBA/Mallinckrodt merger

CMA applies discretion not to refer IBA/Mallinckrodt merger

Monday, 26 June 2017

The CMA is not referring the merger between IBA and Mallinckrodt’s global nuclear imaging business for an in-depth investigation....

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CMA helps microbusinesses combat energy overpricing

CMA helps microbusinesses combat energy overpricing

Sunday, 25 June 2017

From today, measures introduced by the CMA could see microbusinesses make significant savings on their energy costs....

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