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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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CMA launches enforcement action against gambling firms

CMA launches enforcement action against gambling firms

Friday, 23 June 2017

CMA has today announced it is launching enforcement action against a number of online gambling operators suspected of breaking consumer law....

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CMA recommends release of BAES from long standing undertakings

CMA recommends release of BAES from long standing undertakings

Thursday, 22 June 2017

The CMA has recommended that BAE Systems plc (BAES) should be released from long-standing competition requirements....

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Lighting company fined £2.7 million for restricting online prices

Lighting company fined £2.7 million for restricting online prices

Monday, 19 June 2017

A lighting supplier has been fined for requiring retailers to use a minimum price when selling their products online. ...

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CMA confirms changes to merger investigations in smaller markets

CMA confirms changes to merger investigations in smaller markets

Friday, 16 June 2017

The CMA has confirmed changes to reduce the number of mergers it investigates in smaller markets....

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CMA publishes full decision in phenytoin case

CMA publishes full decision in phenytoin case

Thursday, 15 June 2017

The CMA has published the full non-confidential decision following its investigation into unfair pricing for phenytoin sodium capsules in the UK. ...

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Patient benefits can clear way for Manchester hospitals merger

Patient benefits can clear way for Manchester hospitals merger

Wednesday, 14 June 2017

The CMA can clear the merger between 2 Manchester hospital trusts if significant patient benefits outweigh any loss of competition. ...

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Roger Witcomb: the energy investigation one year on

Roger Witcomb: the energy investigation one year on

Wednesday, 14 June 2017

Speech given by Inquiry Chair of the CMA’s energy market investigation one year after publication of its final report....

Electro Rent / Microlease merger inquiry finds competition concerns

Electro Rent / Microlease merger inquiry finds competition concerns

Wednesday, 14 June 2017

Electro Rent’s acquisition of Microlease faces an in-depth merger investigation – unless the company can address competition concerns....

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CMA outlines emerging concerns in care homes market

CMA outlines emerging concerns in care homes market

Wednesday, 14 June 2017

The CMA has today published the initial findings of its care homes market study, and is investigating if some homes are breaking consumer law. ...

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CMA accepts gyms merger undertakings

CMA accepts gyms merger undertakings

Tuesday, 13 June 2017

The CMA has accepted proposals by David Lloyd to resolve concerns over its proposed purchase of Virgin Active gyms in Brighton and Brentwood....

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Heineken/Punch must resolve concerns over pub merger

Heineken/Punch must resolve concerns over pub merger

Tuesday, 13 June 2017

The CMA has found that Heineken’s proposed purchase of part of the Punch Taverns estate could reduce competition in 33 local areas across GB....

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CMA set to remove bus undertakings in Bristol

CMA set to remove bus undertakings in Bristol

Friday, 09 June 2017

The CMA is set to remove long-standing undertakings covering FirstGroup and local authority tendered bus services in the Greater Bristol area....

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CMA will clear fostering services merger after sales

CMA will clear fostering services merger after sales

Friday, 09 June 2017

NFA’s purchase of rival fostering placement services provider Acorn will be cleared if it sells businesses in Wales, Norfolk and Luton....

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CMA considers undertakings in Autodata/Solera merger

CMA considers undertakings in Autodata/Solera merger

Thursday, 01 June 2017

The CMA is considering proposals from Solera to overcome competition concerns regarding its purchase of Autodata....

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Consultation on solving online auction competition concerns

Consultation on solving online auction competition concerns

Tuesday, 30 May 2017

The CMA is consulting on ATG Media’s proposal to change its practices to address concerns it unlawfully shut rivals out of the market....

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CMA opens Tesco/Booker merger investigation

CMA opens Tesco/Booker merger investigation

Tuesday, 30 May 2017

The CMA has opened its investigation into Tesco’s proposed acquisition of Booker. ...

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CMA consults over gyms merger undertakings

CMA consults over gyms merger undertakings

Friday, 26 May 2017

The CMA is consulting on proposals by David Lloyd to resolve concerns over its proposed acquisition of Virgin Active gyms in Brighton and Brentwood....

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CMA issues provisional decision in relation to drug firm’s pricing

CMA issues provisional decision in relation to drug firm’s pricing

Tuesday, 23 May 2017

The CMA has today issued a statement of objections to the pharmaceutical company Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited (MSD)....

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Car parts merger referred for in depth investigation

Car parts merger referred for in depth investigation

Monday, 22 May 2017

Euro Car Parts’ acquisition of another car parts supplier, Andrew Page, has been referred for an in-depth merger investigation....

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Gyms merger has chance to avoid in depth investigation

Gyms merger has chance to avoid in depth investigation

Friday, 19 May 2017

David Lloyd must resolve concerns in Brighton and Brentwood to avoid further investigation of its purchase of 16 Virgin Active gyms....

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