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Scottish sales required after records management merger

Scottish sales required after records management merger

Thursday, 16 June 2016

Iron Mountain will have to sell Recall’s sites in the Aberdeen and Dundee areas, following its acquisition of the records management provider....

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CMA kicks off latest merger remedies reviews

CMA kicks off latest merger remedies reviews

Tuesday, 14 June 2016

The CMA is reviewing another 12 merger remedies in its ongoing drive to ensure they do not stay in place longer than needed....

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Yorkshire and Humber lawyers asked to help competition law awareness

Yorkshire and Humber lawyers asked to help competition law awareness

Tuesday, 14 June 2016

Yorkshire and Humber-based lawyers are being asked to help promote awareness of new competition law compliance materials to business clients....

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Abandonment of de icing merger

Abandonment of de icing merger

Monday, 13 June 2016

The CMA has cancelled its merger investigation into Clariant’s anticipated acquisition of Kilfrost’s de-/anti-icing fluids business....

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CMA alleges breach of competition law by Ping

CMA alleges breach of competition law by Ping

Thursday, 09 June 2016

The CMA has today alleged that Ping has breached UK and EU competition law by operating an online sales ban....

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Broker merger faces an in depth investigation

Broker merger faces an in depth investigation

Tuesday, 07 June 2016

Tullett’s anticipated acquisition of ICAP’s voice/hybrid broking business faces being referred for an in-depth investigation by the CMA....

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Sheila Scobie on the role of the CMA and its work in Scotland

Sheila Scobie on the role of the CMA and its work in Scotland

Thursday, 02 June 2016

Speech given by Sheila Scobie, Head of Devolved Nations and CMA Representative for Scotland, at a MacKay Hannah conference in Edinburgh....

CMA considers undertakings in fruit juice merger

CMA considers undertakings in fruit juice merger

Wednesday, 01 June 2016

The CMA is to give detailed consideration to undertakings offered by Hain instead of referring the merger for an in-depth investigation....

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CMA publishes issues statement in ICE/Trayport merger

CMA publishes issues statement in ICE/Trayport merger

Tuesday, 31 May 2016

The CMA has published an issues statement as part of its investigation into ICE’s completed acquisition of Trayport....

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Cloud storage companies promise fairer deal for consumers

Cloud storage companies promise fairer deal for consumers

Friday, 27 May 2016

Cloud storage users are set to benefit from fairer terms and conditions after action by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)....

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CMA invites views on its consumer powers guidance

CMA invites views on its consumer powers guidance

Thursday, 26 May 2016

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is inviting views on its draft guidance on its consumer powers....

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CMA sets out case against water tank firms

CMA sets out case against water tank firms

Thursday, 26 May 2016

The CMA has issued a statement of objections to 5 galvanised steel tank suppliers accused of breaking competition law....

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CMA accepts varied Rough undertakings

CMA accepts varied Rough undertakings

Thursday, 26 May 2016

The CMA has accepted varied undertakings from Centrica and Centrica Storage Limited (CSL) relating to the Rough gas storage facility....

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Model agencies and trade association alleged to have broken competition law

Model agencies and trade association alleged to have broken competition law

Wednesday, 25 May 2016

The CMA today alleged that 5 agencies for fashion models and their trade association, the AMA, have breached competition law....

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CMA decides to release PRS undertakings

CMA decides to release PRS undertakings

Tuesday, 24 May 2016

The CMA has decided to release undertakings given by the Performing Right Society (PRS) which date back to 1997....

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Fridge supplier fined £2.2 million for restricting online discounts

Fridge supplier fined £2.2 million for restricting online discounts

Monday, 23 May 2016

Fridge supplier ITW Ltd, has been fined over £2 million after breaking competition law by restricting dealers from offering online discounts....

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CMA refers Northern Rail Franchise merger for in depth investigation

CMA refers Northern Rail Franchise merger for in depth investigation

Friday, 20 May 2016

The CMA has referred the Northern Rail franchise award to Arriva for an in-depth investigation....

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Safetykleen/Pure Solve merger investigation cancelled

Safetykleen/Pure Solve merger investigation cancelled

Friday, 20 May 2016

The CMA will not be investigating Safetykleen’s anticipated acquisition of Pure Solve further after the companies abandoned the deal. ...

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Ladbrokes/Coral merger clearance may depend on shop sales

Ladbrokes/Coral merger clearance may depend on shop sales

Friday, 20 May 2016

The CMA has provisionally found that the merger between Ladbrokes and Coral may give rise to competition concerns in a large number of local areas....

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Apply for a job with the CMA

Apply for a job with the CMA

Thursday, 19 May 2016

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) currently has a number of exciting opportunities for talented people to join the CMA....

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CMA could block de icing merger

CMA could block de icing merger

Thursday, 19 May 2016

Clariant’s anticipated acquisition of Kilfrost’s de-/anti-icing fluids business could be blocked by the CMA....

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Juice merger must offer undertakings to avoid in depth inquiry

Juice merger must offer undertakings to avoid in depth inquiry

Tuesday, 17 May 2016

Hain’s acquisition of Orchard will be referred for an in-depth merger investigation unless acceptable undertakings are offered....

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CMA wants banks to work harder for their customers

CMA wants banks to work harder for their customers

Tuesday, 17 May 2016

The CMA has today set out proposals to reform retail banking, to improve competition and get a better deal for customers. ...

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CMA report shows benefits of BAA break up

CMA report shows benefits of BAA break up

Monday, 16 May 2016

The CMA has published an evaluation of the decision to break up BAA....

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Arriva could face in depth investigation over Northern Rail franchise

Arriva could face in depth investigation over Northern Rail franchise

Thursday, 12 May 2016

Arriva could face an in-depth merger investigation over competition concerns resulting from it taking over the Northern Rail franchise. ...

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Machinery parts cleaning merger faces in depth investigation

Machinery parts cleaning merger faces in depth investigation

Wednesday, 11 May 2016

Safetykleen’s anticipated acquisition of Pure Solve faces being referred for an in-depth investigation by the CMA....

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Alex Chisholm on the CMA’s achievements over the last 2 years

Alex Chisholm on the CMA’s achievements over the last 2 years

Wednesday, 11 May 2016

Speech given by CMA Chief Executive, Alex Chisholm, at the Whitehall & Industry Group Breakfast Briefing....

CMA Chief Executive to join DECC

CMA Chief Executive to join DECC

Tuesday, 10 May 2016

Alex Chisholm, Chief Executive, is leaving the CMA to join the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) as Permanent Secretary....

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CMA issues bathroom fittings infringement decision and fine

CMA issues bathroom fittings infringement decision and fine

Tuesday, 10 May 2016

The CMA has today issued a decision that Ultra Finishing Ltd broke competition law by preventing retailers from discounting online prices....

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Records management merger may require sales

Records management merger may require sales

Wednesday, 04 May 2016

Iron Mountain could have to sell sites in the Aberdeen and Dundee areas following completion of its acquisition of shares in Recall....

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