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CMA appoints two new Directors

CMA appoints two new Directors

Monday, 14 December 2015

The CMA has today appointed its new Director of Technology and Business Services and a new Legal Director....

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Pharmacy merger faces in depth investigation

Pharmacy merger faces in depth investigation

Friday, 11 December 2015

Celesio’s anticipated acquisition of Sainsbury’s pharmacy business faces being referred for an in-depth investigation by the CMA....

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CMA to look in detail at MRH undertakings offer

CMA to look in detail at MRH undertakings offer

Thursday, 10 December 2015

The CMA will consider in detail whether to accept undertakings offered by MRH instead of carrying out a phase 2 merger investigation. ...

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Passengers could benefit from extension of travelcard schemes

Passengers could benefit from extension of travelcard schemes

Thursday, 10 December 2015

Passengers could enjoy easier travel following a CMA recommendation to extend the exemption of multi-operator ticketing from competition law....

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CMA publishes issues statement for PRS review

CMA publishes issues statement for PRS review

Wednesday, 09 December 2015

The CMA has published an issues statement and timetable as part of its review of undertakings given by the Performing Right Society (PRS)....

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CMA invites comments on serviced office space merger remedy

CMA invites comments on serviced office space merger remedy

Tuesday, 08 December 2015

The CMA has opened a consultation on undertakings proposed by Regus to address competition concerns over its acquisition of Avanta....

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CMA to consult on car auction undertakings

CMA to consult on car auction undertakings

Friday, 04 December 2015

The CMA is consulting on a proposed undertaking in lieu of a reference for BCA Marketplace’s acquisition of SMA Vehicle Remarketing....

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CMA uses new power to highlight competition issues on Energy Bill

CMA uses new power to highlight competition issues on Energy Bill

Friday, 04 December 2015

The CMA has asked the government to ensure that the benefits of competition are properly considered by the new Oil and Gas Authority....

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Private medics warned of pitfalls of breaking competition law

Private medics warned of pitfalls of breaking competition law

Thursday, 03 December 2015

The CMA has today launched a campaign informing medical practitioners how to comply with competition law and the penalties for breaking it....

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CMA looks in detail at office space merger remedy

CMA looks in detail at office space merger remedy

Wednesday, 02 December 2015

Regus has proposed a remedy to address competition concerns in relation to its completed acquisition of Avanta....

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Computer based testing merger could lessen competition

Computer based testing merger could lessen competition

Wednesday, 02 December 2015

Pearson VUE’s anticipated acquisition of the computer-based testing business of learndirect could face in-depth phase 2 investigation....

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CMA looks in detail at car auction merger undertakings

CMA looks in detail at car auction merger undertakings

Tuesday, 01 December 2015

BCA has offered the CMA undertakings to address competition concerns in relation to its completed acquisition of SMA....

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CMA accepts bowling remedy

CMA accepts bowling remedy

Tuesday, 01 December 2015

The CMA has today accepted a remedy in relation to The Original Bowling Company’s acquisition of Bowlplex....

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CMA to review consumer law compliance in cloud storage

CMA to review consumer law compliance in cloud storage

Tuesday, 01 December 2015

The CMA is today launching a review of compliance with consumer law in the cloud storage sector....

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CMA welcomes competition plan

CMA welcomes competition plan

Monday, 30 November 2015

The CMA has welcomed the publication of the government’s 'better deal' plan....

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Petrol station merger has chance to avoid in depth investigation

Petrol station merger has chance to avoid in depth investigation

Thursday, 26 November 2015

MRH has the chance to avoid a full merger investigation following its acquisition of 78 Esso petrol stations. ...

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CMA announces new Director of RBFA

CMA announces new Director of RBFA

Thursday, 26 November 2015

The CMA has today appointed Susannah Meeke as its new Director of Remedies, Business and Financial Analysis (RBFA)....

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CMA publishes issues statement for FirstGroup review

CMA publishes issues statement for FirstGroup review

Wednesday, 25 November 2015

The CMA has published an issues statement and timetable for its review of undertakings affecting FirstGroup’s bus business in Scotland. ...

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CMA reviews Performing Right Society undertakings

CMA reviews Performing Right Society undertakings

Friday, 20 November 2015

The CMA is launching a review of undertakings given by the Performing Right Society (PRS) following a competition investigation in 1995/6. ...

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David Currie on markets and the role of the CMA in Scotland

David Currie on markets and the role of the CMA in Scotland

Thursday, 19 November 2015

Speech by CMA Chairman, David Currie, at the CMA board reception in Scotland....

CMA provisionally clears rendering merger

CMA provisionally clears rendering merger

Thursday, 19 November 2015

The CMA has provisionally cleared Linergy’s completed acquisition of Ulster Farm By-Products....

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Office space merger prompts CMA concerns in central London

Office space merger prompts CMA concerns in central London

Wednesday, 18 November 2015

Regus’ acquisition of Avanta faces an in-depth inquiry unless it can address the CMA’s concerns about competition in serviced offices....

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CMA carries on with remedy reviews

CMA carries on with remedy reviews

Wednesday, 18 November 2015

The CMA is taking further steps in its drive to ensure that its remedies do not stay in place longer than needed....

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CMA moves to boost small businesses’ competition law knowledge

CMA moves to boost small businesses’ competition law knowledge

Wednesday, 18 November 2015

The CMA has launched a suite of materials aimed at helping small businesses understand the dos and don’ts of competition law....

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Car auction merger prompts competition concerns in north east

Car auction merger prompts competition concerns in north east

Tuesday, 17 November 2015

BCA’s acquisition of SMA faces an in-depth merger inquiry unless it offers a solution to competition concerns in car auctions in Newcastle. ...

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Experts to discuss Scottish competition and consumer issues

Experts to discuss Scottish competition and consumer issues

Monday, 16 November 2015

The Competition and Markets Authority is bringing together experts to discuss key competition and consumer issues in Scotland....

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CMA publishes new guidance on water mergers

CMA publishes new guidance on water mergers

Friday, 13 November 2015

The CMA has published final guidance on its new approach for assessing water mergers....

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CMA secures assurances from UCL on student debt policy

CMA secures assurances from UCL on student debt policy

Friday, 13 November 2015

UCL will ensure that students are not prevented from graduating or re-enrolling because of non-academic debts, following action by the CMA....

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Stephen Blake on the UK steel tanks criminal cartel case

Stephen Blake on the UK steel tanks criminal cartel case

Friday, 13 November 2015

Speech by Stephen Blake, Senior Director - Cartels and Criminal Group, on this case and the evolution of the UK criminal cartel regime....

CMA opens consultation on Reed Elsevier undertakings

CMA opens consultation on Reed Elsevier undertakings

Thursday, 12 November 2015

The CMA is consulting on proposed undertakings in lieu of a reference for Reed Elsevier’s acquisition of Jordan Publishing....

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