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CMA publishes first annual report

CMA publishes first annual report

Tuesday, 21 July 2015

The CMA has today published its first annual report, which looks back on the key work undertaken by the organisation throughout 2014/15....

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Pyramid scheme organisers ordered to pay over £500,000

Pyramid scheme organisers ordered to pay over £500,000

Monday, 20 July 2015

Following convictions for their roles in a pyramid selling scheme, the CMA has secured a total of £535,454 in confiscation orders and prosecution cost...

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Rendering merger faces in depth investigation unless undertakings offered

Rendering merger faces in depth investigation unless undertakings offered

Friday, 17 July 2015

Linergy’s acquisition of Ulster Farm By-Products will be referred for an in-depth phase 2 investigation unless acceptable undertakings are offered....

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CMA consults on possibilities for greater competition in passenger rail

CMA consults on possibilities for greater competition in passenger rail

Friday, 17 July 2015

The CMA has published a document consulting on the possibilities for greater competition between train operators in GB’s passenger rail services....

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CMA publishes issues statement in BT/EE merger

CMA publishes issues statement in BT/EE merger

Friday, 17 July 2015

The CMA has published an issues statement following its referral of BT’s anticipated acquisition of EE for a full investigation on 9 June 2015....

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CMA recommends changes to help shoppers in supermarkets

CMA recommends changes to help shoppers in supermarkets

Thursday, 16 July 2015

The CMA is taking action to protect shoppers from misleading offers after a thorough examination of supermarkets’ promotions....

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CMA welcomes CAT judgment on Ryanair and moves to approve shareholding sale

CMA welcomes CAT judgment on Ryanair and moves to approve shareholding sale

Wednesday, 15 July 2015

The CMA has welcomed the Competition Appeal Tribunal's (CAT) decision to dismiss Ryanair’s latest appeal regarding its shareholding in Aer Lingus. ...

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CMA launches reviews of old market remedies

CMA launches reviews of old market remedies

Tuesday, 14 July 2015

The CMA has today started the latest stage in its programme to review existing remedies to see if they are still necessary. ...

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CMA appoints standing counsel panel

CMA appoints standing counsel panel

Tuesday, 14 July 2015

The CMA has today announced the appointment of its panel of standing counsel....

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Eye surgeons’ membership organisation fined £500,000

Eye surgeons’ membership organisation fined £500,000

Tuesday, 14 July 2015

This follows a CMA investigation into anti-competitive information exchange and pricing agreements....

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Car rental customers set to drive off with better deals

Car rental customers set to drive off with better deals

Monday, 13 July 2015

Motorists will benefit from better car rental terms at home and abroad following a Europe-wide review of the sector....

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Bristol Water prices set to fall after CMA ruling

Bristol Water prices set to fall after CMA ruling

Friday, 10 July 2015

The CMA has provisionally found Bristol Water should reduce the prices it charges customers until 2020 to below those in its business plan....

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CMA confirms investigation of galvanising merger

CMA confirms investigation of galvanising merger

Thursday, 09 July 2015

The CMA has referred Joseph Ash Limited’s anticipated acquisition of W Corbett & Co (Galvanizing) Limited for an in-depth phase 2 investigation....

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CMA publishes productivity and competition report

CMA publishes productivity and competition report

Thursday, 09 July 2015

The CMA has today released a report discussing the evidence on the relationship between competition and productivity and how this should affect the CM...

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CMA sets out case for energy market reform

CMA sets out case for energy market reform

Tuesday, 07 July 2015

The CMA has today published its provisional findings after a comprehensive year-long investigation into the energy market. ...

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CMA confirms clearance of packaging merger

CMA confirms clearance of packaging merger

Friday, 03 July 2015

The CMA has formally cleared the completed acquisition by Sonoco Products Company of Weidenhammer Packaging Group....

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CMA publishes water merger issues statement

CMA publishes water merger issues statement

Friday, 03 July 2015

The CMA has published an issues statement as part of its investigation into the merger of Bournemouth Water with South West Water....

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CMA appoints new Executive Director

CMA appoints new Executive Director

Thursday, 02 July 2015

The CMA has today announced the appointment of Dr Michael Grenfell as its Executive Director – Enforcement....

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CMA assumes ICPEN presidency

CMA assumes ICPEN presidency

Wednesday, 01 July 2015

The CMA today takes up the presidency of the International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network with plans to support consumers worldwide....

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CMA considers proposals to resolve competition concerns in dairy merger

CMA considers proposals to resolve competition concerns in dairy merger

Friday, 26 June 2015

The CMA is to consider undertakings offered by Müller to address competition concerns in relation to its acquisition of Dairy Crest’s dairy operations...

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Archived OFT cases added to CMA’s GOV.UK webpages

Archived OFT cases added to CMA’s GOV.UK webpages

Friday, 26 June 2015

Details of 450 former OFT cases have been added to our case directory in the latest improvement to the CMA’s GOV.UK webpages....

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Galvanising merger in West Midlands faces in depth investigation unless undertakings offered

Galvanising merger in West Midlands faces in depth investigation unless undertakings offered

Thursday, 25 June 2015

The proposed acquisition by Joseph Ash of W Corbett will be referred for an in-depth investigation unless acceptable undertakings are offered....

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CMA publishes issues statement in Poundland/99p merger

CMA publishes issues statement in Poundland/99p merger

Thursday, 25 June 2015

The CMA has published an issues statement as part of its inquiry into Poundland’s anticipated acquisition of 99p Stores. ...

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CMA statement following completion of criminal cartel prosecution

CMA statement following completion of criminal cartel prosecution

Wednesday, 24 June 2015

Two directors, Clive Dean and Nicholas Stringer, were today acquitted of charges under section 188 of the Enterprise Act 2002 following a trial at Sou...

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CMA accepts undertakings in Greene King/Spirit merger

CMA accepts undertakings in Greene King/Spirit merger

Monday, 22 June 2015

The CMA has today accepted undertakings offered by Greene King to remedy competition concerns identified as a result of its acquisition of Spirit....

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Joint meeting of competition authorities

Joint meeting of competition authorities

Monday, 22 June 2015

The competition and consumer authorities of the UK and the Republic of Ireland will meet for the first time on 23 June, in Belfast....

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Alex Chisholm speaks about data and trust in digital markets

Alex Chisholm speaks about data and trust in digital markets

Friday, 19 June 2015

Speech given by CMA Chief Executive, Alex Chisholm, at the UEA Centre for Competition Policy Annual Conference in Norwich....

Alex Chisholm speaks about competition and politics

Alex Chisholm speaks about competition and politics

Friday, 19 June 2015

Speech given by CMA Chief Executive, Alex Chisholm, at the Chatham House conference 'Politicisation of Competition Policy'....

CMA acts to maintain trust in online reviews and endorsements

CMA acts to maintain trust in online reviews and endorsements

Thursday, 18 June 2015

The CMA has found that online reviews and endorsements are proving useful to consumers, but it has concerns that some practices may be unlawful....

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CMA accepts Stagecoach undertakings over InterCity East Coast franchise

CMA accepts Stagecoach undertakings over InterCity East Coast franchise

Wednesday, 17 June 2015

The CMA has accepted undertakings offered by Stagecoach to remedy competition concerns over the award of the InterCity East Coast rail franchise....

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