Archived government news
December 2017
CMA accepts NHBC undertakings on structural warranties Tuesday, 05 December 2017
CMA launches consultation on 2018/19 annual plan Monday, 04 December 2017
November 2017
New information note issued on cartel leniency applications Friday, 03 November 2017
October 2017
In-depth investigation into Electro Rent / Microlease merger Thursday, 19 October 2017
Rule changes to promote competition in structural warranties market Wednesday, 18 October 2017
CMA reviews Rough gas storage facility undertakings Tuesday, 17 October 2017
CMA accepts Origin’s remedy proposal Monday, 16 October 2017
September 2017
CMA clears UK meat processing merger Friday, 29 September 2017
July 2017
Bristol buses released from undertakings by CMA Friday, 14 July 2017
June 2017
CMA proposes amending old NHBC undertakings Thursday, 29 June 2017
May 2017
Car parts merger referred for in-depth investigation Monday, 22 May 2017
Gyms merger has chance to avoid in-depth investigation Friday, 19 May 2017
Just Eat/Hungryhouse merger referred for in-depth investigation Friday, 19 May 2017
Vehicle data platform merger faces in-depth investigation Wednesday, 17 May 2017
ATM merger referred for full investigation Monday, 15 May 2017
Car parts merger faces in-depth investigation Wednesday, 10 May 2017
Just Eat/Hungryhouse merger faces in-depth investigation Wednesday, 10 May 2017
Pagers merger may face in-depth investigation Wednesday, 10 May 2017
CMA refers Cygnet/Cambian merger for in-depth investigation Wednesday, 03 May 2017
ATM merger faces in-depth investigation Wednesday, 03 May 2017
April 2017
CMA announces new Northern Ireland representative Thursday, 27 April 2017
CMA provisional decision on ICE/Trayport agreement Tuesday, 25 April 2017
CMA accepts Manchester cinemas sale Wednesday, 19 April 2017
Imran Gulamhuseinwala appointed Open Banking Implementation Trustee Thursday, 13 April 2017
CMA accepts Mastercard/VocaLink undertakings Tuesday, 11 April 2017
CMA determination published in telecoms appeals Monday, 10 April 2017
CMA appoints Senior Director for Case Decision Groups Monday, 03 April 2017
Pre-payment meter price cap comes into effect to protect millions of consum… Saturday, 01 April 2017
March 2017
CMA sets out priorities for year ahead Thursday, 30 March 2017
CMA consults on changes to merger process Wednesday, 22 March 2017
CMA to review NHBC undertakings Tuesday, 21 March 2017
CMA consults on provisional advice to release BAES undertakings Friday, 10 March 2017
CMA invites views on Manchester hospital trusts merger Thursday, 09 March 2017
February 2017
CMA investigates Heineken/Punch Taverns pubs acquisition Thursday, 16 February 2017
CMA updates register of advisory and warning letters Wednesday, 15 February 2017
Manchester hospital trusts request fast track merger reference Thursday, 09 February 2017
CMA welcomes new Project Director Thursday, 02 February 2017
January 2017
CMA reviews FirstGroup bus undertakings in Bristol Tuesday, 31 January 2017
CMA updates competition law risk short guide Tuesday, 24 January 2017
BMW changes policy on car comparison sites following CMA action Tuesday, 24 January 2017
CMA accepts remedies in convenience store merger Monday, 23 January 2017
CMA looks to help companies with disclosure process Friday, 20 January 2017
CMA to consider Mastercard/VocaLink remedies Wednesday, 18 January 2017
CMA announces senior appointments Thursday, 05 January 2017
December 2016
CMA accepts remedies in fuel pumps merger Monday, 19 December 2016
CMA launches consultation on 2017/18 annual plan Friday, 09 December 2016
CMA puts £300m saving in place for prepayment energy customers Wednesday, 07 December 2016
CMA clears marine safety merger Friday, 02 December 2016
November 2016
CMA consults on fuel pumps merger remedy offer Tuesday, 29 November 2016
CMA publishes details of enforcement and advocacy outcomes Friday, 25 November 2016
CAT refers leased line price control appeals to CMA Friday, 18 November 2016
CMA accepts remedies in specialist magazines merger Monday, 14 November 2016
CMA protects prices for mental healthcare services Thursday, 10 November 2016
October 2016
Blog post about unfair contract terms and why fairness matters Friday, 28 October 2016
CMA to consider fuel pumps merger remedy offer Monday, 24 October 2016
CMA welcomes new non-executive directors and Chair of CMA panel Wednesday, 12 October 2016
CMA consults on mental healthcare merger remedies Friday, 07 October 2016
September 2016
CMA consults on Celesio/Sainsbury’s merger undertakings Friday, 30 September 2016
Blog post on making higher education work for students Friday, 30 September 2016
CMA accepts fruit juice merger remedies Thursday, 22 September 2016
CMA consults on Ladbrokes/Coral merger undertakings Monday, 12 September 2016
CMA accepts broker merger undertakings Thursday, 08 September 2016
CMA accepts records management merger undertakings Wednesday, 07 September 2016
August 2016
Merger of toy suppliers referred for in-depth investigation Tuesday, 30 August 2016
CMA refers cashpoint merger for in-depth investigation Tuesday, 30 August 2016
CMA consults on fruit juice merger undertakings Thursday, 18 August 2016
CMA consults on records management merger undertakings Wednesday, 10 August 2016
New blog post on legal services and regulation in a modern market place Thursday, 04 August 2016
CMA consults in broker merger Tuesday, 02 August 2016
July 2016
CMA to review BAE Systems undertakings Friday, 29 July 2016
CMA considers undertakings in Acadia/Priory merger Thursday, 28 July 2016
CMA accepts Breedon takeover remedy Wednesday, 27 July 2016
Court of Appeal dismisses FIPO healthcare appeal Monday, 25 July 2016
New blog post on international consumer protection Thursday, 07 July 2016
New blog post on CMA recommendations for the Bus Services Bill Tuesday, 05 July 2016
New blog post on cloud storage Monday, 04 July 2016
June 2016
New blog posts on energy market investigation Wednesday, 29 June 2016
CMA welcomes Strategic Assessment of Markets in Scotland Tuesday, 28 June 2016
CMA publishes final energy report in full Friday, 24 June 2016
New blog post on the future of the Land Registry Wednesday, 22 June 2016
CMA considers undertakings in broker merger Tuesday, 21 June 2016
CMA approves K-Y licence in UK to Thornton & Ross Monday, 20 June 2016
CMA considers undertakings in fruit juice merger Wednesday, 01 June 2016
May 2016
CMA publishes issues statement in ICE/Trayport merger Tuesday, 31 May 2016
CMA invites views on its consumer powers guidance Thursday, 26 May 2016
CMA accepts varied Rough undertakings Thursday, 26 May 2016
New blog post about trust in online reviews and blogs Thursday, 26 May 2016
CMA refers Northern Rail Franchise merger for in-depth investigation Friday, 20 May 2016
Safetykleen/Pure Solve merger investigation cancelled Friday, 20 May 2016
Apply for a job with the CMA Thursday, 19 May 2016
New blog post on competition law redress Monday, 16 May 2016
CMA refers energy trading software merger for in-depth investigation Tuesday, 03 May 2016
April 2016
CMA publishes second annual concurrency report Thursday, 28 April 2016
March 2016
New blog post on ICPEN Fraud Prevention Month 2016 Wednesday, 23 March 2016
CMA outlines further improvements to merger process Monday, 21 March 2016
CMA publishes energy proposals in full Thursday, 17 March 2016
New blog post on business start-ups and competition law Thursday, 10 March 2016
February 2016
CMA consults on draft Cement Market Data Order and undertakings Thursday, 25 February 2016
CMA signs revised memorandums of understanding with 6 regulators Wednesday, 24 February 2016
Statement on supermarket pricing Thursday, 11 February 2016
CMA accepts remedy in serviced office space merger Monday, 01 February 2016
January 2016
CMA publishes final cement price announcement order Friday, 22 January 2016
New blog post on legal services market study Wednesday, 20 January 2016
CMA accepts MRH (GB) Limited undertakings Tuesday, 19 January 2016
New blog post from Alex Chisholm Friday, 15 January 2016
Records and information management services merger referred Thursday, 14 January 2016
CMA accepts RELX (UK) Limited undertakings Thursday, 14 January 2016
Fenland/Fishers' cleanroom laundry business merger inquiry cancelled Thursday, 07 January 2016
Pearson VUE/learndirect’s CBT business merger inquiry cancelled Wednesday, 06 January 2016
CMA refers cleanroom laundry merger for in-depth investigation Monday, 04 January 2016
December 2015
CMA refers pharmacy merger for in-depth investigation Tuesday, 29 December 2015
CMA accepts car auction undertakings Wednesday, 23 December 2015
CMA invites comments on petrol station merger undertakings Wednesday, 23 December 2015
CMA signs memorandums of understanding with 2 regulators Tuesday, 22 December 2015
European Commission seeks views on empowering NCAs to be effective enforcer… Monday, 21 December 2015
CMA refers computer-based testing merger for in-depth investigation Wednesday, 16 December 2015
CMA welcomes Supreme Court judgment in Eurotunnel case Wednesday, 16 December 2015
CMA consults on cement price announcement order and release of undertakings Monday, 14 December 2015
CMA to look in detail at MRH undertakings offer Thursday, 10 December 2015
CMA publishes issues statement for PRS review Wednesday, 09 December 2015
CMA invites comments on serviced office space merger remedy Tuesday, 08 December 2015
CMA to consult on car auction undertakings Friday, 04 December 2015
CMA uses new power to highlight competition issues on Energy Bill Friday, 04 December 2015
CMA looks in detail at office space merger remedy Wednesday, 02 December 2015
CMA looks in detail at car auction merger undertakings Tuesday, 01 December 2015
CMA accepts bowling remedy Tuesday, 01 December 2015
November 2015
CMA opens consultation on Reed Elsevier undertakings Thursday, 12 November 2015
CMA publishes issues statement and timetable for Rough review Thursday, 05 November 2015
CMA accepts K-Y undertakings Wednesday, 04 November 2015
January 2015
CMA consults on unfair contract terms guidance Monday, 26 January 2015
December 2014
Full decision published in care home medicine cartel case Wednesday, 03 December 2014