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Guidance: Confidentiality waiver template

A template of a confidentiality waiver that allows discussions between the CMA and other competition authorities on multi-jurisdictional merger investigations.

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Form: Merger notice forms

Forms for businesses to use to notify the CMA of an anticipated or completed merger.

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Consultation outcome: Changes to CMA rules of procedure for merger, market and special reference groups (CMA17)

The CMA consulted on proposed updates to the CMA rules of procedure for merger, market and special reference groups (CMA17).

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Guidance: Phase 2 remedies form

Remedies form to be completed by merger parties for proposing remedies during a phase 2 merger inquiry.

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Guidance: Rules of procedure for merger, market and special reference groups: CMA17

Procedural rules for CMA panel member groups conducting phase 2 merger or market investigations or certain regulatory references or appeals.

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T&L Sugars/Tereos merger inquiry

The CMA is investigating the anticipated acquisition by T&L Sugars Limited of the UK packing and distribution site and business-to-consumer activities of Tereos United Kingdom and Ireland Limited from Tereos SCA.

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Referral of the proposed Green Freeports in Scotland Subsidy Scheme by Scottish Government and Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has published its report providing advice to Scottish Government (SG) and Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) concerning the proposed Green Freeports in Scotland Subsidy Scheme.

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Press release: CMA seeks views on AI partnerships and other arrangements

Invitation to comment launched by the CMA on the partnerships between Microsoft and Mistral AI, and Amazon and Anthropic, and Microsoft’s hiring of former employees and related arrangements with Inflection AI.

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Microsoft / Inflection AI inquiry

The CMA is investigating Microsoft Corporation’s (Microsoft) hiring of certain former employees of Inflection AI, Inc. (Inflection AI) and its entry into associated arrangements with Inflection AI.

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Microsoft / Mistral AI partnership merger inquiry

The CMA is investigating the partnership between Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft) and Mistral AI.

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Amazon / Anthropic partnership merger inquiry

The CMA is investigating Amazon.com, Inc’s (Amazon) partnership with Anthropic PDC (Anthropic).

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Speech: Speech to the Regulation Forum Chairs' Summit

A speech delivered by the Chair of the Competition and Markets Authority, Marcus Bokkerink.

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Transparency data: CMA: senior officials' business expenses, Q3 2023 to 2024

Data on senior officials’ business expenses.

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Speech: Speech to the Regulation Forum Chairs' Summit

A speech delivered by the Chair of the Competition and Markets Authority, Marcus Bokkerink.

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Suspected anti competitive conduct in relation to the supply of chemicals for use in the construction industry

The CMA is investigating suspected anti-competitive conduct in relation to the supply of chemical admixtures and additives for use in concrete, cement, mortars and related construction products under Chapter I CA98.

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Press release: CMA wins legal challenge against CAT on home search warrants

The CMA has won an important legal challenge in the High Court after the CAT refused to grant it a domestic search warrant as part of a cartel investigation.

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Public Transport Ticketing Schemes Block Exemption

The CMA is reviewing the Public Transport Ticketing Schemes Block Exemption Order to inform its recommendation to government on whether to replace or vary it when it expires on 28 February 2026.

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Public Transport Ticketing Schemes Block Exemption

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The CMA is reviewing the Public Transport Ticketing Schemes Block Exemption Order to inform its recommendation to government on whether to replace or vary it when it expires on 28 February 2026.

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Open consultation: Public Transport Ticketing Schemes Block Exemption: call for inputs

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The CMA is reviewing the Public Transport Ticketing Schemes Block Exemption.

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Press release: CMA wins legal challenge against CAT on home search warrants

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The CMA has won an important legal challenge in the High Court after the CAT refused to grant it a domestic search warrant as part of a cartel investigation.

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Transparency data: CMA: workforce management information February 2024

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Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.

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Pharmacy2U / Lloyds Direct merger inquiry

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The CMA is investigating the completed acquisition by Pharmacy2U of Lloyds Direct.

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Financial resilience appeal 2023

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The CMA has published its final determination and Order in the appeal by Utilita Energy Limited (Utilita) against the decision of Ofgem (GEMA) to introduce a common minimum capital requirement, which was published on 26 July 2023.

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Corporate report: Breaches of the CMA’s markets and mergers remedies

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A register of all significant breaches of market and merger remedies notified to us since 1 April 2020.

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Corporate report: 10 years of the CMA

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Promoting competitive markets and tackling unfair behaviour.

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Speech: The CMA at 10: Why an independent, impartial competition and consumer protection authority is needed now, more than ever

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A speech by Marcus Bokkerink, Chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), delivered at the CMA's 10 year anniversary event.

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Theramex/European Rights to Viatris’ Femoston and Duphaston products

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The CMA is investigating the acquisition by Theramex HQ UK Limited of the certain rights to Viatris Inc’s Femoston and Duphaston products.

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Spreadex / Sporting Index merger inquiry

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The CMA is investigating the completed acquisition by Spreadex Limited of the B2C business of Sporting Index Limited.

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Speech: The CMA at 10: Past reflections and a look ahead to the next decade of promoting competition and protecting consumers

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A speech by Sarah Cardell, CEO of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), delivered at the CMA's 10 year anniversary event.

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Investigation of the Atlantic Joint Business Agreement

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The CMA is investigating the Atlantic Joint Business Agreement between American Airlines, members of International Consolidated Airlines Group (British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus) and Finnair under Chapter I of the CA98.

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Spreadex / Sporting Index merger inquiry

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The CMA is investigating the completed acquisition by Spreadex Limited of the B2C business of Sporting Index Limited.

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Referral of the proposed English Investment Zones Scheme by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

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The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has published a report providing advice to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) concerning its proposed English Investment Zones scheme.

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AI Foundation Models: initial review

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This initial review will help create an early understanding of the market for foundation models and how their use could evolve; what opportunities and risks these could bring; and what competition and consumer protection principles will best guide the development of these markets going forward.

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Research: AI Foundation Models: Update paper

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Update paper as part of the CMA's AI Foundation Models: initial review, following initial report in September 2023.

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Hanson / Mick George merger inquiry

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The CMA is investigating the anticipated acquisition by Hanson Quarry Products Europe Limited of Mick George Limited.

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Correspondence: Secretary of State calls for Competition and Markets Authority to review competition in the home heating market

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The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero has asked the CMA to consider carrying out a review of the home heating appliance market.

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Guidance: Informal guidance on environmental sustainability agreements

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The CMA has created an ‘open-door policy’ in its Green Agreements Guidance for businesses considering entering into environmental sustainability agreements.

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Corporate report: Mergers orders and undertakings register

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Register of orders and undertakings that are currently in force, have lapsed and have been released.

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Corporate report: Competition law warning and advisory letters register

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A record of the warning and advisory letters about competition law issues sent by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

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Vodafone / CK Hutchison JV merger inquiry

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The CMA is investigating the anticipated joint venture between Vodafone Group Plc and CK Hutchison Holdings Limited concerning Vodafone Limited and Hutchison 3G UK Limited.

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Referral of a proposed subsidy exempting Green Volt Floating Offshore Wind Farm Limited from the requirement to hold an electricity supply licence

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The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has accepted a request from the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) concerning its proposed subsidy to Green Volt Floating Offshore Wind Farm Limited (Green Volt).

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TGS/PGS UK merger inquiry

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The CMA is investigating the anticipated acquisition by TGS ASA of PGS ASA.

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Press release: CMA outlines growing concerns in markets for AI Foundation Models

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The CMA has outlined 3 key risks to effective competition on AI Foundation Models and has set out plans for further action in the market.

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Research: AI Foundation Models: Update paper

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Update paper as part of the CMA's AI Foundation Models: initial review, following initial report in September 2023.

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AI Foundation Models: initial review

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This initial review will help create an early understanding of the market for foundation models and how their use could evolve; what opportunities and risks these could bring; and what competition and consumer protection principles will best guide the development of these markets going forward.

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