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CMA appoints new Chief Operating Officer

CMA appoints new Chief Operating Officer

Tuesday, 23 July 2024

Appointment of a new Chief Operating Officer to help provide continued leadership of the organisation as its remit grows. ...

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CMA signs joint international statement supporting competition in AI

CMA signs joint international statement supporting competition in AI

Monday, 22 July 2024

Joint statement signed by EU, UK and US competition authorities affirms commitment to unlock the opportunity, growth and innovation that AI technologi...

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DJ software deal abandoned

DJ software deal abandoned

Monday, 22 July 2024

AlphaTheta and Serato have abandoned their proposed deal....

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CMA secures over £4 million in refunds for Wowcher customers

CMA secures over £4 million in refunds for Wowcher customers

Thursday, 18 July 2024

Following CMA action, Wowcher will change the way it promotes products and services to customers – as well as providing over £4 million in refunds. ...

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CMA sets out dos and don’ts for trader recommendation sites

CMA sets out dos and don’ts for trader recommendation sites

Thursday, 11 July 2024

The CMA is consulting on advice for trader recommendation sites on how to stay on the right side of the law – meaning better protection for consumers....

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CMA takes next procedural step in vet services investigation

CMA takes next procedural step in vet services investigation

Monday, 08 July 2024

The Inquiry Group – made up of independent experts who will lead the market investigation – has set out its areas of focus....

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Senior appointments to CMA’s Digital Markets Unit

Senior appointments to CMA’s Digital Markets Unit

Sunday, 07 July 2024

3 senior directors appointed as CMA continues to prepare for new digital markets responsibilities....

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CMA presses ahead with full investigation into vets market

CMA presses ahead with full investigation into vets market

Thursday, 23 May 2024

The CMA has today confirmed its decision to launch a market investigation into the veterinary sector and published tips to help pet owners struggling ...

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Market investigations: 75 years of UK experience

Market investigations: 75 years of UK experience

Sunday, 19 May 2024

A keynote speech by Martin Coleman, Non-Executive Director and Panel Chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), to the Swedish Competition ...

CMA to host 2025 International Competition Network Conference

CMA to host 2025 International Competition Network Conference

Friday, 17 May 2024

The CMA will host the 24th annual ICN conference in Edinburgh, gathering members from around the globe to discuss competition matters....

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Education software firm probed over potential abuse of dominance

Education software firm probed over potential abuse of dominance

Tuesday, 14 May 2024

The CMA is investigating whether ESS has broken the law by taking action to prevent schools from switching to a new management information system prov...

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CMA calls on grocery stores to make accurate pricing a priority

CMA calls on grocery stores to make accurate pricing a priority

Wednesday, 08 May 2024

CMA review indicates that some independent and smaller grocery retailers are failing to display clear and accurate prices....

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Solutions offered to address impact of deal on water regulation

Solutions offered to address impact of deal on water regulation

Friday, 03 May 2024

The CMA has found Pennon’s purchase of Sumisho Osaka Gas Water UK (including its subsidiary Sutton and East Surrey Water), could harm Ofwat’s ability ...

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Deal could see DJs paying more to keep partygoers entertained

Deal could see DJs paying more to keep partygoers entertained

Wednesday, 01 May 2024

AlphaTheta’s proposed deal to acquire Serato could also reduce innovation, choice, and access to DJ equipment and software....

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CMA penalty decision upheld in major drug market sharing case

CMA penalty decision upheld in major drug market sharing case

Monday, 29 April 2024

The CAT has unanimously upheld the level of penalty imposed by the CMA for a market sharing agreement relating to 20mg hydrocortisone tablets....

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Ventilation deal could increase construction prices

Ventilation deal could increase construction prices

Friday, 26 April 2024

The CMA has found that Lindab’s acquisition of HAS-Vent could increase prices for installers and contractors....

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New Phase 2 investigation process adopted by CMA

New Phase 2 investigation process adopted by CMA

Wednesday, 24 April 2024

Revised process for Phase 2 investigations will apply to new merger cases opened from today....

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CMA seeks views on AI partnerships and other arrangements

CMA seeks views on AI partnerships and other arrangements

Wednesday, 24 April 2024

Invitation to comment launched by the CMA on the partnerships between Microsoft and Mistral AI, and Amazon and Anthropic, and Microsoft’s hiring of fo...

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Speech to the Regulation Forum Chairs' Summit

Speech to the Regulation Forum Chairs' Summit

Monday, 22 April 2024

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

CMA wins legal challenge against CAT on home search warrants

CMA wins legal challenge against CAT on home search warrants

Sunday, 21 April 2024

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 investi...

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

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

Wednesday, 17 April 2024

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

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

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

Wednesday, 17 April 2024

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

CMA wins second legal challenge in Cérélia/Jus Rol case

CMA wins second legal challenge in Cérélia/Jus Rol case

Wednesday, 10 April 2024

The Court of Appeal has fully dismissed a legal challenge from Cérélia, and upheld the Competition Appeal Tribunal’s finding that the CMA was ‘rationa...

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Opening remarks at the American Bar Association (ABA) Chair’s Showcase on AI Foundation Models

Opening remarks at the American Bar Association (ABA) Chair’s Showcase on AI Foundation Models

Wednesday, 10 April 2024

Remarks by Sarah Cardell, CEO of the CMA, delivered during the 72nd Antitrust Law Spring Meeting. Washington DC, USA....

CMA outlines growing concerns in markets for AI Foundation Models

CMA outlines growing concerns in markets for AI Foundation Models

Wednesday, 10 April 2024

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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Pharma deal could reduce choice and lead to higher prices for HRT treatments

Pharma deal could reduce choice and lead to higher prices for HRT treatments

Thursday, 04 April 2024

Following its Phase 1 investigation, the CMA has found that Theramex's proposed purchase of Femoston and Duphaston could reduce competition and choice...

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Spread betting deal raises competition concerns

Spread betting deal raises competition concerns

Thursday, 04 April 2024

The deal seeks to combine the only 2 licensed sports spread betting operators in the UK market. ...

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High fuel margins ‘concerning’ CMA finds

High fuel margins ‘concerning’ CMA finds

Thursday, 28 March 2024

The CMA’s latest monitoring report on road fuel shows that prices at the pump have risen since late January, accompanied by above average margins and ...

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Green claims: CMA secures landmark changes from ASOS, Boohoo and Asda

Green claims: CMA secures landmark changes from ASOS, Boohoo and Asda

Wednesday, 27 March 2024

Following CMA action, millions of consumers can now expect to see accurate and clear green claims when shopping for fashion items with ASOS, Boohoo an...

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Vodafone / Three deal could leave consumers and businesses worse off

Vodafone / Three deal could leave consumers and businesses worse off

Friday, 22 March 2024

The deal, which seeks to combine 2 of the 4 UK mobile network operators, could lead to higher prices for customers and affect investment in UK mobile ...

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