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CMA frees hundreds more leaseholders from costly contract terms

CMA frees hundreds more leaseholders from costly contract terms

Wednesday, 13 March 2024

Over 500 households freed from problematic ground rent terms after further CMA intervention....

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CMA identifies multiple concerns in vets market

CMA identifies multiple concerns in vets market

Tuesday, 12 March 2024

The CMA has today published its main concerns following an initial review into the veterinary sector....

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CMA to appeal hydrocortisone ruling

CMA to appeal hydrocortisone ruling

Friday, 08 March 2024

The CMA believes the CAT’s decision to overturn nearly £100 million of fines for drug firms despite initially confirming flagrant anti-competitive con...

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Sugar deal could raise prices for UK shoppers

Sugar deal could raise prices for UK shoppers

Friday, 08 March 2024

The CMA’s initial investigation has found that TLS’ purchase of Tereos UK & Ireland could result in higher sugar prices....

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Domestic appliances deal cleared by the CMA

Domestic appliances deal cleared by the CMA

Thursday, 07 March 2024

Following a provisional clearance in February, the CMA is now allowing the proposed deal between Arçelik and Whirlpool to go ahead....

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20 years of UK merger control

20 years of UK merger control

Tuesday, 27 February 2024

A keynote speech by Sarah Cardell, Chief Executive of the CMA, to the Modern EU and UK Merger Control: 20th Anniversary Conference....

Why outcomes matter

Why outcomes matter

Tuesday, 27 February 2024

A speech delivered by Martin Coleman, Non-Executive Director and Panel Chair, Competition and Markets Authority on 'why outcomes matter'. The speech w...

CMA finds fundamental concerns in housebuilding market

CMA finds fundamental concerns in housebuilding market

Monday, 26 February 2024

The CMA has concluded its housebuilding market study in England, Scotland, and Wales....

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CMA to scrutinise infant formula market through a market study

CMA to scrutinise infant formula market through a market study

Tuesday, 20 February 2024

The market study into infant formula is part of the CMA’s ongoing work to contain cost of living pressures in the groceries sector. ...

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CMA will not recommend renewal of shipping competition exemption

CMA will not recommend renewal of shipping competition exemption

Friday, 09 February 2024

The CMA will not recommend renewing a ‘block exemption’, which provides an exemption from competition law for certain forms of cooperation between lin...

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Funeral costs increased slower than inflation following CMA order

Funeral costs increased slower than inflation following CMA order

Friday, 09 February 2024

Rules requiring price transparency continue to have a positive impact on funeral sector....

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Disqualified demolition director loses High Court bid to stay in role

Disqualified demolition director loses High Court bid to stay in role

Thursday, 08 February 2024

The High Court has refused an application by a director to remain in post after being disqualified by the CMA for his role in an illegal demolition ca...

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Provisional go ahead for domestic appliances deal

Provisional go ahead for domestic appliances deal

Thursday, 08 February 2024

CMA provisionally clears the anticipated deal between Arçelik and Whirlpool, finding that consumers will continue to have a wide range of choice...

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A transatlantic perspective from the UK’s CMA

A transatlantic perspective from the UK’s CMA

Friday, 02 February 2024

A speech delivered by Sarah Cardell, Chief Executive of the CMA, to the GCR Live: Law Leaders Global 2024 conference....

CMA investigates Vifor Pharma to safeguard essential anaemia treatment

CMA investigates Vifor Pharma to safeguard essential anaemia treatment

Wednesday, 31 January 2024

The investigation will consider whether Vifor Pharma has been engaging in anti-competitive conduct....

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CMA announces 2 new senior executive appointments

CMA announces 2 new senior executive appointments

Monday, 29 January 2024

The CMA has today appointed its new General Counsel and Executive Director for Digital Markets....

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CMA launches formal investigation into Vodafone / Three merger

CMA launches formal investigation into Vodafone / Three merger

Friday, 26 January 2024

Investigation will examine the potential impact the proposed deal could have on competition for consumers and businesses....

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CMA research report on competition and market power in UK labour market

CMA research report on competition and market power in UK labour market

Thursday, 25 January 2024

New Microeconomics Unit research explores trends in the UK job market including the market power of employers, the impact on wages, the use of restric...

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The CMA's research on competition and UK labour markets

The CMA's research on competition and UK labour markets

Thursday, 25 January 2024

A speech delivered by Sarah Cardell, Chief Executive of the Competition and Markets Authority, at Durham University....

CMA wins appeal on legal challenge to overseas information requests

CMA wins appeal on legal challenge to overseas information requests

Wednesday, 17 January 2024

The Court of Appeal agrees that companies outside the UK must provide information requested by the CMA – entirely dismissing legal challenges from BMW...

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The CMA's approach to digital markets regulation

The CMA's approach to digital markets regulation

Thursday, 11 January 2024

Remarks by Sarah Cardell, CEO of the CMA, delivered during the January 2024 Concurrences Tech Antitrust Conference, Palo Alto, USA....

CMA sets out approach to new digital markets regime

CMA sets out approach to new digital markets regime

Thursday, 11 January 2024

Sarah Cardell to tell Silicon Valley tech conference the new regime will be ‘evidence-based, targeted and proportionate.’...

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CMA wins legal challenge in emergency services case

CMA wins legal challenge in emergency services case

Friday, 22 December 2023

The CAT, in a unanimous decision, has upheld the CMA’s finding that Motorola was excessively pricing due to its virtually unconstrained monopoly on pr...

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CMA announces new Deputy General Counsel

CMA announces new Deputy General Counsel

Thursday, 21 December 2023

The CMA has appointed Jessica Radke to the new post of Deputy General Counsel. ...

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CMA and Bank of England agree new understanding to improve collaboration

CMA and Bank of England agree new understanding to improve collaboration

Tuesday, 19 December 2023

The CMA and the Bank of England have, for the first time, agreed a memorandum of understanding on how the two organisations will work together to deli...

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CMA announces two new Senior Director appointments

CMA announces two new Senior Director appointments

Friday, 15 December 2023

The CMA has confirmed Naomi Burgoyne as Senior Director for Mergers and Dan Turnbull as Senior Director for Markets ...

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CMA investigates Simba Sleep’s online sales practices?

CMA investigates Simba Sleep’s online sales practices?

Friday, 15 December 2023

CMA launches an investigation into the mattress firm over concerns that it could be making misleading price reduction claims ...

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CMA issues its first informal guidance to help green initiatives

CMA issues its first informal guidance to help green initiatives

Thursday, 14 December 2023

Open-door policy enables green collaboration by Fairtrade Foundation under Green Agreements Guidance....

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Unilever’s ‘green’ claims come under CMA microscope

Unilever’s ‘green’ claims come under CMA microscope

Tuesday, 12 December 2023

The CMA will scrutinise ‘green’ claims made by Unilever about certain household essential items, such as a number of cleaning products and toiletries....

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CMA builds on plan to support people, businesses and UK economy

CMA builds on plan to support people, businesses and UK economy

Monday, 11 December 2023

The CMA is inviting views on its areas of focus for 2024 to 2025. ...

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