GovWire

Competition Markets Authority


 File Picture

Aramark / Entier merger inquiry

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the completed acquisition by Aramark Limited of Entier Limited.

0 comments Read Full Article
 File Picture

Investigation into suspected anti competitive conduct by Vifor Pharma in relation to intravenous iron treatments

The CMA investigated whether Vifor Pharma might have abused a dominant position through its conduct in relation to intravenous iron treatments.

0 comments Read Full Article
 File Picture

Transparency data: CMA board: register of interests

The register of interests of the members of the Competition and Markets Authority board.

0 comments Read Full Article
 File Picture

SMFLH / MRL merger inquiry

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the completed acquisition by SMFL LCI Helicopters Limited (SMFLH) of Macquarie Rotorcraft Limited (MRL).

0 comments Read Full Article
 File Picture

Correspondence: CMA letter to Barclays about breaching Part 5 of the Retail Banking Order (notified in October 2024)

Letter to Barclays Bank UK plc, after the Competition and Markets Authority found it breached Part 5 (Payment Transactions Histories) of the Retail Banking Market Investigation Order 2017.

0 comments Read Full Article
 File Picture

Suspected anti competitive conduct in relation to fragrances and fragrance ingredients (51257)

The CMA is investigating suspected anti-competitive behavior in relation to the supply of fragrances and fragrance ingredients under Chapter I CA98.

0 comments Read Full Article
 File Picture

Keysight / Spirent merger inquiry

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the anticipated acquisition by Keysight Technologies, Inc. of Spirent Communications plc.

0 comments Read Full Article
 File Picture

Competition enforcement – a view from the CMA

Speech by Juliette Enser, Executive Director for Competition Enforcement, delivered at CompLaw: Advanced EU, London.

0 comments Read Full Article
 File Picture

Anti competitive conduct in relation to vehicle recycling and advertising of recycling related features

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued an infringement decision after finding anti-competitive conduct in the advertising of recycling-related features of new cars, and in the recycling of old or written-off (or ‘end-of-life’) cars and vans.

0 comments Read Full Article
 File Picture

Constellation Developments Limited / ABVR Holdings Limited

The CMA is investigating the completed acquisition by Constellation Developments Limited of ABVR Holdings Limited.

0 comments Read Full Article
 File Picture

Referral of the proposed Automotive Innovation Grants scheme by UK Research and Innovation

The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has accepted a request for a report providing advice to UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) concerning its proposed Automotive Innovation Grants scheme.

0 comments Read Full Article
 File Picture

Referral of the proposed subsidy to Kishorn Port Limited by Highlands and Islands Enterprise

The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has published a report providing advice to Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) concerning its proposed Subsidy to Kishorn Port Limited (KPL).

0 comments Read Full Article
 File Picture

Independent report: Report on the Subsidy to Kishorn Port Limited by Highlands and Islands Enterprise

The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has published its report providing advice to Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) regarding its proposed Subsidy to Kishorn Port Limited (KPL).

0 comments Read Full Article
 File Picture

viagogo / StubHub merger inquiry

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the completed acquisition by PUG LLC (viagogo) of the StubHub business of eBay Inc.

0 comments Read Full Article
 File Picture

SMS investigation into Apple’s mobile ecosystem

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating whether to designate Apple as having strategic market status (SMS) in the provision of mobile ecosystem services including its mobile operating system, native app distribution platform and mobile browser and browser engine.

0 comments Read Full Article
 File Picture

SMS investigation into Google’s mobile ecosystem

The CMA is investigating whether to designate Google as having strategic market status (SMS) in the provision of mobile ecosystem services including its mobile operating system, native app distribution platform and mobile browser and browser engine.

0 comments Read Full Article
 File Picture

Corporate report: Competition Act 1998: public register of decisions

The public register of decisions made under the Competition Act 1998 (CA98).

0 comments Read Full Article

Corporate report: Competition Act 1998: public register of decisions

 File Picture

The public register of decisions made under the Competition Act 1998 (CA98).

0 comments Read Full Article

MasterCard / VocaLink merger inquiry

 File Picture

The CMA investigated the anticipated acquisition by MasterCard UK Holdco Limited, an affiliate of MasterCard International Incorporated, of VocaLink Holdings Limited.

0 comments Read Full Article

Schlumberger / ChampionX merger inquiry

 File Picture

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the anticipated acquisition by Schlumberger Limited of ChampionX Corporation.

0 comments Read Full Article

Kpler / Spire Global merger inquiry

 File Picture

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the completed acquisition by Kpler Holding SA of Spire Global Inc.’s maritime data business.

0 comments Read Full Article

Veterinary services for household pets

 File Picture

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is conducting a market investigation into veterinary services for household pets.

0 comments Read Full Article

Water PR24 price redeterminations

 File Picture

Ofwat has referred its 2024 price reviews (PR24) for 5 water companies to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for redetermination.

0 comments Read Full Article

Water code modification appeal 2025 (Castle Water)

 File Picture

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has received an application for permission to appeal by Castle Water Limited against Ofwat’s decision to reject Castle Water’s request for a change to the Wholesale Retail Code, which was published on 5 February 2025.

0 comments Read Full Article

Referral of the proposed subsidy to Great British Energy by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

 File Picture

The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has accepted a request for a report providing advice to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) concerning its proposed subsidy to Great British Energy.

0 comments Read Full Article

Transparency data: CMA board meeting minutes: March 2025

 File Picture

Minutes of the CMA board meeting on 19 March 2025.

0 comments Read Full Article

Topps Tiles / CTD Tiles (certain assets) merger inquiry

 File Picture

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the completed acquisition by Topps Tiles Plc of certain assets of Tildist Realisations Limited (formerly CTD Tiles Limited).

0 comments Read Full Article

Transparency data: CMA: workforce management information March 2025

 File Picture

Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.

0 comments Read Full Article

Kpler / Spire Global merger inquiry

 File Picture

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the anticipated acquisition by Kpler Holding SA of Spire Global Inc.’s Maritime Data Business.

0 comments Read Full Article

Kpler / Spire Global merger inquiry

 File Picture

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the anticipated acquisition by Kpler Holding SA of Spire Global Inc.’s Maritime Data Business.

0 comments Read Full Article

Corporate report: Competition Act 1998: public register of decisions

 File Picture

The public register of decisions made under the Competition Act 1998 (CA98).

0 comments Read Full Article

Anti competitive behaviour relating to freelance labour in the production and broadcasting of sports content

 File Picture

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued an infringement decision under the Competition Act 1998 after investigating anti-competitive arrangements in relation to the purchase of freelance services supporting the production and broadcasting of sports content in the UK.

0 comments Read Full Article

Referral of the proposed West Midlands Bus Network Support Grant scheme by West Midlands Combined Authority

 File Picture

The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has published a report providing advice to West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) concerning its proposed West Midlands Bus Network Support Grant scheme.

0 comments Read Full Article

Independent report: Report on the proposed West Midlands Bus Network Support Grant scheme

 File Picture

The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has published its report prepared in response to a request from West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) concerning the proposed West Midlands Bus Network Support Grant scheme.

0 comments Read Full Article

Kpler / Spire Global merger inquiry

 File Picture

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the anticipated acquisition by Kpler Holding SA of Spire Global Inc.’s Maritime Data Business.

0 comments Read Full Article

Referral of the proposed subsidy to First Hampshire & Dorset Limited by Portsmouth City Council

 File Picture

The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has published a report providing advice to Portsmouth City Council concerning its proposed subsidy to First Hampshire & Dorset Limited.

0 comments Read Full Article

SES S.A. / Intelsat Holdings S.à r.l. merger inquiry

 File Picture

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the anticipated acquisition by SES S.A. of Intelsat Holdings S.à r.l. Both companies supply satellite connectivity services.

0 comments Read Full Article

Cloud services market investigation

 File Picture

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the supply of public cloud infrastructure services in the UK.

0 comments Read Full Article

MRI Software / Capita One merger inquiry

 File Picture

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigated the completed acquisition by MRI Software LLC of Capita One Limited.

0 comments Read Full Article

Transparency data: Merger investigation outcomes

 File Picture

Outcomes of merger investigations carried out by the CMA under the Enterprise Act 2002.

0 comments Read Full Article

Corporate report: Mergers orders and undertakings register

 File Picture

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

0 comments Read Full Article

GXO / Wincanton merger inquiry

 File Picture

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the completed acquisition by GXO Logistics, Inc. of Wincanton Plc.

0 comments Read Full Article

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

 File Picture

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

0 comments Read Full Article

Guidance: What businesses need to know about unfair commercial practices

 File Picture

A short guide to how businesses and traders must treat consumers fairly, under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act.

0 comments Read Full Article

Guidance: Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations traders: OFT1008

 File Picture

This guidance was intended to help traders to comply with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (CPRs). It is replaced by 'CMA207: unfair commercial practices' from 6 April 2025.

0 comments Read Full Article

Recent Comments

Follow Us on Twitter

Share This


Enjoyed this? Why not share it with others if you've found it useful by using one of the tools below: