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Investigation into Google’s ‘Privacy Sandbox’ browser changes

The CMA has accepted commitments offered by Google that address the CMA’s competition concerns resulting from investigating Google’s proposals to remove third-party cookies and other functionalities from its Chrome browser.

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Referral of the proposed Capital Investment Scheme by Scottish Enterprise

The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has accepted a request for a report providing advice to Scottish Enterprise concerning its proposed Capital Investment Scheme.

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Supply of construction services

The CMA is investigating suspected anti-competitive arrangements in the supply of construction services in the United Kingdom which may infringe Chapter I of the Competition Act 1998.

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Independent report: Report on the Contracts for Difference Clean Industry Bonus subsidy scheme

The SAU has published its report prepared in response to a request from Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) concerning the proposed Contracts for Difference Clean Industry Bonus subsidy scheme.

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Referral of the proposed Contracts for Difference Clean Industry Bonus Subsidy by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has published a report providing advice to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) concerning its proposed Contracts for Difference Clean Industry Bonus subsidy scheme.

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Boparan / ForFarmers (Burston and Radstock mills) merger inquiry

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the anticipated acquisition by Boparan Private Office Limited (via 2 Agriculture Limited) of ForFarmers UK Limited’s Burston and Radstock feed mills.

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Referral of the proposed subsidy to Berkeley Homes (East Thames) Limited by Homes England

The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has accepted a request for a report providing advice to Homes England concerning its proposed subsidy to Berkeley Homes (East Thames) Limited (Berkeley Homes).

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Synopsys / Ansys merger inquiry

The CMA is investigating the anticipated acquisition by Synopsys, Inc. of ANSYS, Inc.

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Press release: CMA could approve Synopsys / Ansys merger if competition concerns are resolved

Synopsys’ purchase of Ansys raises competition concerns in the supply of semiconductor chip design and light simulation products in the UK – but deal could be approved by the CMA if its concerns are resolved.

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Consultation outcome: Draft updated mergers guidance documents

The CMA is consulting on a package of 6 draft updated mergers guidance documents.

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Corporate report: CMA and ICO memorandum of understanding for regulatory coordination

Memorandum of understanding between the CMA and the ICO.

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Corporate report: Memorandum of understanding between the CMA, the Bank of England and the PRA

Memorandum of understanding between the CMA, the Bank and the PRA.

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Corporate report: CMA and FCA memorandum of understanding for regulatory coordination

Memorandum of understanding between the CMA and FCA.

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Corporate report: CMA and Ofcom memorandum of understanding for regulatory coordination

Memorandum of understanding between the CMA and Ofcom.

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Consultation outcome: Draft new guidance for road fuel monitoring

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is consulting on its draft guidance relating to the exercise of our new information gathering powers which are relevant to our road fuel monitoring function.

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Guidance: Road fuel monitoring guidance

Guidance on the Competition and Market Authority's (CMA) information gathering powers relating to road fuel monitoring.

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Referral of the proposed Extension Awards over £1 million subsidy scheme by Arts Council England

The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has published a report providing advice to Arts Council England (ACE) concerning its proposed Extension Awards over £1 million subsidy scheme.

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Referral of the proposed Extension Awards over £1 million subsidy scheme by Arts Council England

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The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has published a report providing advice to Arts Council England (ACE) concerning its proposed Extension Awards over £1 million subsidy scheme.

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Independent report: Report on the Extension Awards over £1 million subsidy scheme by Arts Council England

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The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has published its report prepared in response to a request from Arts Council England (ACE) concerning the proposed Extension Awards over £1 million subsidy scheme.

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Consultation outcome: Investigation procedures in Competition Act 1998 cases: CMA8

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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) consulted on an updated draft of its guidance on the CMA’s investigation procedures in Competition Act 1998 cases (CMA8).

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Consultation outcome: Updated CMA transparency and disclosure statement, including new overseas investigative assistance guidance

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The CMA is consulting on an updated version of transparency and disclosure: statement of the CMA’s policy and approach (CMA6).

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Consultation outcome: Review of the competition concurrency arrangements

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A call for inputs as part of the CMA's review of the competition concurrency arrangements.

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Corporate report: 10 year review of the competition concurrency arrangements

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The Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) review of the competition concurrency arrangements.

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Altrad / Stork UK merger inquiry

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The CMA investigated the anticipated acquisition by Altrad of Stork UK.

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Guidance: Merger reporting requirements for SMS firms

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Guidance for SMS firms and their advisors on merger reporting requirements.

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Guidance: Digital markets competition regime guidance

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Guidance for businesses, their advisors and other stakeholders on the CMA’s substantive and procedural approach to the digital markets competition regime, established by the DMCC Act 2024.

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Consultation outcome: Consultation on digital markets competition regime guidance

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The CMA consulted on the CMA’s substantive and procedural approach to assessing competition in digital markets under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers (DMCC) Act 2024.

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Correspondence: CMA letter to Somerset Bridge Group about a breach of the Private Motor Insurance Order

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Letter to Somerset Bridge Group Limited about its breaches of Part 2 of The Private Motor Insurance Market Investigation Order 2015.

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Correspondence: CMA letter to Direct Line Group about a breach of the Private Motor Insurance Order

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Letter to Direct Line Group Limited about its breach of Part 2 of The Private Motor Insurance Market Investigation Order 2015.

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Topps Tiles / CTD Tiles (certain assets) merger inquiry

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

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Referral of the proposed subsidy to CalMac Ferries Limited by Transport Scotland

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The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has published a report providing advice to Transport Scotland concerning its proposed subsidy to CalMac Ferries Limited.

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Carlsberg / Britvic merger inquiry

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The CMA is investigating the anticipated acquisition by Carlsberg UK Holdings Limited of Britvic plc.

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BlackRock / Preqin merger inquiry

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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the anticipated acquisition by BlackRock, Inc. of Preqin Limited.

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Referral of the proposed Business Rates Relief for Film Studios scheme by HM Treasury

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The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has accepted a request for a report providing advice to HM Treasury (HMT) concerning its proposed Business Rates Relief for Film Studios scheme.

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Sonoco / Eviosys merger inquiry

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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has investigated the completed acquisition by Sonoco Products Company of the Eviosys group, from entities managed by KPS Capital Partners LP and Crown Holdings, Inc.

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Referral of a proposed subsidy to CODA (Operations) Limited by Derry City and Strabane District Council

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The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has accepted a request for a report providing advice to Derry City and Strabane District Council concerning its proposed subsidy to CODA (Operations) Limited.

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Guidance: Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations traders: OFT1008

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This guidance is principally intended to help traders to comply with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (CPRs).

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Open consultation: Unfair commercial practices guidance

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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is consulting on draft guidance on the protection from unfair trading provisions in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers (DMCC) Act 2024.

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XSYS / MGS merger inquiry

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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigated the anticipated acquisition by XSYS Germany Holding GmbH of certain entities and assets comprising the MacDermid Graphics Solutions business.

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Guidance: Consumer protection enforcement guidance: CMA58

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How the CMA uses its consumer powers to address problems in markets, including its approach to compliance and enforcement of consumer law.

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Open consultation: Consumer protection: enforcement guidance

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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is consulting on draft guidance that describes the CMA’s role and powers related to consumer protection.

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Suspected anti competitive conduct in relation to the supply of roofing and other construction services

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The Competition Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating suspected anti-competitive arrangements in the supply of roofing and other construction services which may infringe Chapter I of the Competition Act 1998.

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Press release: CMA probes possible bid rigging in relation to school improvement fund

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The CMA has launched an investigation into suspected bid-rigging in relation to a key government fund for improving the condition of school buildings.

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Boparan / ForFarmers (Burston and Radstock mills) merger inquiry

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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the anticipated acquisition by Boparan Private Office Limited (via 2 Agriculture Limited) of ForFarmers UK Limited’s Burston and Radstock feed mills.

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Rail, Road and Inland Waterway Transport Block Exemption Regulation

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The CMA has reviewed the Rail, Road and Inland Waterway Transport Block Exemption Regulation.

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