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

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

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

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.

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Corporate report: Mergers orders and undertakings register

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

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GXO / Wincanton merger inquiry

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

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

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

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Guidance: What businesses need to know about unfair commercial practices

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

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Guidance: Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations traders: OFT1008

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.

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Guidance: Direct consumer enforcement guidance: CMA200

How the CMA will use its direct consumer enforcement powers under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024.

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Unfair commercial practices guidance

The CMA is consulting on draft guidance on the protection from unfair trading provisions in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers (DMCC) Act 2024.

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Consumer protection: enforcement guidance

The CMA consulted on draft guidance that describes the CMA’s role and powers related to consumer protection.

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Consultation on proposed commitments in respect of the Atlantic Joint Business Agreement

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is inviting representations from third parties on commitments offered by American Airlines; subsidiaries of International Consolidated Airlines Group: British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus; and Finnair. This consultation opened at 2pm on 28 March 2025 and will close at 5pm on 23 April 2025.

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Investigation of the Atlantic Joint Business Agreement

The Competition and Markets Authority (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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Referral of the proposed subsidy to The Auckland Project by Durham County Council

The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has published a report providing advice to Durham County Council concerning its proposed subsidy to The Auckland Project.

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Corporate report: Gender pay gap report 2023 to 2024

Data on the difference in employees’ average earnings from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.

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Corporate report: Ethnicity pay gap report 2023 to 2024

Data on the difference in employees’ average earnings as of 31 March 2024 by ethnicity.

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Veterinary services for household pets

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

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Corporate report: Mergers orders and undertakings register

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

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

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The 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.

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Suspected anti competitive behaviour relating to freelance and employed labour in the production, creation and/or broadcasting of television content, excluding sport

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The CMA investigated suspected breaches of competition law in relation to the purchase of freelance services and the employment of staff supporting the production, creation and/or broadcasting of television content in the UK, excluding sport content.

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Vets market investigation: an update from the Inquiry Chair

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Speech delivered by Martin Coleman, Inquiry Chair of the CMA’s market investigation into veterinary services for household pets.

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Direct consumer enforcement guidance and rules

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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is consulting on draft direct consumer enforcement guidance and rules.

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Spreadex / Sporting Index merger inquiry

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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the completed acquisition by Spreadex Limited of the B2C business of Sporting Index Limited.

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Proposed Recommendation that the Secretary of State replace the Assimilated Technology Transfer Block Exemption

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The CMA is consulting on a proposed recommendation that the Secretary of State replace the Assimilated Technology Transfer Block Exemption with a UK block exemption order, when it expires on 30 April 2026.

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Consultation on the CMA’s Proposed Recommendation on the Assimilated TTBER

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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is consulting on a proposed recommendation that the Secretary of State replace the Assimilated Technology Transfer Block Exemption with a UK block exemption order, when it expires on 30 April 2026.

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Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation

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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is reviewing the Assimilated Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation (the Assimilated TTBER).

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Synopsys / Ansys merger inquiry

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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the anticipated acquisition by Synopsys, Inc. of ANSYS, Inc.

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Promoting competition and protecting consumers in the digital age: a roadmap for growth

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A speech by Sarah Cardell, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Chief Executive, delivered at the techUK Tech Policy Conference 2025.

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Cérélia / Jus Rol merger inquiry

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The CMA investigated the completed acquisition by Cérélia Group Holding SAS (either directly or indirectly) of certain assets relating to the UK and Ireland dough business (Jus-Rol) of General Mills, Inc.

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SMS investigation into Google’s mobile ecosystem

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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.

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SMS investigation into Apple’s mobile ecosystem

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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.

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SMS investigations into Apple and Google’s mobile ecosystems

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How to share your views on the Strategic Market Status (SMS) investigations into Apple’s and Google’s mobile ecosystems.

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Referral of the proposed subsidy to Vivid Housing Limited for Victory Quay, Portsmouth by Homes England

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The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has published a report providing advice to Homes England concerning its proposed subsidy to Vivid Housing Limited.

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Lindab / HAS Vent merger inquiry

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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the completed acquisition by Lindab International AB of HAS-Vent Holdings Limited.

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Cloud services market investigation

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

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Private healthcare market investigation

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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has completed its remittal into the private healthcare market and has brought article 22 of the 2014 Order into force.

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Transparency data: CMA: workforce management information January 2025

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Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.

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Transparency data: CMA: workforce management information December 2024

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Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.

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IBM / HashiCorp merger inquiry

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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the anticipated acquisition by IBM of HashiCorp.

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Korean Air / Asiana Airlines merger inquiry

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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the anticipated acquisition by Korean Air Lines Co., Ltd of Asiana Airlines Inc.

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UK government bonds: suspected anti competitive arrangements

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The CMA has issued five separate infringement decisions under the Competition Act 1998 after investigating suspected anti-competitive arrangements in relation to UK government bonds.

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CMA reaches settlement with banks in competition case

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Banks agree to pay fines for past exchanges of sensitive information about UK government bonds.

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GXO / Wincanton merger inquiry

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

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Iberdrola / NWEN merger inquiry

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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the completed acquisition by Iberdrola, S.A., through its subsidiary Scottish Power Energy Networks Holdings Limited, of North West Electricity Networks (Jersey) Limited.

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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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