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Vodafone / CK Hutchison JV merger inquiry

The CMA is investigating the anticipated joint venture between Vodafone Group Plc and CK Hutchison Holdings Limited concerning Vodafone Limited and Hutchison 3G UK Limited.

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Suspected anti competitive conduct in relation to the supply of chemicals for use in the construction industry

The CMA is investigating suspected anti-competitive conduct in relation to the supply of chemical admixtures and additives for use in concrete, cement, mortars and related construction products under Chapter I CA98.

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Circle Health / BMI Healthcare: Review of undertakings

The CMA is reviewing the undertakings in lieu of a reference relating to the completed acquisition by Circle Health Holdings Limited of all the issued share capital of CHC Healthcare Holdings Limited.

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Press release: Deal could see DJs paying more to keep partygoers entertained

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

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AlphaTheta / Serato merger inquiry

The CMA is investigating the anticipated acquisition by AlphaTheta Corporation of Serato Audio Research Limited.

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Daily Mail and General Holdings Limited / News Corp UK & Ireland Limited merger inquiry

The CMA is investigating the anticipated joint venture between Daily Mail and General Holdings Limited and News Corp UK & Ireland Limited in respect of their newspaper printing activities in Great Britain.

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Pennon / Sumisho Osaka Gas Water UK merger inquiry

The CMA is investigating the completed acquisition by Pennon Group Plc of Sumisho Osaka Gas Water UK Limited (including its subsidiary Sutton and East Surrey Water Plc) under the Water Industry Act 1991.

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Corporate report: Groceries Market Investigation (Controlled Land) Order – Register of decisions

A register of decisions reached by the CMA under Schedule 4 to the Groceries Market Investigation (Controlled Land) Order 2010.

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Open consultation: Draft consumer protection law compliance guidance for unregulated providers of will writing and other legal services

The CMA is consulting on draft consumer protection law compliance guidance for unregulated businesses providing will writing, online divorce and pre-paid probate services.

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Will writing and other unregulated legal services

The CMA has launched a new consumer enforcement investigation to protect consumers following complaints about providers offering will-writing, online divorce, and pre-paid probate services.

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Press release: CMA penalty decision upheld in major drug market sharing case

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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Hydrocortisone tablets: alleged excessive and unfair pricing, anti competitive agreements and abusive conduct (50277)

The CMA investigated alleged excessive and unfair pricing, anti-competitive agreements and abusive conduct with respect to hydrocortisone tablets under Chapters I and II CA98 and Articles 101 and 102 TFEU.

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Research: CMA AI strategic update

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has released its AI strategic update, which sets out how it is ensuring consumers, businesses and the wider economy reap the benefits of developments in AI, while harms are mitigated.

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Spreadex / Sporting Index merger inquiry

The CMA is investigating the completed acquisition by Spreadex Limited of the B2C business of Sporting Index Limited.

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Vodafone / CK Hutchison JV merger inquiry

The CMA is investigating the anticipated joint venture between Vodafone Group Plc and CK Hutchison Holdings Limited concerning Vodafone Limited and Hutchison 3G UK Limited.

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Guidance: How we are investigating the Vodafone/Three potential merger

Why the CMA is investigating the potential Vodafone/Three merger and?what it might mean for consumers.

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T&L Sugars/Tereos merger inquiry

The CMA is investigating the anticipated acquisition by T&L Sugars Limited of the UK packing and distribution site and business-to-consumer activities of Tereos United Kingdom and Ireland Limited from Tereos SCA.

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T&L Sugars/Tereos merger inquiry

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The CMA is investigating the anticipated acquisition by T&L Sugars Limited of the UK packing and distribution site and business-to-consumer activities of Tereos United Kingdom and Ireland Limited from Tereos SCA.

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Investigation into Google’s ‘Privacy Sandbox’ browser changes

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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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Lindab / HAS Vent merger inquiry

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The CMA is investigating the completed acquisition by Lindab International AB of HAS-Vent Holdings Limited.

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Press release: Ventilation deal could increase construction prices

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

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Guidance: Confidentiality waiver template

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A template of a confidentiality waiver that allows discussions between the CMA and other competition authorities on multi-jurisdictional merger investigations.

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Form: Merger notice forms

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Forms for businesses to use to notify the CMA of an anticipated or completed merger.

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Consultation outcome: Changes to CMA rules of procedure for merger, market and special reference groups (CMA17)

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The CMA consulted on proposed updates to the CMA rules of procedure for merger, market and special reference groups (CMA17).

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Guidance: Phase 2 remedies form

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Remedies form to be completed by merger parties for proposing remedies during a phase 2 merger inquiry.

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Guidance: Rules of procedure for merger, market and special reference groups: CMA17

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Procedural rules for CMA panel member groups conducting phase 2 merger or market investigations or certain regulatory references or appeals.

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T&L Sugars/Tereos merger inquiry

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The CMA is investigating the anticipated acquisition by T&L Sugars Limited of the UK packing and distribution site and business-to-consumer activities of Tereos United Kingdom and Ireland Limited from Tereos SCA.

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Referral of the proposed Green Freeports in Scotland Subsidy Scheme by Scottish Government and Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

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The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has published its report providing advice to Scottish Government (SG) and Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) concerning the proposed Green Freeports in Scotland Subsidy Scheme.

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Press release: CMA seeks views on AI partnerships and other arrangements

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Invitation to comment launched by the CMA on the partnerships between Microsoft and Mistral AI, and Amazon and Anthropic, and Microsoft’s hiring of former employees and related arrangements with Inflection AI.

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Microsoft / Inflection AI inquiry

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The CMA is investigating Microsoft Corporation’s (Microsoft) hiring of certain former employees of Inflection AI, Inc. (Inflection AI) and its entry into associated arrangements with Inflection AI.

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Microsoft / Mistral AI partnership merger inquiry

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The CMA is investigating the partnership between Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft) and Mistral AI.

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Amazon / Anthropic partnership merger inquiry

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The CMA is investigating Amazon.com, Inc’s (Amazon) partnership with Anthropic PDC (Anthropic).

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Speech: Speech to the Regulation Forum Chairs' Summit

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

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Transparency data: CMA: senior officials' business expenses, Q3 2023 to 2024

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Data on senior officials’ business expenses.

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Speech: Speech to the Regulation Forum Chairs' Summit

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

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Suspected anti competitive conduct in relation to the supply of chemicals for use in the construction industry

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The CMA is investigating suspected anti-competitive conduct in relation to the supply of chemical admixtures and additives for use in concrete, cement, mortars and related construction products under Chapter I CA98.

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Press release: CMA wins legal challenge against CAT on home search warrants

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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 investigation.

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Public Transport Ticketing Schemes Block Exemption

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The CMA is reviewing the Public Transport Ticketing Schemes Block Exemption Order to inform its recommendation to government on whether to replace or vary it when it expires on 28 February 2026.

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Open consultation: Public Transport Ticketing Schemes Block Exemption: call for inputs

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The CMA is reviewing the Public Transport Ticketing Schemes Block Exemption.

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Press release: CMA wins legal challenge against CAT on home search warrants

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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 investigation.

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Transparency data: CMA: workforce management information February 2024

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Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.

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Pharmacy2U / Lloyds Direct merger inquiry

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The CMA is investigating the completed acquisition by Pharmacy2U of Lloyds Direct.

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Financial resilience appeal 2023

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The CMA has published its final determination and Order in the appeal by Utilita Energy Limited (Utilita) against the decision of Ofgem (GEMA) to introduce a common minimum capital requirement, which was published on 26 July 2023.

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

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

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Corporate report: 10 years of the CMA

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Promoting competitive markets and tackling unfair behaviour.

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