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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is a UK government department responsible for promoting competition for the benefit of consumers, investigating mergers, markets and regulated industries, and enforcing competition and consumer law.
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Wednesday, 21 January 2026
The CMA has today launched a consultation on its priorities for 2026 to 2027 in the first detailed implementation plan under its new 2026 to 2029 Stra...
Monday, 19 January 2026
Consultation launched on whether to remove market remedies, which could benefit more than 10,000 businesses....
Thursday, 15 January 2026
Aramark’s purchase of Entier found to harm competition in the UK for offshore catering services....
Thursday, 15 January 2026
Call for evidence launched as CMA merger efficiencies review gets underway....
Monday, 22 December 2025
Remedies proposed to resolve concerns that Vandemoortele’s deal to buy Délifrance could have led to higher costs for supermarkets and commercial foods...
Monday, 22 December 2025
CMA publishes latest report analysing competition in the road fuel market and the factors influencing prices paid by drivers....
Wednesday, 17 December 2025
CMA interim report highlights persistent issues in the civil engineering market for roads and railways – which appear to hinder UK growth and producti...
Thursday, 20 November 2025
A speech by Sarah Cardell, the CMA’s Chief Executive, delivered at the Chatham House Competition Policy Conference 2025 to launch the CMA’s 2026 to 20...
Tuesday, 18 November 2025
CMA opens investigations into 8 businesses, issues advisory letters to 100 firms and publishes finalised guidance for businesses....
Friday, 07 November 2025
Greencore’s proposed purchase of rival Bakkavor will create one of the UK’s largest convenience food businesses....
Monday, 03 November 2025
Getty’s proposed purchase of Shutterstock will move to an in-depth Phase 2 investigation after the CMA identified potential concerns....
Thursday, 23 October 2025
A speech by Doug Gurr, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Interim Chair, delivered at the International Chambers of Commerce conference 2025....
Wednesday, 22 October 2025
Following extensive consultation, the CMA confirms proposed decisions....
Wednesday, 15 October 2025
Comprehensive refresh seeks to ensure merger remedies are effective, provide greater certainty for businesses and allow more deals to be cleared....
Tuesday, 14 October 2025
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today published the provisional decision in its market investigation into the UK’s £6.3 billion veteri...
Monday, 13 October 2025
Constellation’s purchase of Aston Barclay will move to an in-depth Phase 2 investigation after the CMA identified potential competition concerns....
Thursday, 09 October 2025
Following extensive consultation, the CMA confirms proposed decision. ...
Thursday, 09 October 2025
An Independent Group of experts appointed by the CMA has released its provisional redeterminations on the price controls of the 5 water companies that...
Friday, 26 September 2025
Latest monitoring report from the CMA outlines developments in the road fuel market since its last update in June 2025....
Thursday, 25 September 2025
Fans will have accurate information about the benefits of different types of tickets and more information about pricing before and during sales....
Friday, 19 September 2025
Independent CMA panel found Spreadex’s purchase of Sporting Index would reduce specialist betting providers from 2 to 1....
Wednesday, 17 September 2025
Speech by Sarah Cardell, Chief Executive of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), delivered to the Fordham Competition Law Institute Conference...
Wednesday, 10 September 2025
Speech by Sarah Cardell, the CMA's Chief Executive, delivered at the BVCA Summit 2025....
Friday, 15 August 2025
CMA publishes the latest set of banking scores, meaning consumers and businesses can more easily compare services and get the best possible bang for t...
Tuesday, 05 August 2025
Aramark’s completed purchase of Entier will move to an in-depth Phase 2 investigation after the CMA identified a potential concern....
Wednesday, 23 July 2025
Measures designed to boost the UK’s app economy, unlocking global success and ensuring UK consumers aren’t left behind....
Wednesday, 09 July 2025
Consultation underway on payment by housebuilders and changes to how they handle sensitive information to address CMA’s concerns....
Sunday, 29 June 2025
Today’s monitoring report sets out the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) observations on developments in the UK’s road fuel retail market sinc...
Tuesday, 24 June 2025
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is today proposing to designate Google with 'strategic market status' (SMS) in general search and search a...
Thursday, 19 June 2025
CMA has cleared GXO’s acquisition of Wincanton following the business’s offer to sell Wincanton’s dedicated grocery warehousing business. ...
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