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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.
Based on publicly published press releases (last 12 months)
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Thursday, 21 May 2026
The CMA’s initial investigation into Welltower’s purchase of UK care homes found competition concerns in 30 local areas...
Thursday, 21 May 2026
Civil engineering market study sets out recommendations to tackle long-standing delivery issues in road and rail infrastructure....
Friday, 15 May 2026
CMA independent inquiry group concludes deal can proceed if Shutterstock sells its editorial business...
Friday, 15 May 2026
A keynote speech by Jessica Lennard, CMA Chief Strategy & External Affairs Officer, delivered at the W@CompetitionUK and SuperWomen of Colour event. ...
Thursday, 14 May 2026
CMA sets out scope of its investigation to determine whether Microsoft should be designated with strategic market status for its business software eco...
Friday, 01 May 2026
Report assesses impact of the conflict in the Middle East on fuel prices and margins until the end of March 2026....
Wednesday, 22 April 2026
A speech by Jessica Lennard, CMA Chief Strategy & External Affairs Officer....
Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Referral to phase 2 comes after period to resolve concerns has expired....
Friday, 17 April 2026
CMA welcomes newly appointed non-executive directors to the board....
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
The AA Driving School and BSM Driving School – both of which are owned by the AA – must refund more than 80,000 customers and pay a fine of £4.2 milli...
Tuesday, 31 March 2026
CMA aims to create greater choice for UK businesses and public sector at pivotal time of advances in AI....
Friday, 27 March 2026
Five companies now under investigation as the CMA steps up its work to tackle fake reviews and misleading star ratings – and protect people online....
Tuesday, 24 March 2026
The CMA has set out its final reforms – which will start coming into force later this year – to help pet owners better navigate the vet services marke...
Thursday, 19 March 2026
Investigation examines whether Adobe’s early cancellation fees are unfair and misleading....
Thursday, 12 March 2026
Greater scrutiny of prices paid at the pump in light of the conflict in the Middle East....
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
The CMA is examining heating oil amid concerns about rising prices due to conflict in the Middle East. ...
Tuesday, 10 March 2026
An independent group of experts appointed by the CMA has decided how much revenue 5 water companies are allowed following their rejection of Ofwat’s d...
Thursday, 05 March 2026
The final decision follows a consultation on the CMA’s phase 2 interim report....
Thursday, 05 March 2026
The CMA has launched a market study into the £8 billion private dentistry sector to make sure it is working well for UK consumers....
Monday, 02 March 2026
Probe will examine whether hotel chains used a data services provider to share sensitive information...
Thursday, 26 February 2026
A speech by Sarah Cardell, the CMA’s Chief Executive, delivered at The Economist’s Antitrust Summit 2026....
Thursday, 26 February 2026
A new online campaign is helping businesses in the UK make their pricing clearer – and avoid legal pitfalls....
Friday, 13 February 2026
Speech delivered by Emma Cochrane, Acting Executive Director, Consumer Protection at the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)....
Friday, 13 February 2026
The CMA has imposed a £473,000 penalty on Euro Car Parks for failing to respond to a notice that legally required the company to provide information....
Tuesday, 10 February 2026
Commitments would deliver immediate improvements to the way UK developers publish apps and how they access Apple’s tools....
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Measures are first to be consulted on under the digital markets competition regime....
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....