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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, 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....
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. ...
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Environment Agency Illegal waste site in Ramsgate shut by Environment Agency
Environment Agency Vehicles seized in operation at Worcestershire waste site
Ofsted Martyn Oliver's speech at Voice 21's Speaking Summit 2026
Natural England Spring awakens at Wealden Heaths National Nature Reserve
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero New radar systems to unlock offshore wind