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CMA launches initial review of artificial intelligence models

CMA launches initial review of artificial intelligence models

Thursday, 04 May 2023

The CMA is opening an initial review of competition and consumer protection considerations in the development and use of AI foundation models....

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Ensuring effective competition in digital markets, for people, businesses and the economy

Ensuring effective competition in digital markets, for people, businesses and the economy

Wednesday, 26 April 2023

A statement on mergers and digital markets from Marcus Bokkerink, Chair, and Sarah Cardell, CEO, CMA....

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Microsoft / Activision deal prevented to protect innovation and choice in cloud gaming

Microsoft / Activision deal prevented to protect innovation and choice in cloud gaming

Wednesday, 26 April 2023

The CMA has prevented Microsoft’s proposed purchase of Activision over concerns the deal would alter the future of the fast-growing cloud gaming marke...

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New bill to stamp out unfair practices and promote competition in digital markets

New bill to stamp out unfair practices and promote competition in digital markets

Tuesday, 25 April 2023

The CMA welcomes draft legislation enhancing its ability to promote competition and protect consumers, including new powers for its Digital Markets Un...

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Hearing implants deal could mean worse outcomes for patients

Hearing implants deal could mean worse outcomes for patients

Thursday, 20 April 2023

CMA provisionally finds hearing implants merger could substantially reduce competition, potentially leading to worse outcomes for patients and higher ...

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App developers on Google Play store offered payment choices following CMA probe

App developers on Google Play store offered payment choices following CMA probe

Wednesday, 19 April 2023

Google has said it will allow developers to use alternative payment options after CMA investigation into its control over Google Play in-app purchases...

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Action against private hospitals to boost patients’ access to information

Action against private hospitals to boost patients’ access to information

Wednesday, 12 April 2023

Two hospitals have been warned to provide information for publication about the quality of their private healthcare services after failing to comply w...

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Price cap on Airwave Network “only option” to reduce cost to emergency services

Price cap on Airwave Network “only option” to reduce cost to emergency services

Wednesday, 05 April 2023

The CMA will restrict how much Motorola can charge the emergency services to use the Airwave Network....

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Kate Jones appointed new head of Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum

Kate Jones appointed new head of Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum

Tuesday, 04 April 2023

The DRCF is pleased to announce the newly appointed Chief Executive, Kate Jones....

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Wowcher investigated over online ‘urgency’ claims

Wowcher investigated over online ‘urgency’ claims

Friday, 31 March 2023

CMA calls on businesses to review practices as it investigates second firm over use of ‘urgency’ claims...

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CMA grants energy firm permission to appeal Ofgem licence changes

CMA grants energy firm permission to appeal Ofgem licence changes

Thursday, 30 March 2023

Northern Powergrid can now appeal changes by Ofgem to their energy licences, which affect how much Northern Powergrid can charge their customers....

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Shoppers urged to call out online rip offs as CMA unveils ‘red lines’

Shoppers urged to call out online rip offs as CMA unveils ‘red lines’

Tuesday, 28 March 2023

The CMA is launching a new phase of its successful ‘Online Rip-Off Tip-Off’ campaign, which this year is urging consumers to report online rip-offs vi...

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CMA narrows scope of concerns in Microsoft – Activision review

CMA narrows scope of concerns in Microsoft – Activision review

Friday, 24 March 2023

The CMA has today issued updated provisional findings in its assessment of Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision....

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New CMA strategy prioritises outcomes for people, businesses, and economy

New CMA strategy prioritises outcomes for people, businesses, and economy

Thursday, 23 March 2023

The annual plan details the CMA’s new strategy and priorities for promoting competitive markets and tackling unfair behaviour...

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Construction firms fined nearly £60 million for breaking competition law by bid rigging

Construction firms fined nearly £60 million for breaking competition law by bid rigging

Thursday, 23 March 2023

The CMA has fined 10 construction firms a total of nearly £60 million for illegally colluding to rig bids for demolition and asbestos removal contract...

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Tech deal could make computer servers more expensive for UK businesses

Tech deal could make computer servers more expensive for UK businesses

Wednesday, 22 March 2023

Broadcom’s deal to buy VMware could lead to less innovation and drive up the cost of computer parts used by government, banks and telecoms....

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First major reports on UK Internal Market published

First major reports on UK Internal Market published

Wednesday, 22 March 2023

The OIM has published its first annual and periodic reports on the UK internal market. This is the first time a systematic review of the internal mark...

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Healthcare deal could lead to higher costs for NHS

Healthcare deal could lead to higher costs for NHS

Friday, 17 March 2023

Deal to combine healthcare tech and data specialists could lead to lower quality and more expensive software options for the NHS....

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Supermarket petrol station merger could increase prices for motorists and shoppers

Supermarket petrol station merger could increase prices for motorists and shoppers

Tuesday, 14 March 2023

CMA investigation finds Asda’s purchase of 132 petrol stations and attached grocery stores from the Co-op could mean higher prices or less choice for ...

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CMA launches investigation into fragrances and fragrance ingredients

CMA launches investigation into fragrances and fragrance ingredients

Wednesday, 08 March 2023

The CMA has launched an investigation into suspected anti-competitive conduct in relation to the supply of fragrances and fragrance ingredients....

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Merger could mean costlier and lower quality inspections for food industry

Merger could mean costlier and lower quality inspections for food industry

Monday, 06 March 2023

CMA’s investigation into Eville & Jones’ acquisition of Vorenta has raised competition concerns in the provision of various veterinary public health i...

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CMA provisionally clears satellite comms deal following in depth review

CMA provisionally clears satellite comms deal following in depth review

Wednesday, 01 March 2023

The decision comes after a Phase 2 review revealed Viasat and Inmarsat will likely face significant competition from both emerging and established pla...

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New guidance to help businesses co operate on environment

New guidance to help businesses co operate on environment

Tuesday, 28 February 2023

New draft guidance published by the CMA will help businesses work together with confidence towards achieving environmental goals....

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Speech to the Social Market Foundation

Speech to the Social Market Foundation

Tuesday, 28 February 2023

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

Home building and renting probed to help buyers and tenants

Home building and renting probed to help buyers and tenants

Tuesday, 28 February 2023

The CMA has launched a market study into housebuilding and a separate project considering consumer rights for those in rented homes....

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UK merger control in 2023

UK merger control in 2023

Monday, 27 February 2023

A speech delivered by Sarah Cardell, Chief Executive of the CMA, to the UK Competition Law Conference 2023....

Experts appointed as UK looks to level digital playing field for consumers

Experts appointed as UK looks to level digital playing field for consumers

Thursday, 23 February 2023

Leaders from competition, academia and industry brought in to advise the CMA as it prepares for new powers to oversee digital markets...

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First internal market report finds proposed peat ban does not raise major concerns for businesses

First internal market report finds proposed peat ban does not raise major concerns for businesses

Tuesday, 21 February 2023

The OIM has published its first report, which found that the UK Government’s proposal to ban the sale of horticultural peat in England from 2024 would...

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Takeover of eight vet businesses could increase costs for animal owners

Takeover of eight vet businesses could increase costs for animal owners

Friday, 17 February 2023

CMA initial investigations into IVC’s purchase of eight independent vet businesses find competition concerns...

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CMA reminds employers to avoid anti competitive practices

CMA reminds employers to avoid anti competitive practices

Thursday, 09 February 2023

New materials published by the CMA remind employers to brush up on competition law and avoid illegal collusion...

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