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Hotel booking sites to make major changes after CMA probe

Hotel booking sites to make major changes after CMA probe

Wednesday, 06 February 2019

The CMA has secured a victory for UK holidaymakers as some of the biggest online hotel booking sites make formal commitments to change their ways....

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Martin Coleman GCR Live speech

Martin Coleman GCR Live speech

Monday, 04 February 2019

Speech given by Martin Coleman, CMA Non-Executive Director and Panel Chair, at the GCR Live 8th Annual Antitrust Law Leaders Forum in Miami....

CMA orders sale of customer contracts in washroom suppliers’ merger

CMA orders sale of customer contracts in washroom suppliers’ merger

Friday, 25 January 2019

Rentokil Initial must sell several large supply contracts to satisfy CMA concerns over its merger with Cannon Hygiene. ...

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Tech merger may reduce options for people with communication needs

Tech merger may reduce options for people with communication needs

Friday, 25 January 2019

The CMA has found that Tobii’s acquisition of Smartbox may lead to less choice, higher prices and reduced innovation....

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Celebrities pledge to clean up their act on social media

Celebrities pledge to clean up their act on social media

Wednesday, 23 January 2019

Social media stars with millions of followers have agreed to change the way they label their posts, as a result of CMA action. ...

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CMA clears airport services merger

CMA clears airport services merger

Thursday, 17 January 2019

Menzies’ purchase of Airline Services cleared by CMA after in-depth CMA investigation....

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Merger of cashback websites raises competition concerns

Merger of cashback websites raises competition concerns

Monday, 07 January 2019

The CMA has found that TopCashback’s purchase of Quidco may lead to lower cashback rates for shoppers and higher prices for businesses using these sit...

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Aer Lingus / CityJet deal cleared for take off

Aer Lingus / CityJet deal cleared for take off

Friday, 21 December 2018

Aer Lingus’ deal with CityJet for the London City airport to Dublin route has been cleared after a CMA probe....

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Thermo Fisher’s takeover of Gatan comes under CMA microscope

Thermo Fisher’s takeover of Gatan comes under CMA microscope

Wednesday, 19 December 2018

Thermo Fisher’s acquisition of Gatan from Roper Technology raises concerns that customers using specialist microscopes could face higher prices or low...

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CMA tackles loyalty penalty charges

CMA tackles loyalty penalty charges

Wednesday, 19 December 2018

The CMA has today announced a package of reforms to tackle the substantial loyalty penalty impacting millions of people....

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CMA proposes reforms to improve competition in audit sector

CMA proposes reforms to improve competition in audit sector

Tuesday, 18 December 2018

Improvements to the independence and the quality of audits are the focus of the CMA’s market study update....

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Airport services merger receives provisional clearance

Airport services merger receives provisional clearance

Friday, 14 December 2018

Menzies’ purchase of Airline Services given provisional green light following in-depth CMA investigation....

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Two construction firms admit to illegal cartel

Two construction firms admit to illegal cartel

Thursday, 13 December 2018

The CMA has provisionally found that 3 drainage product manufacturers broke competition law by co-ordinating prices for customers and sharing the mark...

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Statement on Sainsbury’s/Asda Judicial Review application

Statement on Sainsbury’s/Asda Judicial Review application

Wednesday, 12 December 2018

Response to J Sainsbury plc and Asda Group Ltd’s application for a Judicial Review of the CMA investigation’s timetable and process....

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CMA sets out investment consultants reforms

CMA sets out investment consultants reforms

Wednesday, 12 December 2018

The CMA has today announced a range of reforms to the investment consultancy and fiduciary management sector after finding competition problems....

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Care UK faces legal action unless it pays more than £3m in compensation

Care UK faces legal action unless it pays more than £3m in compensation

Thursday, 06 December 2018

Care UK will face legal action unless it refunds residents who paid a compulsory upfront fee....

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CMA to launch in depth PayPal / iZettle merger investigation

CMA to launch in depth PayPal / iZettle merger investigation

Wednesday, 05 December 2018

PayPal’s takeover of iZettle has been referred for a Phase 2 investigation....

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Vulnerability and digital economy feature in CMA's draft plan

Vulnerability and digital economy feature in CMA's draft plan

Monday, 03 December 2018

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking views on its priorities for the next financial year....

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CMA proposes major funerals probe after identifying serious concerns

CMA proposes major funerals probe after identifying serious concerns

Thursday, 29 November 2018

The CMA is consulting on a major funerals probe because of concerns over large price hikes, hitting people at their most vulnerable....

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Merger of credit score firms could reduce competition in sector

Merger of credit score firms could reduce competition in sector

Wednesday, 28 November 2018

The CMA is concerned that Experian’s takeover of start-up rival ClearScore could stifle product development and impact customers. ...

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CMA secures court order against viagogo

CMA secures court order against viagogo

Tuesday, 27 November 2018

Ticket resale site viagogo must overhaul the way it does business to comply with a court order, secured after CMA enforcement action....

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PayPal / iZettle merger raises competition concerns

PayPal / iZettle merger raises competition concerns

Monday, 26 November 2018

The CMA has found that PayPal’s takeover of Swedish start-up iZettle could lead to higher prices or reduce the range of services for customers....

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CMA clears media intelligence merger

CMA clears media intelligence merger

Thursday, 22 November 2018

The CMA investigated the proposed merger of data company Nielsen and the advertising intelligence division of Ebiquity. ...

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Consumer law advice sets out obligations for care homes

Consumer law advice sets out obligations for care homes

Friday, 16 November 2018

The CMA is providing advice so care homes understand their responsibilities under consumer law....

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The future of competition enforcement in the UK

The future of competition enforcement in the UK

Tuesday, 13 November 2018

Opening address by Ann Pope at the Thomson Reuters Conference....

ComparetheMarket home insurance deals could deny people better prices

ComparetheMarket home insurance deals could deny people better prices

Friday, 02 November 2018

The CMA has provisionally found that clauses in many of ComparetheMarket’s contracts with home insurers break competition law and could lead to higher...

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Ocado and B&M now bound by rules on treating suppliers fairly

Ocado and B&M now bound by rules on treating suppliers fairly

Thursday, 01 November 2018

The CMA has announced that industry rules setting out how retailers should treat their suppliers will now apply to Ocado and B&M Homestores....

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Post Brexit state aid in the UK

Post Brexit state aid in the UK

Tuesday, 30 October 2018

Juliette Enser outlines the preparations the CMA are making for its new role as the post-Brexit state aid authority for the UK....

CMA sends tough message to business cheats with cartel campaign

CMA sends tough message to business cheats with cartel campaign

Sunday, 21 October 2018

The CMA is calling for more whistle-blowers to expose business cartels with the launch of a national awareness campaign....

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Competition concerns over washroom suppliers’ merger

Competition concerns over washroom suppliers’ merger

Thursday, 18 October 2018

The CMA has provisionally found that Rentokil Initial’s purchase of Cannon Hygiene could lead to higher prices or lower quality for some customers. ...

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