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Heat networks must be regulated, CMA study finds

Heat networks must be regulated, CMA study finds

Sunday, 22 July 2018

Heat networks in Great Britain must be regulated and Ofgem is well placed to take on the role, the CMA has announced....

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Merger of credit score providers raises competition concerns

Merger of credit score providers raises competition concerns

Friday, 20 July 2018

The CMA has found that Experian’s purchase of ClearScore may reduce competition for people who want to check their credit score....

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CMA proposes pension investment reforms

CMA proposes pension investment reforms

Wednesday, 18 July 2018

The CMA has today proposed a number of reforms to the investment consultancy and fiduciary management sector after identifying a range of competition ...

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CMA demands pricing action from energy company

CMA demands pricing action from energy company

Thursday, 05 July 2018

The CMA has taken action against an energy company that has failed to provide pricing information to small business customers....

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CMA announces new Deputy Chief Economic Adviser

CMA announces new Deputy Chief Economic Adviser

Monday, 02 July 2018

The Competition and Markets Authority is pleased to announce Julie Bon as its next Deputy Chief Economic Adviser....

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Washroom suppliers’ merger faces in depth investigation

Washroom suppliers’ merger faces in depth investigation

Thursday, 28 June 2018

The CMA has referred Rentokil Initial’s purchase of Cannon Hygiene for an in-depth investigation after finding competition concerns....

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CMA launches enforcement action against hotel booking sites

CMA launches enforcement action against hotel booking sites

Wednesday, 27 June 2018

The CMA is launching enforcement action against a number of hotel booking sites that it believes may be breaking consumer protection law....

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Media intelligence merger referred for in depth CMA investigation

Media intelligence merger referred for in depth CMA investigation

Monday, 25 June 2018

The proposed merger of data company Nielsen and the advertising intelligence division of Ebiquity has been referred for an in-depth investigation....

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Towbars merger abandoned

Towbars merger abandoned

Monday, 18 June 2018

The CMA notes the announcement that Horizon Global Corporation has abandoned its intended purchase of Brink International B.V....

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Washroom suppliers’ merger may raise competition concerns

Washroom suppliers’ merger may raise competition concerns

Monday, 18 June 2018

The CMA has found Rentokil’s purchase of Cannon Hygiene may lead to higher prices and lower quality for businesses buying products and services for wa...

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Online dating giant vows clearer path to love

Online dating giant vows clearer path to love

Wednesday, 13 June 2018

Online dating platform Venntro has pledged to be more upfront about how it shares personal information, following an investigation by the CMA....

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Media intelligence merger could raise competition concerns

Media intelligence merger could raise competition concerns

Wednesday, 13 June 2018

The CMA has found that the proposed merger between data companies Nielsen and Ebiquity's advertising intelligence division may give rise to competitio...

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CMA raises concerns over towbar merger

CMA raises concerns over towbar merger

Tuesday, 12 June 2018

The CMA has found that a merger between 2 of the largest towbar companies in Europe could damage competition in the UK....

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New CMA guidance on changes to UK merger thresholds

New CMA guidance on changes to UK merger thresholds

Monday, 11 June 2018

The CMA has provided guidance for businesses following government changes to merger rules....

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CMA considers appeal in phenytoin case

CMA considers appeal in phenytoin case

Thursday, 07 June 2018

The CMA is considering an appeal following today’s Tribunal judgment in an excessive pricing case against 2 pharmaceutical companies. ...

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Metal recycling merger likely to reduce competition

Metal recycling merger likely to reduce competition

Friday, 01 June 2018

The CMA has provisionally found that the merger between EMR and MWR could lead to a worse deal for firms that recycle metal and those that buy it to r...

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CMA investigates funerals sector

CMA investigates funerals sector

Friday, 01 June 2018

The CMA is launching a review into the £2 billion funerals market to ensure that people are not getting a bad deal....

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CMA consults on draft consumer law advice for care homes

CMA consults on draft consumer law advice for care homes

Thursday, 31 May 2018

The CMA is consulting on new advice to help care homes meet their consumer law obligations....

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CMA appoints Stefan Hunt to top digital role

CMA appoints Stefan Hunt to top digital role

Friday, 18 May 2018

The CMA has today announced the appointment of Stefan Hunt to head up its new data unit....

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CMA requires Electro Rent to sell its UK arm

CMA requires Electro Rent to sell its UK arm

Thursday, 17 May 2018

The CMA has decided that Electro Rent should sell its UK division to preserve competition following its merger with Microlease....

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A view from the CMA: Brexit and beyond

A view from the CMA: Brexit and beyond

Wednesday, 16 May 2018

Keynote speech given by Michael Grenfell, CMA Executive Director – Enforcement, at the Advanced EU competition law conference....

CMA considers regulation for heat networks

CMA considers regulation for heat networks

Thursday, 10 May 2018

The CMA has published the initial findings in its heat networks market study, proposing greater protection for customers....

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£2 million in compensation for care home residents

£2 million in compensation for care home residents

Wednesday, 09 May 2018

The CMA has secured more than £2 million in compensation for residents of a major care homes group as part of an investigation into compulsory ‘upfron...

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Howard Cartlidge appointed CMA Senior Director, Cartels

Howard Cartlidge appointed CMA Senior Director, Cartels

Tuesday, 08 May 2018

The CMA has today announced the appointment of Howard Cartlidge to head its cartel enforcement function....

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SSE / Npower merger referred for in depth investigation

SSE / Npower merger referred for in depth investigation

Tuesday, 08 May 2018

The CMA has referred the proposed merger of SSE Retail and Npower for an in-depth investigation after finding competition concerns....

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Sainsbury’s / ASDA proposed merger

Sainsbury’s / ASDA proposed merger

Monday, 30 April 2018

The CMA notes today’s announcement that Sainsbury’s and ASDA propose to merge their operations....

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SSE/Npower merger warrants further scrutiny

SSE/Npower merger warrants further scrutiny

Thursday, 26 April 2018

The CMA has found that the merger of SSE Retail and Npower could lead to higher prices for some billpayers, following its initial investigation....

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CMA finds competition concerns in construction merger

CMA finds competition concerns in construction merger

Thursday, 26 April 2018

The CMA has identified competition concerns following an investigation into the proposed purchase of concrete plants by a building materials company....

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Cygnet sale resolves CMA concerns over mental health merger

Cygnet sale resolves CMA concerns over mental health merger

Wednesday, 25 April 2018

Cygnet Health Care Limited has sold one of its hospitals to Elysium Healthcare to resolve CMA concerns over its recent mental health merger....

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Secondary ticketing sites pledge overhaul

Secondary ticketing sites pledge overhaul

Wednesday, 25 April 2018

Following CMA enforcement action, 3 major secondary ticketing websites have pledged a number of changes to the way information is provided to customer...

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