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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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CMA clears Co op / Nisa merger

CMA clears Co op / Nisa merger

Monday, 23 April 2018

The CMA has cleared the Co-op’s purchase of Nisa following an investigation....

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CMA publishes new advice for joint ventures

CMA publishes new advice for joint ventures

Thursday, 12 April 2018

The advice is designed to help businesses ensure they are collaborating legally in joint ventures....

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CMA launches Trinity Mirror/Express merger investigation

CMA launches Trinity Mirror/Express merger investigation

Wednesday, 11 April 2018

The CMA has launched an initial investigation into the completed Trinity Mirror/Express merger....

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Estate agent cartel directors disqualified

Estate agent cartel directors disqualified

Tuesday, 10 April 2018

The CMA has secured the disqualification of two directors whose company broke competition law....

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University laundry services merger could reduce competition

University laundry services merger could reduce competition

Tuesday, 03 April 2018

The CMA has found that JLA’s purchase of Washstation could mean universities and colleges face higher prices or lower quality for student laundry serv...

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CMA puts vulnerable consumers at the heart of its annual plan

CMA puts vulnerable consumers at the heart of its annual plan

Thursday, 29 March 2018

The CMA has set out plans to protect vulnerable people and make sure that markets can be trusted in its 2018 to 2019 Annual Plan. ...

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Car hire sites to provide full costs upfront after CMA action

Car hire sites to provide full costs upfront after CMA action

Wednesday, 28 March 2018

Following enforcement action by the CMA, 3 car hire websites will now be clearer and more transparent about the charges customers have to pay....

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CMA tightens its approach to requests for internal documents

CMA tightens its approach to requests for internal documents

Wednesday, 28 March 2018

The CMA is calling for views on new guidance about how it requests businesses’ internal documents in merger investigations....

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CMA secures changes from further gambling firm

CMA secures changes from further gambling firm

Friday, 23 March 2018

The online gambling firm BGO has changed the terms of its promotions following a CMA investigation. ...

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CMA clears GVC / Ladbrokes merger

CMA clears GVC / Ladbrokes merger

Wednesday, 21 March 2018

The CMA has cleared GVC’s acquisition of Ladbrokes following its merger investigation....

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CMA Panel Inquiry Chair appointed

CMA Panel Inquiry Chair appointed

Tuesday, 20 March 2018

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has appointed Stuart McIntosh as an Inquiry Chair....

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CMA announces 2 senior appointments

CMA announces 2 senior appointments

Thursday, 15 March 2018

The CMA has today announced 2 appointments to its senior team. ...

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Derby and Burton hospital trust merger cleared by CMA

Derby and Burton hospital trust merger cleared by CMA

Thursday, 15 March 2018

The CMA has cleared a merger between 2 hospital trusts as it believes patients in the Midlands are likely to benefit from improved care plans....

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Country stores merger referred for in depth investigation

Country stores merger referred for in depth investigation

Tuesday, 06 March 2018

Mole Valley’s purchase of the retail arm of Countrywide Farmers is being referred for an in-depth investigation, after the CMA found competition conce...

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£3.4m fine for household coal and BBQ supplier cartel

£3.4m fine for household coal and BBQ supplier cartel

Friday, 02 March 2018

Two of the biggest suppliers of charcoal and coal for households in the UK have agreed to pay a £3.4m fine for taking part in a market sharing cartel....

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Launch of secondment opportunities for competition lawyers at the CMA

Launch of secondment opportunities for competition lawyers at the CMA

Thursday, 01 March 2018

The CMA is launching a new secondment programme for competition lawyers, with the first intake in early June 2018. ...

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CMA advises Liquefied Petroleum Gas customers on switching rights

CMA advises Liquefied Petroleum Gas customers on switching rights

Wednesday, 28 February 2018

A factsheet and short animation explaining switching rights for new and existing Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) customers on metered estates. ...

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CMA opens SSE Retail/Npower merger investigation

CMA opens SSE Retail/Npower merger investigation

Wednesday, 28 February 2018

The CMA has opened its investigation into the proposed merger of SSE Retail and Npower....

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CMA dismisses SSE and EDF Energy appeal against Ofgem decision

CMA dismisses SSE and EDF Energy appeal against Ofgem decision

Monday, 26 February 2018

The CMA has dismissed an appeal by SSE Generation Limited and EDF Energy (Thermal Generation) Limited against a decision by Ofgem. ...

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Reflections on the past; ambitions for the future

Reflections on the past; ambitions for the future

Thursday, 22 February 2018

Speech given by CMA General Counsel, Sarah Cardell, at the UK Competition Law 2018 conference....

Country stores merger could reduce competition

Country stores merger could reduce competition

Wednesday, 21 February 2018

The CMA has found that Mole Valley’s purchase of the retail arm of Countrywide Farmers could push up prices or lower quality in 45 local areas....

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New campaign targets cartels as tip offs rise by third

New campaign targets cartels as tip offs rise by third

Monday, 19 February 2018

A new crackdown is being launched by the UK’s competition authority amidst a 30% rise in the number of tip offs about cartels....

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Electro Rent / Microlease merger could reduce competition

Electro Rent / Microlease merger could reduce competition

Monday, 05 February 2018

The CMA has provisionally found Electro Rent’s purchase of Microlease is likely to lead to a worse deal for renters of testing and measurement equipme...

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New overdraft alerts as CMA banking rules come into force

New overdraft alerts as CMA banking rules come into force

Friday, 02 February 2018

Banks will be required to warn people before they slip into overdraft as a result of new rules coming into force today....

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Gambling sector told to raise its game after CMA action

Gambling sector told to raise its game after CMA action

Thursday, 01 February 2018

Following a CMA investigation, gambling firms must now stop unfair online promotions that trap players’ money. ...

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David Currie's speech to the CMA Board reception in Scotland

David Currie's speech to the CMA Board reception in Scotland

Wednesday, 31 January 2018

Speech given by CMA Chairman, David Currie, at the CMA's Scotland office in Edinburgh....

Scotland to benefit from CMA expansion

Scotland to benefit from CMA expansion

Wednesday, 31 January 2018

The CMA is set for a significant increase to its Scottish team, Chief Executive Andrea Coscelli will announce during a visit to Edinburgh....

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Fair rules change after CMA investigation

Fair rules change after CMA investigation

Friday, 26 January 2018

The CMA welcomes news the Showmen’s Guild members have voted in favour of rule changes proposed to address its competition concerns. ...

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Scrap metal merger could leave businesses worse off

Scrap metal merger could leave businesses worse off

Wednesday, 24 January 2018

The CMA has found some businesses could get a worse deal on their metal recycling services as a result of a recent merger. ...

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