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Major care home group drops 'after death' fees following CMA action

Major care home group drops 'after death' fees following CMA action

Friday, 19 January 2018

A CMA investigation has resulted in one of the UK’s leading care home providers dropping its policy of charging fees after a resident has died....

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Refresco proposal to sell soft drink factory

Refresco proposal to sell soft drink factory

Wednesday, 17 January 2018

Refresco has offered to sell a specialist factory to address the CMA’s concerns about its merger with soft drink rival Cott....

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Shoppers could face higher prices due to soft drink merger

Shoppers could face higher prices due to soft drink merger

Wednesday, 03 January 2018

The CMA has found that the merger of soft drink manufacturers Refresco and Cott could lead to higher prices for some supermarkets and leading househol...

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Tesco/Booker merger cleared after in depth review

Tesco/Booker merger cleared after in depth review

Wednesday, 20 December 2017

The CMA has concluded that Tesco’s purchase of Booker does not raise competition concerns....

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CMA launches digital tool to fight bid rigging

CMA launches digital tool to fight bid rigging

Friday, 15 December 2017

The CMA’s Screening for Cartels tool will help public procurement professionals identify suspicious behaviour by suppliers when bidding for contracts....

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£1.71m fine for laundry companies found to be market sharing

£1.71m fine for laundry companies found to be market sharing

Thursday, 14 December 2017

The CMA has fined 2 suppliers of ‘cleanroom’ laundry services for breaking competition law by agreeing not to compete for each other’s customers. ...

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Rough gas storage facility undertakings to be removed

Rough gas storage facility undertakings to be removed

Wednesday, 13 December 2017

The CMA has confirmed its decision to remove undertakings from Rough gas storage....

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Public procurers learn how to spot bid rigging

Public procurers learn how to spot bid rigging

Tuesday, 12 December 2017

Public procurers will be more able to spot and prevent bid-rigging and save taxpayers’ money with the launch of a new e-learning package....

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David Currie on why competition matters to the whole of the UK

David Currie on why competition matters to the whole of the UK

Tuesday, 12 December 2017

Speech given by CMA Chairman, David Currie, at the Whitehall and Industry Group....

CMA examines heat networks

CMA examines heat networks

Thursday, 07 December 2017

The CMA is launching a comprehensive study into domestic heat networks to ensure households are getting a good deal....

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CMA accepts NHBC undertakings on structural warranties

CMA accepts NHBC undertakings on structural warranties

Tuesday, 05 December 2017

The CMA has accepted new undertakings from the NHBC on structural warranties, an insurance that protects against potential defects in new buildings....

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CMA launches consultation on 2018/19 annual plan

CMA launches consultation on 2018/19 annual plan

Monday, 04 December 2017

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

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Urgent action needed across the UK care home market

Urgent action needed across the UK care home market

Thursday, 30 November 2017

The CMA is calling for reform of the care home sector so people get the support they need in their old age, and taking action against some homes....

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UK competition enforcement – where next?

UK competition enforcement – where next?

Wednesday, 29 November 2017

Michael Grenfell, CMA Executive Director, speaks at the Thomson Reuters competition law conference about enforcement work and what lies ahead....

CMA to take enforcement action on secondary ticketing sites

CMA to take enforcement action on secondary ticketing sites

Tuesday, 28 November 2017

The CMA has today announced that it will take enforcement action against secondary ticketing websites suspected of breaking consumer protection law....

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Online gambling: the investigation so far and next steps

Online gambling: the investigation so far and next steps

Tuesday, 21 November 2017

Speech given by George Lusty, CMA Project Director, at the Gambling Commission’s Raising Standards Conference 2017....

Drug company accused of abusing its position to overcharge the NHS

Drug company accused of abusing its position to overcharge the NHS

Tuesday, 21 November 2017

The CMA has provisionally found that Concordia abused its dominant position to overcharge the NHS by millions for an essential thyroid drug....

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CMA clears Just Eat / Hungryhouse merger

CMA clears Just Eat / Hungryhouse merger

Thursday, 16 November 2017

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared Just Eat’s acquisition of Hungryhouse, following an in-depth phase 2 investigation. ...

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Provisional decision to remove Rough gas storage undertakings

Provisional decision to remove Rough gas storage undertakings

Wednesday, 15 November 2017

The provisional decision to remove these undertakings follows a request from its owners, who deem the North Sea gas storage facility unsafe....

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Tesco/Booker merger provisionally cleared after in depth review

Tesco/Booker merger provisionally cleared after in depth review

Tuesday, 14 November 2017

The CMA has provisionally concluded that Tesco’s purchase of Booker does not raise competition concerns....

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CMA publishes NI electricity transmission decision

CMA publishes NI electricity transmission decision

Friday, 10 November 2017

The CMA has issued its decision in an appeal against a price control decision by the Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation (UR)....

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New information note issued on cartel leniency applications

New information note issued on cartel leniency applications

Friday, 03 November 2017

The CMA has published an information note on arrangements regarding leniency applications from cartel informants in the regulated sectors....

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Car parts supplier must sell local depots to maintain competition

Car parts supplier must sell local depots to maintain competition

Tuesday, 31 October 2017

The CMA has found that the purchase of Andrew Page by Euro Car Parts could lead to higher prices or a lower quality of service in 9 areas....

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CMA launches consumer law investigation into hotel booking sites

CMA launches consumer law investigation into hotel booking sites

Friday, 27 October 2017

The CMA is investigating booking sites to find out whether their customers really are able to choose the best hotel deal for them....

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Rule change proposal heralds more choice for fairgoers

Rule change proposal heralds more choice for fairgoers

Thursday, 26 October 2017

Rule changes offered by the UK’s largest funfair trade body to address competition concerns have been accepted by the CMA....

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In depth investigation into Electro Rent / Microlease merger

In depth investigation into Electro Rent / Microlease merger

Thursday, 19 October 2017

The CMA has today begun an in-depth, phase 2, investigation into Electro Rent’s acquisition of Microlease....

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Car hire sites investigated over hidden charges

Car hire sites investigated over hidden charges

Wednesday, 18 October 2017

The CMA has today launched enforcement cases against 2 car hire price comparison sites....

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Rule changes to promote competition in structural warranties market

Rule changes to promote competition in structural warranties market

Wednesday, 18 October 2017

The CMA plans to change rules relating to structural warranties, a type of insurance that protects against potential defects in new buildings....

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CMA reviews Rough gas storage facility undertakings

CMA reviews Rough gas storage facility undertakings

Tuesday, 17 October 2017

The CMA will review the requirements placed on the North Sea gas storage facility, following a request by the operators....

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CMA requires sale of East Midlands adult mental health hospital

CMA requires sale of East Midlands adult mental health hospital

Monday, 16 October 2017

The merger of Cygnet Health Care Ltd and Cambian Adult Services will mean less choice in some East Midlands male mental health services....

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