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CMA launches enforcement action against gambling firms

CMA launches enforcement action against gambling firms

Friday, 23 June 2017

CMA has today announced it is launching enforcement action against a number of online gambling operators suspected of breaking consumer law....

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CMA recommends release of BAES from long standing undertakings

CMA recommends release of BAES from long standing undertakings

Thursday, 22 June 2017

The CMA has recommended that BAE Systems plc (BAES) should be released from long-standing competition requirements....

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Lighting company fined £2.7 million for restricting online prices

Lighting company fined £2.7 million for restricting online prices

Monday, 19 June 2017

A lighting supplier has been fined for requiring retailers to use a minimum price when selling their products online. ...

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CMA confirms changes to merger investigations in smaller markets

CMA confirms changes to merger investigations in smaller markets

Friday, 16 June 2017

The CMA has confirmed changes to reduce the number of mergers it investigates in smaller markets....

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CMA publishes full decision in phenytoin case

CMA publishes full decision in phenytoin case

Thursday, 15 June 2017

The CMA has published the full non-confidential decision following its investigation into unfair pricing for phenytoin sodium capsules in the UK. ...

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Patient benefits can clear way for Manchester hospitals merger

Patient benefits can clear way for Manchester hospitals merger

Wednesday, 14 June 2017

The CMA can clear the merger between 2 Manchester hospital trusts if significant patient benefits outweigh any loss of competition. ...

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Roger Witcomb: the energy investigation one year on

Roger Witcomb: the energy investigation one year on

Wednesday, 14 June 2017

Speech given by Inquiry Chair of the CMA’s energy market investigation one year after publication of its final report....

Electro Rent / Microlease merger inquiry finds competition concerns

Electro Rent / Microlease merger inquiry finds competition concerns

Wednesday, 14 June 2017

Electro Rent’s acquisition of Microlease faces an in-depth merger investigation – unless the company can address competition concerns....

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CMA outlines emerging concerns in care homes market

CMA outlines emerging concerns in care homes market

Wednesday, 14 June 2017

The CMA has today published the initial findings of its care homes market study, and is investigating if some homes are breaking consumer law. ...

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CMA accepts gyms merger undertakings

CMA accepts gyms merger undertakings

Tuesday, 13 June 2017

The CMA has accepted proposals by David Lloyd to resolve concerns over its proposed purchase of Virgin Active gyms in Brighton and Brentwood....

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Heineken/Punch must resolve concerns over pub merger

Heineken/Punch must resolve concerns over pub merger

Tuesday, 13 June 2017

The CMA has found that Heineken’s proposed purchase of part of the Punch Taverns estate could reduce competition in 33 local areas across GB....

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CMA set to remove bus undertakings in Bristol

CMA set to remove bus undertakings in Bristol

Friday, 09 June 2017

The CMA is set to remove long-standing undertakings covering FirstGroup and local authority tendered bus services in the Greater Bristol area....

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CMA will clear fostering services merger after sales

CMA will clear fostering services merger after sales

Friday, 09 June 2017

NFA’s purchase of rival fostering placement services provider Acorn will be cleared if it sells businesses in Wales, Norfolk and Luton....

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CMA considers undertakings in Autodata/Solera merger

CMA considers undertakings in Autodata/Solera merger

Thursday, 01 June 2017

The CMA is considering proposals from Solera to overcome competition concerns regarding its purchase of Autodata....

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Consultation on solving online auction competition concerns

Consultation on solving online auction competition concerns

Tuesday, 30 May 2017

The CMA is consulting on ATG Media’s proposal to change its practices to address concerns it unlawfully shut rivals out of the market....

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CMA opens Tesco/Booker merger investigation

CMA opens Tesco/Booker merger investigation

Tuesday, 30 May 2017

The CMA has opened its investigation into Tesco’s proposed acquisition of Booker. ...

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CMA consults over gyms merger undertakings

CMA consults over gyms merger undertakings

Friday, 26 May 2017

The CMA is consulting on proposals by David Lloyd to resolve concerns over its proposed acquisition of Virgin Active gyms in Brighton and Brentwood....

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CMA issues provisional decision in relation to drug firm’s pricing

CMA issues provisional decision in relation to drug firm’s pricing

Tuesday, 23 May 2017

The CMA has today issued a statement of objections to the pharmaceutical company Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited (MSD)....

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Car parts merger referred for in depth investigation

Car parts merger referred for in depth investigation

Monday, 22 May 2017

Euro Car Parts’ acquisition of another car parts supplier, Andrew Page, has been referred for an in-depth merger investigation....

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Gyms merger has chance to avoid in depth investigation

Gyms merger has chance to avoid in depth investigation

Friday, 19 May 2017

David Lloyd must resolve concerns in Brighton and Brentwood to avoid further investigation of its purchase of 16 Virgin Active gyms....

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Just Eat/Hungryhouse merger referred for in depth investigation

Just Eat/Hungryhouse merger referred for in depth investigation

Friday, 19 May 2017

Just Eat’s acquisition of Hungryhouse has been referred for an in-depth merger investigation....

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Vehicle data platform merger faces in depth investigation

Vehicle data platform merger faces in depth investigation

Wednesday, 17 May 2017

Solera’s acquisition of Autodata faces an in-depth merger probe, unless it offers acceptable ways of addressing competition concerns....

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ATM merger referred for full investigation

ATM merger referred for full investigation

Monday, 15 May 2017

Cardtronics’ purchase of rival ATM provider DCP is being referred for an in-depth investigation, after the CMA found competition concerns....

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Car parts merger faces in depth investigation

Car parts merger faces in depth investigation

Wednesday, 10 May 2017

Euro Car Parts’ buyout of Andrew Page faces an in-depth merger probe, unless it offers acceptable ways of addressing competition concerns....

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Pagers merger may face in depth investigation

Pagers merger may face in depth investigation

Wednesday, 10 May 2017

Capita and Vodafone face an in-depth merger investigation, unless the companies offer acceptable ways of addressing competition concerns....

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Just Eat/Hungryhouse merger faces in depth investigation

Just Eat/Hungryhouse merger faces in depth investigation

Wednesday, 10 May 2017

Just Eat’s acquisition of Hungryhouse faces an in-depth merger investigation - unless the company can address competition concerns. ...

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CMA refers Cygnet/Cambian merger for in depth investigation

CMA refers Cygnet/Cambian merger for in depth investigation

Wednesday, 03 May 2017

Cygnet’s merger with the Cambian adult services division of Cambian Group plc has been referred for an in-depth investigation....

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ATM merger faces in depth investigation

ATM merger faces in depth investigation

Wednesday, 03 May 2017

Cardtronics’ purchase of rival ATM provider DCP faces a phase 2 merger investigation - unless the company can address competition concerns....

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CMA announces new Northern Ireland representative

CMA announces new Northern Ireland representative

Thursday, 27 April 2017

Robert Stewart has been appointed as the CMA’s new representative in Northern Ireland and will take up his position from 1 May. ...

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CMA provisional decision on ICE/Trayport agreement

CMA provisional decision on ICE/Trayport agreement

Tuesday, 25 April 2017

The CMA has published the provisional findings in its remittal investigation looking at a new commercial agreement between ICE and Trayport....

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