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Latest banking satisfaction survey results revealed by CMA

Latest banking satisfaction survey results revealed by CMA

Thursday, 15 August 2024

Survey ranks banks so that customers can easily compare services and get the best deal - at a time when many are keeping a close eye on their finances...

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Leading UK boiler brand is changing marketing practices following CMA action

Leading UK boiler brand is changing marketing practices following CMA action

Friday, 09 August 2024

Worcester Bosch has committed to change how it markets its boilers to make sure that customers can make well-informed decisions....

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Barratt given opportunity to resolve local competition concern so deal can proceed

Barratt given opportunity to resolve local competition concern so deal can proceed

Thursday, 08 August 2024

The CMA’s Phase 1 review identified a competition concern in the area around Whitchurch, Shropshire....

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CMA provisionally clears sugar deal

CMA provisionally clears sugar deal

Tuesday, 06 August 2024

The provisional decision – taken by an independent CMA panel – comes after a Phase 2 review revealed that Tereos’ UK retail operation could close....

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CMA secures changes to Simba Sleep’s online sales practices

CMA secures changes to Simba Sleep’s online sales practices

Wednesday, 31 July 2024

The CMA has secured agreement from mattress firm Simba Sleep to protect UK shoppers against potentially misleading claims and pressure selling tactics...

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Corporate travel merger could lead to businesses paying higher prices

Corporate travel merger could lead to businesses paying higher prices

Tuesday, 30 July 2024

The CMA has found competition concerns over GBT’s planned acquisition of CWT....

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CMA actions protect consumers, promote competition and drive growth

CMA actions protect consumers, promote competition and drive growth

Tuesday, 30 July 2024

2024 marks a decade of the CMA promoting competitive markets and tackling unfair behaviour, for the benefit of people, businesses and the economy....

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OIM launches study of regulatory restrictions on single use plastics

OIM launches study of regulatory restrictions on single use plastics

Monday, 29 July 2024

Study of restrictions on single-use plastics considers how businesses respond to regulations across the UK internal market....

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Drivers still paying too much for road fuel says CMA

Drivers still paying too much for road fuel says CMA

Thursday, 25 July 2024

Increases in retail fuel margins cost drivers over £1.6bn in 2023....

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Spreadex and Sporting Index merger raises provisional competition concerns

Spreadex and Sporting Index merger raises provisional competition concerns

Thursday, 25 July 2024

An independent panel has provisionally found that Spreadex has bought its only remaining rival in licensed online sports spread betting in the UK....

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Four major high street banks broke CMA rules

Four major high street banks broke CMA rules

Thursday, 25 July 2024

Four high street banks – HSBC, Lloyds, TSB and Allied Irish Bank (AIB) – failed to comply with banking rules put in place by the CMA to help their cus...

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CMA appoints new Chief Operating Officer

CMA appoints new Chief Operating Officer

Tuesday, 23 July 2024

Appointment of a new Chief Operating Officer to help provide continued leadership of the organisation as its remit grows. ...

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CMA signs joint international statement supporting competition in AI

CMA signs joint international statement supporting competition in AI

Monday, 22 July 2024

Joint statement signed by EU, UK and US competition authorities affirms commitment to unlock the opportunity, growth and innovation that AI technologi...

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DJ software deal abandoned

DJ software deal abandoned

Monday, 22 July 2024

AlphaTheta and Serato have abandoned their proposed deal....

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CMA secures over £4 million in refunds for Wowcher customers

CMA secures over £4 million in refunds for Wowcher customers

Thursday, 18 July 2024

Following CMA action, Wowcher will change the way it promotes products and services to customers – as well as providing over £4 million in refunds. ...

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CMA sets out dos and don’ts for trader recommendation sites

CMA sets out dos and don’ts for trader recommendation sites

Thursday, 11 July 2024

The CMA is consulting on advice for trader recommendation sites on how to stay on the right side of the law – meaning better protection for consumers....

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CMA takes next procedural step in vet services investigation

CMA takes next procedural step in vet services investigation

Monday, 08 July 2024

The Inquiry Group – made up of independent experts who will lead the market investigation – has set out its areas of focus....

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Senior appointments to CMA’s Digital Markets Unit

Senior appointments to CMA’s Digital Markets Unit

Sunday, 07 July 2024

3 senior directors appointed as CMA continues to prepare for new digital markets responsibilities....

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CMA presses ahead with full investigation into vets market

CMA presses ahead with full investigation into vets market

Thursday, 23 May 2024

The CMA has today confirmed its decision to launch a market investigation into the veterinary sector and published tips to help pet owners struggling ...

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Market investigations: 75 years of UK experience

Market investigations: 75 years of UK experience

Sunday, 19 May 2024

A keynote speech by Martin Coleman, Non-Executive Director and Panel Chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), to the Swedish Competition ...

CMA to host 2025 International Competition Network Conference

CMA to host 2025 International Competition Network Conference

Friday, 17 May 2024

The CMA will host the 24th annual ICN conference in Edinburgh, gathering members from around the globe to discuss competition matters....

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Education software firm probed over potential abuse of dominance

Education software firm probed over potential abuse of dominance

Tuesday, 14 May 2024

The CMA is investigating whether ESS has broken the law by taking action to prevent schools from switching to a new management information system prov...

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CMA calls on grocery stores to make accurate pricing a priority

CMA calls on grocery stores to make accurate pricing a priority

Wednesday, 08 May 2024

CMA review indicates that some independent and smaller grocery retailers are failing to display clear and accurate prices....

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Solutions offered to address impact of deal on water regulation

Solutions offered to address impact of deal on water regulation

Friday, 03 May 2024

The CMA has found Pennon’s purchase of Sumisho Osaka Gas Water UK (including its subsidiary Sutton and East Surrey Water), could harm Ofwat’s ability ...

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Deal could see DJs paying more to keep partygoers entertained

Deal could see DJs paying more to keep partygoers entertained

Wednesday, 01 May 2024

AlphaTheta’s proposed deal to acquire Serato could also reduce innovation, choice, and access to DJ equipment and software....

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CMA penalty decision upheld in major drug market sharing case

CMA penalty decision upheld in major drug market sharing case

Monday, 29 April 2024

The CAT has unanimously upheld the level of penalty imposed by the CMA for a market sharing agreement relating to 20mg hydrocortisone tablets....

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Ventilation deal could increase construction prices

Ventilation deal could increase construction prices

Friday, 26 April 2024

The CMA has found that Lindab’s acquisition of HAS-Vent could increase prices for installers and contractors....

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New Phase 2 investigation process adopted by CMA

New Phase 2 investigation process adopted by CMA

Wednesday, 24 April 2024

Revised process for Phase 2 investigations will apply to new merger cases opened from today....

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CMA seeks views on AI partnerships and other arrangements

CMA seeks views on AI partnerships and other arrangements

Wednesday, 24 April 2024

Invitation to comment launched by the CMA on the partnerships between Microsoft and Mistral AI, and Amazon and Anthropic, and Microsoft’s hiring of fo...

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Speech to the Regulation Forum Chairs' Summit

Speech to the Regulation Forum Chairs' Summit

Monday, 22 April 2024

A speech delivered by the Chair of the Competition and Markets Authority, Marcus Bokkerink....

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