The CMA has responded to DBT’s consultation on refining the UK’s competition regime.



Our strategy for 2026 to 2029 sets out our approach to promote competition and protect consumers, with a clear end goal in mind: to drive economic growth and improve household prosperity.  A core part of our strategy is fostering a UK regulatory landscape that attracts investment and instils business confidence. To support this objective, we have an ongoing programme of work to transform 4 important aspects of how we work: pace, predictability, proportionality and process.



Against this backdrop, our response addresses each of the areas of reform proposed in the consultation.

CMA Outlines Strategy for UK Competition Regime Reform

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has officially responded to the Department for Business and Trade's (DBT) consultation regarding the refinement of the UK's competition regime.

 In its strategy for the years 2026 to 2029, the CMA outlines its commitment to promoting competition and protecting consumers, with the ultimate goal of driving economic growth and enhancing household prosperity.

 A key focus of the CMA's strategy is to create a regulatory environment in the UK that attracts investment and builds business confidence. To achieve this, the CMA is working on transforming four critical aspects of its operations: pace, predictability, proportionality, and process.

 The CMA's response to the consultation addresses the various areas of reform proposed, indicating its proactive approach to improving the competition landscape in the UK.



CMA Outlines Strategy for UK Competition Regime Reform

The UK competition authority, CMA, has provided its response to a consultation aimed at refining the country's competition regime, emphasizing its strategy for economic growth and consumer protection.