Antitrust News Feed

Nov 29, 2023

The Competition and Markets Authority has intervened against 3XD Limited for unlawfully charging administration fees to Mortgage Payment Protection Insurance policyholders, totaling over £31,000.

Nov 29, 2023

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has released its latest findings on competition in the groceries sector, highlighting price increases by branded suppliers and plans to investigate the baby formula market and loyalty scheme pricing.

Nov 28, 2023

The Competition and Markets Authority has provisionally found that Adobe's $20 billion acquisition of Figma could harm competition in the UK digital design sector, potentially stifling innovation and reducing choices for consumers.

Nov 28, 2023

Poland is spearheading initiatives to assist competition authorities in Ukraine and Moldova as they work towards EU membership, with workshops focusing on market research and new technologies.

Nov 27, 2023

Dr Smile is under scrutiny for potentially pressuring consumers into signing contracts without full access to terms, raising concerns about unfair practices.

Nov 24, 2023

The Polish competition authority emphasizes the importance of checking historical prices before making purchases during Black Friday sales to avoid deceptive discounts.

Nov 24, 2023

The Competition and Markets Authority has raised concerns over the proposed acquisition of Mick George Limited by Hanson Quarry Products, citing potential competition issues in the construction materials market in parts of England.

Nov 23, 2023

The Competition and Markets Authority has raised concerns over the merger between Wolseley UK Limited and Kooltech Limited, which could limit competition and lead to higher prices for air conditioning and refrigeration products in Aberdeen.

Nov 23, 2023

The Competition and Markets Authority has released its reflections on the Smart Data scheme for the UK telecoms market, drawing from its experience with Open Banking.

Nov 22, 2023

The Polish competition authority has concluded its investigation into the Radio Research Committee, finding no evidence of competition law violations in the Radio Track methodology.

Nov 21, 2023

The European Commission has imposed a €26.6 million fine on Rabobank for its involvement in a trading cartel related to Euro-denominated bonds, while Deutsche Bank received immunity for reporting the cartel.

Nov 21, 2023

The Portuguese Competition Authority (AdC) is investigating a business association for fixing minimum prices for audiovisual production services provided by its members.

Nov 20, 2023

The European Commission has launched unannounced inspections at companies in the online food delivery sector amid concerns of potential antitrust violations.

Nov 20, 2023

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is redefining its merger control approach post-Brexit, emphasizing robust decision-making to protect competition and consumers.

Nov 20, 2023

Martin Coleman, chair of the Competition and Markets Authority's Panel, discusses the evolving landscape of UK merger control in the post-Brexit era, emphasizing the importance of independence, evidence-based decision-making, and procedural fairness.