UK Competition & Markets Authority Updates

Apr 2, 2026

The UK competition authority emphasizes the need for road fuel retailers to register and report fuel prices to the Fuel Finder platform, especially amid rising fuel costs due to geopolitical tensions.

Mar 31, 2026

The UK competition authority, CMA, has announced a strategic market status investigation into Microsoft's business software ecosystem, aiming to enhance competition and customer choice in cloud services.

Mar 27, 2026

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has launched investigations into five businesses for potentially misleading online reviews, aiming to enhance consumer trust.

Mar 24, 2026

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has concluded its investigation into the veterinary sector, introducing significant reforms aimed at enhancing competition and transparency for pet owners.

Mar 19, 2026

The UK Competition and Markets Authority is investigating Adobe over potential breaches of consumer protection law related to early cancellation fees on membership plans.

Mar 14, 2026

The Chief Executive of the UK Competition and Markets Authority, Sarah Cardell, outlines the agency's efforts to monitor pricing pressures and ensure effective competition in essential markets.

Mar 12, 2026

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is intensifying its monitoring of petrol and diesel prices, requiring fuel firms to submit detailed financial data.

Mar 11, 2026

The UK Competition and Markets Authority is investigating reports of unfair practices by heating oil retailers as wholesale prices surge due to global conflicts.

Mar 10, 2026

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.

Mar 10, 2026

The UK competition authority has finalized a decision allowing a 2.2% average increase in customer bills for five water companies, while rejecting most of their requested revenue increases.

Mar 5, 2026

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a review of the private dentistry sector, seeking consumer and professional feedback to assess market effectiveness and transparency.

Mar 5, 2026

The UK competition authority, CMA, has released correspondence regarding its oversight of the private dentistry market, highlighting its ongoing efforts to ensure fair competition.

Mar 2, 2026

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has initiated an investigation into Hilton, IHG Hotels, and Marriott for suspected sharing of sensitive competitive information through a data analytics tool.

Feb 26, 2026

The UK competition authority reflects on the evolving role of competition policy in a volatile world, emphasizing the need for a pragmatic approach to drive economic growth and household prosperity.

Feb 26, 2026

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated a Clear Pricing campaign, partnering with TV presenter Alexander Armstrong to promote transparent pricing practices among UK businesses.