UK Competition & Markets Authority Updates

May 1, 2026

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has released its latest report on the road fuel market, highlighting concerns over fuel margins and local price variations.

Apr 22, 2026

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) emphasizes its commitment to fostering competition and supporting startups at the Tech.eu Summit in London, highlighting the importance of market conditions for scaling businesses.

Apr 22, 2026

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has escalated its review of the Vandemoortele and Délifrance merger to a phase 2 investigation due to unresolved competition concerns.

Apr 22, 2026

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has escalated its review of the Vandemoortele and Délifrance merger to a phase 2 investigation due to unresolved competition concerns.

Apr 15, 2026

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has ordered the AA and BSM driving schools to refund over £760,000 to learner drivers due to illegal drip pricing practices.

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.