UK Competition & Markets Authority Updates

Oct 10, 2025

The UK competition authority, CMA, has recognized PHIN for achieving its silver compliance milestone, significantly improving transparency in private healthcare fees and data reporting.

Oct 9, 2025

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has confirmed Google's strategic market status in search services, enabling targeted actions to enhance competition.

Oct 9, 2025

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has provisionally redetermined water price controls, rejecting nearly 80% of the increases sought by five water companies, resulting in an expected average bill increase of 3%.

Sep 26, 2025

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) reports that fuel prices at the pump have risen significantly, with retailer profit margins remaining well above historical levels. A new Fuel Finder scheme is set to enhance competition among retailers.

Sep 25, 2025

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has secured commitments from Ticketmaster to enhance transparency in ticket pricing following an investigation into the sale of Oasis tickets.

Sep 22, 2025

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has responded to a consultation on public procurement, emphasizing the importance of market shaping to achieve broader economic goals.

Sep 19, 2025

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has determined that the merger between Spreadex and Sporting Index has created a monopoly in the online sports spread betting market, significantly reducing competition.

Sep 18, 2025

The Chief Executive of the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) discusses the evolving role of competition policy in supporting economic growth and consumer protection in a changing geopolitical landscape.

Sep 10, 2025

The Chief Executive of the UK Competition and Markets Authority outlines a transformative approach to enhance economic growth by fostering competition and investment.

Sep 8, 2025

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has fined four major sports broadcast companies for illegally sharing sensitive pay information about freelancers, totaling £4.2 million.

Aug 28, 2025

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has submitted its response to the Department for Business and Trade's consultation regarding the Groceries Code Adjudicator for the period 2022-2025.

Aug 15, 2025

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has released its latest banking satisfaction survey, highlighting that challenger banks like Monzo are outperforming traditional banks in customer satisfaction.

Aug 5, 2025

The UK competition authority has initiated an in-depth investigation into the merger between Aramark and Entier, amid concerns over potential price increases and reduced choices in the offshore catering market.

Jul 23, 2025

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is proposing to designate Apple and Google with 'strategic market status' to enhance competition in the mobile platform sector, addressing concerns over their duopoly.

Jul 18, 2025

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has communicated with the government regarding a voluntary pricing initiative aimed at assisting fertility patients in comparing clinic prices, while also suggesting regulatory improvements.