UK Competition & Markets Authority Updates

May 19, 2024

Market investigations in the UK have been instrumental in addressing competition issues in various sectors, offering remedies like price controls and transparency requirements to protect consumer interests.

May 19, 2024

Market investigations in the UK have been instrumental in addressing competition issues across various sectors, leading to the imposition of remedies to protect consumer interests and promote effective competition.

May 16, 2024

Nationwide is under scrutiny for providing inaccurate information to 131 mortgage PPI customers between 2012 and 2023, potentially influencing their decisions on policy retention.

May 14, 2024

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is probing Education Software Solutions Ltd (ESS) over complaints that the firm is allegedly making it difficult for schools to switch providers for management information systems.

May 8, 2024

The CMA has conducted a review of grocery retailers' pricing practices, finding instances of inaccurate pricing and failures to display prices, leading to a call for compliance with consumer law.

May 3, 2024

Pennon Group's acquisition of Sutton and East Surrey Water could affect Ofwat's ability to regulate the water sector in England, prompting the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to review proposed solutions.

Apr 30, 2024

AlphaTheta's acquisition of Serato could lead to reduced competition in DJ software, potentially impacting prices, innovation, and consumer choice.

Apr 29, 2024

Accord-UK and Auden Mckenzie failed to overturn a £2.8 million fine for illegally sharing the hydrocortisone market, impacting prices and competition in the pharmaceutical sector.

Apr 28, 2024

Accord-UK and Auden Mckenzie lost their appeal against a £2.8 million fine for illegally sharing the hydrocortisone market, impacting prices and competition in the pharmaceutical sector.

Apr 25, 2024

The CMA is investigating Lindab's purchase of HAS-Vent due to concerns over reduced competition in the supply of circular ducts and fittings in England and Wales, potentially leading to higher construction prices.

Apr 24, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced changes to its Phase 2 merger investigation process, aiming to streamline investigations, enhance engagement with businesses, and encourage early remedies.

Apr 23, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking comments on partnerships between tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon, as well as Microsoft's hiring practices, to determine if they comply with UK merger rules and impact competition.

Apr 22, 2024

The speech at the Regulation Forum Chairs' Summit stresses the vital role of competition and regulation in driving economic growth, innovation, and investment.

Apr 21, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has emerged victorious in a legal challenge against the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) regarding the issuance of search warrants for domestic premises in competition law investigations.

Apr 17, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) marks its 10-year anniversary, stressing the crucial role of an independent and impartial authority in upholding fair competition and consumer protection amidst changing economic dynamics.