UK Competition & Markets Authority Updates

Apr 17, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) reflects on its 10-year journey, emphasizing the importance of competition enforcement in driving innovation, efficiency, and fair deals for businesses and consumers.

Apr 14, 2024

The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero has requested the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to review competition in the home heating market, with the CMA committing to consider this work in the second half of 2024.

Apr 10, 2024

The American Bar Association (ABA) Chair’s Showcase on AI Foundation Models is discussing the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on competition law, emphasizing the need for fair competition and consumer protection in markets utilizing foundation models.

Apr 10, 2024

The Court of Appeal has upheld the Competition Appeal Tribunal's decision, dismissing all 5 grounds of Cérélia's appeal against the CMA's ruling that the Cérélia/Jus-Rol merger would substantially lessen competition.

Apr 10, 2024

The CMA is raising red flags over the dominance of major tech firms like Google, Apple, and Microsoft in the AI Foundation Models market, expressing concerns about potential anti-competitive behavior.

Apr 7, 2024

An open letter urges Nail Technician businesses to comply with competition law and directs them to guidance from the CMA.

Apr 3, 2024

Theramex's acquisition of European rights to HRT products from Viatris raises concerns about reduced competition, potential price increases, and limited supply in the UK market.

Apr 3, 2024

Spreadex's acquisition of Sporting Index's 'business to consumer' arm has raised competition concerns in the UK online sports spread betting market, where the two companies are the only licensed providers.

Mar 27, 2024

The CMA's latest report highlights high fuel margins in the UK market, indicating weakened competition and a need for regulatory intervention.

Mar 27, 2024

The CMA has advised the government to proceed with implementing legislation based on their market study recommendations to enhance competition in the road fuel retail market.

Mar 26, 2024

The CMA has secured commitments from ASOS, Boohoo, and Asda to improve the accuracy of their green claims in the fashion sector, setting a benchmark for the industry.

Mar 26, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating ASOS, Boohoo, and Asda for potentially misleading environmental claims in the fashion retail sector.

Mar 21, 2024

Vodafone UK and Three UK's joint venture agreement is under scrutiny by the CMA for potentially reducing competition in the UK mobile telecommunications market, leading to higher prices and lower quality for consumers and businesses.

Mar 19, 2024

The Office for the Internal Market (OIM) has released its second Annual Report on the UK's internal market, highlighting the impact of regulatory differences on businesses across the UK.

Mar 19, 2024

The CMA provided evidence and responses to UK government inquiries regarding regulation in the UK, focusing on areas such as concurrency and regulatory appeals.