UK Competition & Markets Authority Updates

Mar 14, 2024

The CMA has provided feedback to Ofcom's consultation on prohibiting inflation-linked price rises in the telecoms sector, emphasizing the importance of consumer protection and competition.

Mar 13, 2024

The CMA unveils its 2024-2025 Annual Plan, focusing on enhancing competition, innovation, and consumer protection in digital markets under the upcoming DMCC Bill.

Mar 12, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has compelled 8 additional firms to remove problematic clauses from leasehold contracts, benefiting over 500 households by preventing their ground rents from doubling every 10 or 15 years.

Mar 11, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has identified multiple concerns in the veterinary services market, prompting a formal Market Investigation to address issues such as lack of price transparency and weak competition.

Mar 7, 2024

The CMA is investigating T&L Sugars' acquisition of Tereos UK & Ireland's packed sugar business, which could reduce competition and potentially lead to higher sugar prices for UK shoppers.

Mar 7, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is appealing a decision by the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) that allowed appeals by Auden/Actavis UK and AMCo/Advanz in a case involving anti-competitive cartel behavior in the hydrocortisone market.

Mar 6, 2024

The CMA has approved the merger between Arçelik and Whirlpool, two major suppliers of domestic appliances in the UK, after determining that the deal is not expected to harm competition.

Feb 29, 2024

The CMA has provided advice to OZEV on how to enhance competition in en-route electric vehicle charging, particularly along motorways, through the Rapid Charging Fund.

Feb 28, 2024

The CMA has provided advice to OZEV on opening up and increasing competition in en-route electric vehicle charging, particularly along motorways.

Feb 27, 2024

The keynote speech reflects on 20 years of UK merger control under the Enterprise Act 2002, emphasizing the importance of maintaining competitive markets and promoting consumer welfare through open and effective competition.

Feb 27, 2024

The article explores the evolving landscape of UK competition law, focusing on the Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) adaptation to challenges like Brexit, the pandemic, and digital platform growth.

Feb 27, 2024

The article delves into the Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) shift towards prioritizing outcomes over tools in delivering competition law objectives, focusing on digital market reforms and consumer protection.

Feb 26, 2024

The UK has seen 20 years of merger control regulations, impacting businesses seeking to merge or acquire others. Competition law advisors must keep abreast of these rules to ensure compliance for clients engaging in mergers or acquisitions in the UK.

Feb 26, 2024

Competition law outcomes are crucial for businesses and advisors, setting precedents and guiding compliance decisions.

Feb 26, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has sent letters in response to its housebuilding report.