UK Competition & Markets Authority Updates

Feb 8, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) Funerals Market Investigation Order 2021 has led to slower increases in funeral costs compared to inflation, with a rise in unattended funerals observed.

Feb 8, 2024

The CMA has advised DBT on potential impacts of changes to package travel regulations on consumers and competition, following its enforcement action during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 8, 2024

The High Court has denied Nicholas Brown's request to remain as a director after he was disqualified for his involvement in an illegal cartel.

Feb 8, 2024

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally cleared the deal between Arçelik and Whirlpool, finding that it is not likely to raise significant competition concerns.

Feb 7, 2024

The High Court denied Nicholas Brown's application to continue acting as a director of Brown and Mason Group after his disqualification for involvement in bid-rigging in the demolition industry.

Feb 2, 2024

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has highlighted its role in promoting competitive markets and addressing unfair behavior, with implications for US businesses and advisors.

Feb 2, 2024

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that Calor Gas Limited breached the Domestic Bulk LPG Market Investigation Order and the Domestic Bulk LPG Market Investigation (Metered Estates) Order by failing to notify customers of their eligibility to switch suppliers.

Feb 1, 2024

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) offers valuable insights for competition law advisors working with businesses in both the UK and the US.

Feb 1, 2024

The CMA found that Calor Gas Limited breached LPG Orders by failing to notify customers of their right to switch suppliers, affecting nearly 6,000 customers.

Jan 31, 2024

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Vifor Pharma over allegations of anti-competitive conduct in the supply of intravenous iron deficiency treatments for NHS patients.

Jan 30, 2024

The CMA is investigating Vifor Pharma over suspected anti-competitive behavior in the supply of intravenous iron deficiency treatments for NHS patients in the UK.

Jan 26, 2024

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a formal investigation into the joint venture agreement between Vodafone UK and Three UK, assessing whether the merger would result in a substantial lessening of competition.

Jan 25, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has released a research report on competition and market power in the UK labour market, finding that concentration levels have remained roughly the same over the past 20 years.

Jan 25, 2024

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has released a report on competition and market power in UK labour markets, highlighting the importance of well-functioning labour markets and the potential for collusion between firms to set wages.

Jan 18, 2024

The CMA has submitted its response to the West Yorkshire Combined Authority's consultation on bus franchising, highlighting potential competition risks and benefits.