UK Competition & Markets Authority Updates

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.

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.