UK Competition & Markets Authority Updates

Mar 25, 2025

The UK Competition and Markets Authority is probing Ticketmaster over potential misleading practices during the sale of Oasis concert tickets, focusing on ticket labeling and pricing transparency.

Mar 24, 2025

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has provided feedback on the government's consultation regarding the resale of live event tickets, advocating for a price cap to protect fans.

Mar 21, 2025

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has fined major sports broadcast companies over £4 million for unlawfully sharing freelancer pay information, impacting fair competition in the labor market.

Mar 21, 2025

The UK competition authority is investigating the veterinary market due to rising concerns over pricing and service delivery, particularly as large groups dominate the sector and pet ownership increases.

Mar 18, 2025

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has provided insights on consumer protection in response to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero's review of Ofgem.

Feb 21, 2025

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has reached a settlement with four major banks over anti-competitive practices related to UK government bonds, resulting in fines exceeding £100 million.

Feb 19, 2025

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has published an interim report indicating that GXO's acquisition of Wincanton may harm competition in dedicated warehousing services for grocery customers.

Feb 18, 2025

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has issued a supplementary interim report on the merger between Global Business Travel Group and CWT Holdings, indicating a potential approval of the deal.

Feb 17, 2025

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has flagged potential competition issues arising from Topps Tiles' acquisition of 30 CTD Tiles stores, which could negatively impact customers in four local areas.

Feb 14, 2025

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has released recommendations aimed at helping parents save up to £300 a year on infant formula by improving information and reducing brand influence.

Feb 13, 2025

The UK government is committed to enhancing economic growth and attracting investment, highlighted by a recent £63 billion secured at the International Investment Summit.

Jan 30, 2025

The UK Court of Appeal has dismissed Motorola's appeal against the Competition and Markets Authority's price cap on its Airwave Network services for emergency services, confirming the CMA's findings of monopoly pricing.

Jan 28, 2025

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has released provisional findings indicating that competition in the £9 billion cloud services market is lacking, potentially leading to higher costs and reduced service quality.

Jan 24, 2025

The CMA has secured commitments from Google to tackle fake reviews, imposing sanctions on businesses and individuals involved in misleading practices.

Jan 23, 2025

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated investigations into Apple and Google, focusing on their dominance in mobile ecosystems, including operating systems and app stores.