UK Competition & Markets Authority Updates

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.

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.