UK Competition & Markets Authority Updates

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.

Feb 26, 2024

The CMA has raised significant concerns in the housebuilding market in Great Britain, including issues with the planning system, shortage of new homes, and potential information sharing among eight housebuilders.

Feb 25, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has sent letters in response to the publication of their housebuilding market study report.

Feb 25, 2024

The CMA's final report on the housebuilding market in Great Britain highlights concerns about under-delivery of new homes, estate management charges, and potential anti-competitive behavior among housebuilders.

Feb 20, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated a market study into the infant formula supply in the UK, focusing on consumer behavior, regulatory influence, and market features.

Feb 19, 2024

The CMA has initiated a market study on the infant formula supply in the UK, aiming to address concerns about pricing and information available to parents.

Feb 9, 2024

The CMA has provided its advice to DBT on the potential impact of changes to package travel regulations on consumers and competition.

Feb 9, 2024

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has decided not to recommend the renewal of the Liner Shipping Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER), which provides an exemption from competition law for certain forms of cooperation between liner shipping companies.

Feb 9, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) annual review of the funerals market shows that funeral costs have increased slower than inflation since the implementation of the CMA's Funerals Market Investigation Order 2021.

Feb 8, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will not recommend the renewal of the Liner Shipping Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER) due to concerns about reduced competition and lack of benefits for customers.