UK Competition & Markets Authority Updates

May 8, 2024

The CMA has conducted a review of grocery retailers' pricing practices, finding instances of inaccurate pricing and failures to display prices, leading to a call for compliance with consumer law.

May 3, 2024

Pennon Group's acquisition of Sutton and East Surrey Water could affect Ofwat's ability to regulate the water sector in England, prompting the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to review proposed solutions.

Apr 30, 2024

AlphaTheta's acquisition of Serato could lead to reduced competition in DJ software, potentially impacting prices, innovation, and consumer choice.

Apr 29, 2024

Accord-UK and Auden Mckenzie failed to overturn a £2.8 million fine for illegally sharing the hydrocortisone market, impacting prices and competition in the pharmaceutical sector.

Apr 28, 2024

Accord-UK and Auden Mckenzie lost their appeal against a £2.8 million fine for illegally sharing the hydrocortisone market, impacting prices and competition in the pharmaceutical sector.

Apr 25, 2024

The CMA is investigating Lindab's purchase of HAS-Vent due to concerns over reduced competition in the supply of circular ducts and fittings in England and Wales, potentially leading to higher construction prices.

Apr 24, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced changes to its Phase 2 merger investigation process, aiming to streamline investigations, enhance engagement with businesses, and encourage early remedies.

Apr 23, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking comments on partnerships between tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon, as well as Microsoft's hiring practices, to determine if they comply with UK merger rules and impact competition.

Apr 22, 2024

The speech at the Regulation Forum Chairs' Summit stresses the vital role of competition and regulation in driving economic growth, innovation, and investment.

Apr 21, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has emerged victorious in a legal challenge against the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) regarding the issuance of search warrants for domestic premises in competition law investigations.

Apr 17, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) marks its 10-year anniversary, stressing the crucial role of an independent and impartial authority in upholding fair competition and consumer protection amidst changing economic dynamics.

Apr 17, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) reflects on its 10-year journey, emphasizing the importance of competition enforcement in driving innovation, efficiency, and fair deals for businesses and consumers.

Apr 14, 2024

The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero has requested the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to review competition in the home heating market, with the CMA committing to consider this work in the second half of 2024.

Apr 10, 2024

The American Bar Association (ABA) Chair’s Showcase on AI Foundation Models is discussing the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on competition law, emphasizing the need for fair competition and consumer protection in markets utilizing foundation models.

Apr 10, 2024

The Court of Appeal has upheld the Competition Appeal Tribunal's decision, dismissing all 5 grounds of Cérélia's appeal against the CMA's ruling that the Cérélia/Jus-Rol merger would substantially lessen competition.