UK Competition & Markets Authority Updates

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.

Feb 8, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) Funerals Market Investigation Order 2021 has led to slower increases in funeral costs compared to inflation, with a rise in unattended funerals observed.

Feb 8, 2024

The CMA has advised DBT on potential impacts of changes to package travel regulations on consumers and competition, following its enforcement action during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 8, 2024

The High Court has denied Nicholas Brown's request to remain as a director after he was disqualified for his involvement in an illegal cartel.

Feb 8, 2024

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally cleared the deal between Arçelik and Whirlpool, finding that it is not likely to raise significant competition concerns.

Feb 7, 2024

The High Court denied Nicholas Brown's application to continue acting as a director of Brown and Mason Group after his disqualification for involvement in bid-rigging in the demolition industry.

Feb 2, 2024

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has highlighted its role in promoting competitive markets and addressing unfair behavior, with implications for US businesses and advisors.