UK Competition & Markets Authority Updates

Jul 18, 2025

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has communicated with the government regarding a voluntary pricing initiative aimed at assisting fertility patients in comparing clinic prices, while also suggesting regulatory improvements.

Jul 9, 2025

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has successfully negotiated a £100 million payment from seven housebuilders to support affordable housing initiatives across the UK, following an investigation into anticompetitive practices.

Jun 30, 2025

The UK competition authority, CMA, reveals that fuel margins remain elevated even as petrol and diesel prices drop, prompting a government initiative to enhance price comparison for consumers.

Jun 24, 2025

The UK competition authority, CMA, proposes to designate Google with strategic market status to improve competition in search services, aiming to benefit consumers and businesses.

Jun 19, 2025

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has approved the merger between GXO and Wincanton, contingent upon the sale of Wincanton's grocery warehousing business to maintain competition and keep costs low for supermarkets.

Jun 18, 2025

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has launched a market study to address ongoing issues in the civil engineering sector for roads and railways, aiming to improve collaboration between the public sector and industry.

Jun 13, 2025

The UK Competition and Markets Authority is consulting on whether to release Google from its commitments regarding the Privacy Sandbox, following the company's decision to abandon plans for third-party cookie blocking.

Jun 6, 2025

Amazon has committed to strict measures to combat fake reviews on its platform, following undertakings made to the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). This initiative aims to enhance consumer trust and compliance with new consumer laws.

Jun 4, 2025

The UK competition authority has issued a letter to NatWest, highlighting multiple breaches of the Retail Banking Market Investigation Order, affecting thousands of customers and SMEs.

May 27, 2025

The UK competition authority, CMA, has responded positively to proposed changes in the Microgeneration Certification Scheme aimed at improving financial protections for consumers.

May 21, 2025

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has issued a letter to Barclays for failing to provide Payment Transaction Histories to former account holders, violating the Retail Banking Market Investigation Order.

May 16, 2025

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is intensifying its competition enforcement efforts, emphasizing the need for businesses to comply with competition laws to avoid significant penalties and operational restrictions.

May 14, 2025

The UK competition authority, CMA, has issued a response to the Independent Water Commission's request for evidence, emphasizing its regulatory role in the water sector.

May 7, 2025

The UK Court of Appeal has upheld the Competition and Markets Authority's £99 million fine against Advanz Pharma and its owners for excessive pricing of thyroid medication, reinforcing the CMA's commitment to fair pricing in the NHS.

Apr 30, 2025

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is enhancing consumer protection through the new Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Act, aiming for faster enforcement and fair competition.