UK Competition & Markets Authority Updates

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.

Apr 23, 2025

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has provided feedback on the upcoming Railways Bill, emphasizing the need for effective market design in ticket retailing.

Apr 10, 2025

The UK Competition and Markets Authority is reviewing SLB's proposed remedies to address competition concerns related to its acquisition of ChampionX, two major players in the oilfield services sector.

Apr 8, 2025

The UK competition authority has issued a letter to Lloyds Banking Group regarding its failure to comply with regulations requiring the provision of Payment Transaction Histories to former account holders.