UK Competition & Markets Authority Updates

Feb 18, 2025

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has issued a supplementary interim report on the merger between Global Business Travel Group and CWT Holdings, indicating a potential approval of the deal.

Feb 17, 2025

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has flagged potential competition issues arising from Topps Tiles' acquisition of 30 CTD Tiles stores, which could negatively impact customers in four local areas.

Feb 14, 2025

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has released recommendations aimed at helping parents save up to £300 a year on infant formula by improving information and reducing brand influence.

Feb 13, 2025

The UK government is committed to enhancing economic growth and attracting investment, highlighted by a recent £63 billion secured at the International Investment Summit.

Jan 30, 2025

The UK Court of Appeal has dismissed Motorola's appeal against the Competition and Markets Authority's price cap on its Airwave Network services for emergency services, confirming the CMA's findings of monopoly pricing.

Jan 28, 2025

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has released provisional findings indicating that competition in the £9 billion cloud services market is lacking, potentially leading to higher costs and reduced service quality.

Jan 24, 2025

The CMA has secured commitments from Google to tackle fake reviews, imposing sanctions on businesses and individuals involved in misleading practices.

Jan 23, 2025

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated investigations into Apple and Google, focusing on their dominance in mobile ecosystems, including operating systems and app stores.

Jan 21, 2025

The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has submitted its feedback to the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) regarding the consultation on the UK subsidy control regime.

Jan 14, 2025

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has initiated an investigation into Google's search and advertising services under the new digital markets competition regime, focusing on its market power and impact on competition.

Jan 13, 2025

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has unveiled its draft Annual Plan, focusing on enhancing competition and consumer protection to drive economic growth and prosperity over the next three years.

Jan 13, 2025

The Chair and CEO of the UK Competition and Markets Authority respond to inquiries from key government officials regarding competition policy.

Jan 9, 2025

The CMA has provided feedback on the Northern Ireland Department for the Economy's consultation regarding consumer protection in low carbon heating initiatives, emphasizing the need for government oversight in third-party certification schemes.

Jan 7, 2025

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced its initial plans for a new digital markets competition regime aimed at fostering innovation and fair competition in the UK tech sector.

Dec 20, 2024

The CMA has raised concerns over Synopsys' $35 billion acquisition of Ansys, citing potential competition reduction in semiconductor chip design and light simulation software markets in the UK.