UK Competition & Markets Authority Updates

Oct 15, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has mandated Lindab to divest 2 sites following a Phase 2 merger inquiry, citing concerns of reduced choice and higher prices for ventilation system installers in Nottingham and Stoke-on-Trent.

Oct 10, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provided feedback on the Scottish Law Commission's report regarding the review of contract law, following the enactment of the DMCC Act 2024.

Oct 9, 2024

The UK Competition Authority sends a reminder to unregulated legal service providers about their obligations under consumer law and directs them to compliance guidance by the CMA.

Oct 9, 2024

The CMA is cautioning unregulated legal service providers in the UK to ensure consumer protection and fair practices, with a focus on will writing and divorce services.

Oct 8, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) offers feedback on proposed reforms to the UK's National Planning Policy Framework, aligning with findings from a previous study on the housebuilding market.

Oct 2, 2024

Merger control decisions are vital for safeguarding consumer interests and economic growth, impacting various sectors like technology and pharmaceuticals. Competition law advisors play a key role in promoting fair competition and economic prosperity through effective merger control.

Oct 1, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has released heat maps showing the distribution of warning and advisory letters sent to businesses suspected of breaking competition law, aiming to promote fair market conditions and protect consumers.

Sep 26, 2024

Tereos has been fined £25,000 by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for failing to provide necessary information during a merger inquiry.

Sep 25, 2024

The CMA's market investigation into veterinary services for household pets in the UK is progressing, with updates on behind-the-scenes work and efforts to understand key issues.

Sep 24, 2024

The CMA is conducting a market investigation into veterinary services for household pets in the UK, aiming to address concerns about costs and quality of care.

Sep 18, 2024

The UK's CMA issues a tailored guide for fashion brands to ensure compliance with consumer law and prevent misleading green claims, following actions taken against major retailers like ASOS, Boohoo, and George at Asda.

Sep 13, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) provisionally finds that the Vodafone / Three merger in the UK could result in higher prices for mobile customers and reduced competition in the market.

Sep 6, 2024

The Court of Appeal has ruled in favor of the CMA's appeal against the CAT's decision to overturn its finding of a market sharing agreement in the pharmaceutical sector.

Sep 6, 2024

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has preliminarily found that Google is abusing its dominant positions in the ad tech sector, potentially harming UK publishers and advertisers.

Sep 5, 2024

On 4 September 2024, the Chair and CEO of the CMA wrote a letter to the government.