News and communications

The CMA will host the 24th annual ICN conference in Edinburgh, gathering members from around the globe to discuss competition matters.

• Updated: 17 May 2024

The CMA has published an open letter to Nail Technicians regarding their obligations to comply with competition law.

• Updated: 8 April 2024

The investigation will consider whether Vifor Pharma has been engaging in anti-competitive conduct.

• Updated: 31 January 2024

CMA launches an investigation into the mattress firm over concerns that it could be making misleading price reduction claims

• Updated: 15 December 2023

Open-door policy enables green collaboration by Fairtrade Foundation under Green Agreements Guidance.

• Updated: 14 December 2023

Morrisons and Marks and Spencer are the latest retailers to agree to address 65 anti-competitive land agreements which prevent rivals opening nearby

• Updated: 6 December 2023

The CMA acts to help NHS patients access combination therapies used to treat serious medical conditions.

• Updated: 17 November 2023

Changes will ensure regulator cannot impose an intervention on a firm unless it is proportionate to do so.

• Updated: 15 November 2023

Following CMA action, Meta will no longer be able to use certain data obtained from competing businesses that advertise on its platforms to gain an unfair advantage.

• Updated: 3 November 2023

The CMA has launched an investigation into suspected anti-competitive conduct in relation to the supply of chemicals for use in the construction industry.

• Updated: 17 October 2023

New guidance published by the CMA will help businesses understand how they can collaborate on environmental sustainability goals without breaking the law.

• Updated: 12 October 2023

Following Ofcom’s referral, the CMA is launching a market investigation into the supply of public cloud infrastructure services in the UK.

• Updated: 5 October 2023

The sale of Activision’s cloud gaming rights to Ubisoft substantially addresses previous concerns and opens the door to the deal being cleared, the CMA said today.

• Updated: 22 September 2023

The CMA calls for views on how it works with the sector regulators to promote competition for the benefit of consumers

• Updated: 24 August 2023

UK consumers saved an estimated £8 billion over the last 3 years from action taken by the CMA to protect competition and stamp out unfair practices

• Updated: 17 July 2023

The CMA has cleared the completed purchase of Hills Motors by Copart after an in-depth phase 2 investigation

• Updated: 14 July 2023

CMA’s investigation into Bestway’s purchase of Lexon and Asurex has confirmed competition concerns

• Updated: 15 June 2023

Sainsbury’s and Asda agree to address more than 30 anti-competitive land agreements which prevent rivals opening nearby

• Updated: 13 June 2023

CMA’s investigation provisionally concludes that Hitachi’s takeover of Thales GTS could reduce choice for Network Rail and TfL, impacting cost and service quality for passengers

• Updated: 8 June 2023

CMA increases informant reward up to £250K to crack down on cartels

• Updated: 6 June 2023