Morrisons is not a must-do deal for Sainsbury’s Odds are good the CMA would approve of a supermarket merger. But does Sainsbury’s need Morrisons? The Guardian - UK · 20h ago
Sainsbury's Abandoned Morrisons Takeover Talks Expose High‑Stakes Battle For UK Grocery Sainsbury's abandoned takeover talks with Morrisons reveal mounting pressure in UK grocery, from discounter growth to shifting CMA scrutiny over big mergers. International Business Times UK · Oct 6
Lineup confirmed for Dolly Parton celebration show coming to Disney Plus Dolly Parton is being honoured with a special celebration from the Country Music Association, which will feature an all-star lineup. BANG Premier · Oct 5
BT Agrees £400m Rescue Takeover Of Debt-Hit Broadband Rival TalkTalk BT has completed its takeover of TalkTalk out of administration, but the Government has ordered a CMA inquiry. Here is what it means for customers. International Business Times UK · Oct 5
BT rescues TalkTalk from collapse amid worries over national security threat Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy intervened on Monday, invoking a Public Interest Intervention Notice and ordering a speedy CMA probe. Evening Standard · Oct 5
Own a smartphone? Then you’re paying the ‘app tax’. It’s a racket and it’s time the UK faced Apple and Google down A deep-seated duopoly allows the tech giants to exploit the public and developers. But the regulator has powers to stop this abuse – it should use them, says Labour MP Chi Onwurah The Guardian - UK · Oct 4
Nexfibre’s £2bn deal for rival Netomnia could lessen competition, CMA says The Competition and Markets Authority has provisionally found the tie-up could ‘substantially’ impact competition in the wholesale broadband market. Evening Standard · Oct 2
Saudi Arabia Rethinks IPO Rules as Investor Appetite Weakens Saudi Arabia’s IPO market is struggling to sustain the momentum of recent years, as weak post-listing performance, valuation gaps, and geopolitical uncertainty are prompting regulators to rethink how IPOs come to market Fortune · Sep 30
Missed out on an Oasis 2027 tour ticket? Here's why all is not lost There may still be hope for fans who missed out on seeing the Gallagher brothers live in 2027 Evening Standard · Sep 28
What’s the story? Tickets for Oasis’ 2027 tour sell out Over the course of the weekend every ticket for 42 live shows across Scotland, England, Germany, Spain, Netherlands, France, Italy, US and Ireland hav Evening Standard · Sep 27
Vet group CVS says portrayal of industry ‘disappointing’ amid reforms The company also announced its first acquisition in the UK days after the conclusion of the Competition and Markets Authority probe. Evening Standard · Sep 24
Pet owners to see clear pricing at vet practices by end of the year The first stage of a host of reforms to make vet treatment clearer for pet owners will become legally binding by December, the CMA said. Evening Standard · Sep 22
UK vets ordered to make prices clearer for pet owners under new crackdown The first stage of reforms to make vet treatment clearer for pet owners will become legally binding by the end of the year The Independent UK · Sep 22
Co-op could face full-scale probe into Southern Co-op deal over competition fears The Competition and Markets Authority said the deal between the mutuals, which was announced in April, could ‘substantially’ lessen competition. Evening Standard · Sep 15
Evening Standard · Sep 14 Noel Gallagher rules out new Oasis music after Live 27 tour announcement The band, led by Noel and his brother Liam, will return to Knebworth, more than 30 years after their initial gigs at the Hertfordshire park.
The Independent UK · Sep 14 Noel Gallagher issues verdict on new Oasis music after huge 2027 tour announcement The band, led by Noel and his brother Liam, will return to Knebworth, more than 30 years after their initial gigs at the Hertfordshire park.
International Business Times UK · Sep 12 Country Music Fans React With Outrage After Megan Moroney's Hit Album 'Cloud 9' Misses Nomination Megan Moroney fans have criticised the CMA Awards after her chart-topping album Cloud 9 was omitted from the Album of the Year shortlist, despite its commercial success and previous award win.
International Business Times UK · Sep 11 Taylor Swift Breaks 10-Year CMA Silence After 'Toy Story 5' Country Chart Comeback Hits No. 1 Taylor Swift returns to the CMAs after 10 years as her 'Toy Story 5' song hits No. 1 on US country radio for the first time in 13 years.
BANG Premier · Sep 10 Taylor Swift confirms CMA appearance after earning first nomination in 4 years Taylor Swift has been enjoying newlywed bliss after tying the knot with Travis Kelce in New York in July, but is gearing up to make a return to the spotlight in the coming weeks.
BANG Premier · Sep 10 Choosin' Texas hitmaker Ella Langley dominates 2026 CMA nominations Ella Langley dominates this year’s CMA nominations with nine nods, while Taylor Swift re‑enters the Single of the Year category with I Knew It, I Knew You.
Evening Standard · Sep 7 Oasis tour 2027: Band announces 38 dates next year but no London gigs The iconic Britpop band is hitting the road again next year - two years after their sold out comeback tour
The Guardian - UK · Sep 5 Deal or no deal? The confusing rules around discounts in UK stores As the government cracks down on ‘phoney bargains’ we ask experts about what is a genuine price reduction
The Guardian - UK · Aug 30 Pet owners at risk of being ripped off by private equity firms as vet ownership rules change Critics say changes by CMA will allow multinationals to obscure their ownership of vet practices
Evening Standard · Aug 28 Hundreds affected by cancelled orders of heating oil to get compensation Around 800 people have been notified and hundreds more are set to be contacted, the CMA said.
The Independent UK · Aug 28 Hundreds to get compensation after heating oil orders cancelled amid Iran war Around 800 people have already been notified about the compensation they will receive