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Competition regulator will not investigate Microsoft partnership with OpenAI

The Competition and Markets Authority said the link-up between the firms does not qualify for investigation under rules around mergers.

Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025

Co-op admits blocking rivals from setting up nearby shops

Supermarket broke rules more than 100 times across its property portfolio, competition regulator says

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2025

Microsoft hits back against UK competition lawsuits, slams AWS and Google once again

Microsoft is arguing its case against the CMA’s Provisional Decision Report, slamming AWS and Google too

TechRadar · Mar 5, 2025

Four banks fined £100m over chat room messages

HSBC, Citi, Royal Bank of Canada and Morgan Stanley were all fined, while Deutsche Bank received immunity for reporting its conduct to authorities

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025

Banks fined £100m after traders shared sensitive information in chat rooms

For four years after the financial crisis bank staff were sharing information about the Government debt they were buying and selling, regulators said.

Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2025

Four major City banks fined more than £100 million by watchdog

CMA investigation found that traders were sharing information about the gilts market in chat rooms

Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2025

Best and Worst Banks Revealed – And Lloyds and NatWest Didn’t Make the Cut

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has released its latest survey rankings, spotlighting the banks that are excelling and those that are falling short.

The Fashion Central · Feb 18, 2025

Five water companies appeal against Ofwat’s curb on bill rises

Anglian Water, Southern Water, Northumbrian Water, Wessex Water and South East Water ask regulator to refer its ruling to the CMA

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2025

‘We must avoid a chilling effect’: the CMA chief on the UK’s pro-growth shift

Sarah Cardell says role of competition regulator remains the same but it must be wary of perceptions

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2025

Chase overtakes Monzo as Britain’s favourite bank, survey shows

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published the findings of its latest survey of some 23,000 people.

Evening Standard · Feb 17, 2025