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Peers call for independent body to take control of Telegraph sale

Lords say culture department has mishandled process and suggest CMA or Cabinet Office oversee new auction

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2025

Musicians’ Union welcomes government ban on inflated gig ticket resales

The union said the move to ban resales for profit would help to maintain the relationship between artists and their fans.

Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2025

Secondary ticket rip-offs – UK Government to finally act?: Next King’s Speech likely to include ban on profiteering

Plus Viagogo and StubHub are under investigation over hidden fees

MusicRadar · Nov 18, 2025

Watchdog launches investigation into eight firms including Wayfair over online pricing

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said the cases were the first launched

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025

Watchdog opens investigations into eight firms over online pricing practices

StubHub, Viagogo, AA Driving School, BSM Driving School, Gold’s Gym, Wayfair, Appliances Direct and Marks Electrical will all be investigated.

Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2025

Greencore edges forward in £1.2bn Bakkavor deal after agreeing to sell factory

The UK competition watchdog said it was planning to accept the steps put forward by the two firms to allay its concerns over the takeover.

Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2025

Sportradar wraps up acquisition of IMG ARENA and its betting rights portfolio

Cementing dominance in global sports data and media rights.

Dot Esports · Nov 6, 2025

UK watchdog raises competition concerns over Greencore-Bakkavor deal

Proposed £1.2bn takeover of Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and Asda supplier is being examined by CMA

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2025

Greencore’s Bakkavor takeover faces competition concerns over supermarket sauces

It came as the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) concluded an initial phase one investigation into the £1.2 billion deal.

Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2025

Apple and Google face enforced changes over UK mobile phone dominance

Competition watchdog takes similar stance as EU, saying both tech firms require stricter regulatory oversight

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2025