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Competition watchdog probes ScottishPower owner’s £2.1bn network deal

The Competition and Markets Authority will decide by March 27 whether to refer the acquisition for an in-depth investigation.

Evening Standard

Labour’s decision to muzzle regulators in the name of ‘growth’ will backfire horribly

The Competition and Markets Authority is the strongest line of defence against monopolies, so its change in leadership really matters, writes the journalist Nicholas Shaxson

The Guardian - UK

U.K. regulator launches second 'strategic market status' probe, targeting Apple and Google's smartphone dominance

Apple and Google said they would work alongside the Competition and Markets Authority, insisting that they support choice in the market.

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UK Watchdog Investigates Apple And Google Mobile Ecosystems

The Competition and Markets Authority in Britain is investigating Google's Android and Apple's iOS ecosystems for potential market abuses and unfair practices.

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Apple and Google’s mobile ecosystems investigated by competition watchdog

The Competition and Markets Authority will investigate the firms under new digital market laws.

The Independent UK

'Dystopian': Labour slammed for giving former Amazon boss top watchdog role

THE Labour Government has drawn anger after making the “dystopian” decision to give a former boss of Amazon UK a top watchdog role ...

The National (Scotland)

Watchdog boss stepped down over ‘different approach’, says Chancellor

Marcus Bokkerink left his role as chairman of the Competition and Markets Authority earlier this week.

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Competition watchdog chairman ‘ousted’ by Government

Marcus Bokkerink left his post as chairman of the Competition and Markets Authority, after criticism the watchdog was not focused enough on growth.

Evening Standard

Google faces more scrutiny as UK watchdog flexes new digital competition powers

Britain’s competition watchdog says it’s investigating Google’s search ad business, adding to global scrutiny that the U.S. tech giant is facing

The Independent UK

Competition regulator to examine Google services under new digital market laws

The Competition and Markets Authority said it was launching its first strategic market status designation investigation.

Evening Standard

Petrol prices: Driving home for Christmas set to be cheapest since pandemic

A warning was issued that drivers were still paying more for fuel than they should due to ‘stubbornly high’ margins

The Independent UK

Drivers to enjoy cheapest Christmas fuel prices since pandemic – RAC

The cost of full tanks for 55-litre family cars are £75 for petrol and £78 for diesel – or £5.75 and £6.60 less than a year ago respectively.

Evening Standard

Drivers still paying too much for fuel, says competition watchdog

The Competition and Markets Authority said fuel margins remained higher than historic levels, and it remained concerned about weakened competition.

Evening Standard

Google partnership with Anthropic AI cleared by competition watchdog

The Competition and Markets Authority said a provisional investigation found the link between the two companies did not meet the merger threshold.

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Vodafone and Three merger set for all clear from CMA after investigation

Competition watchdog provisionally finds deal can go ahead subject to investment and price freeze remedies

Evening Standard

Vodafone and Three £15bn merger could get green light, UK watchdog says

The mobile networks must stick to their commitments for the tie-up to be approved, the Competition and Markets Authority said.

The Independent UK

Watchdog launches investigation into Ticketmaster over Oasis ticket sales

The investigation will consider whether Ticketmaster had engaged in unfair commercial practices,

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Does your school have strict uniform rules? They may be breaking the law, claims Keir Starmer

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has said that strict school uniform rules could limit the choice of parents and carers

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The Independent UK

Monzo rated as Britain’s top bank in survey of 36,000 people

The Competition and Markets Authority has published the findings of its latest survey.

The Independent UK

Four major banks breached rules to help keep customers informed

Lloyds, TSB and AIB have confirmed they are making changes and HSBC has been issued with directions, the Competition and Markets Authority said.

Evening Standard

Nationwide faces competition inquiry over Virgin Money deal

Nationwide Building Society’s controversial £2.9 billion takeover of Virgin Money hit a potentially serious hiccup today when the Competition and Markets Authority launched a probe into the deal.

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UK Regulators Investigate Microsoft And Amazon AI Deals

British regulators investigate Microsoft and Amazon AI deals for potential anti-competitive behavior, prompting scrutiny in the rapidly evolving AI industry.

Evening Standard

More than 500 households released from contracts that doubled ground rents

The contracts these households faced were ‘problematic,’ the Competition and Markets Authority said.

Evening Standard

Homeowners can face high and unclear estate management charges, says watchdog

The Competition and Markets Authority raised concerns about charges for the management of facilities such as roads, drainage, and green spaces.

The Guardian - UK

UK infant formula at ‘historically high’ prices, says watchdog

Competition and Markets Authority launches full-scale investigation after finding costs have risen

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