UK competition watchdog to investigate baby formula market CMA announces move after finding popular grocery brands put up prices on number of products faster than costs rose The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2023
UK watchdog warns Adobe's $20 bn takeover of Figma could harm competition The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said the an investigation into the planned deal found that it would wipe-out competition between two major players. Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2023
CMA warns on Microsoft behaviour as it clears Activision merger The boss of the competition regulator today issued a fierce missive to Microsoft as it finally cleared the tech giant’s blockbuster merger with Activision, ending a months-long battle to get the deal over the line. Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2023
BBC and ITV investigated for suspected breaches of competition law The Competition and Markets Authority has launched a probe. The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023
WTO slashes world trade forecast as manufacturing slowdown bites – as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as WTO warns that global economic fragmentation is hurting trade growth The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023
Heathrow will have to cut passenger charges by about 20% in 2024 Airport, which had hoped to raise fees, loses appeal to UK competition watchdog in provisional ruling The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023
UK vet sector under review amid worries over costs and competition The Competition and Markets Authority said less than half of all vet practices are independent after intense consolidation in recent years. The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023
Microsoft submits new plan in £54bn takeover battle with UK competition watchdog The Competition and Markets Authority had originally blocked the multibillion-dollar deal. The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023
Microsoft submits new Activision Blizzard deal to win over UK regulator CMA opens new investigation into $69bn acquisition as tech firm offers to sell cloud gaming rights to Ubisoft The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2023
Microsoft submits fresh Activision merger proposal after CMA rejection The CMA said it will begin a new investigation with a deadline for a decision set for 18 October Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2023
Monzo is UK’s best bank, Virgin Money and RBS the worst, says CMA survey The Competition and Markets Authority’s latest satisfaction survey asked customers how likely they would be to recommend their provider to a friend, relative or other business Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2023
UK’s CMA to hear more views on Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal Competition and Markets Authority gives tech giant hope after it blocked acquisition of Call of Duty maker The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2023
‘Quickie divorce’ services and wills come under competition watchdog’s spotlight The Competition and Markets Authority is keen to hear about people’s experiences when buying services and products. The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2023
Food price inflation not driven by weak supermarket competition, says watchdog The Competition and Markets Authority said there was evidence of stronger price competition between supermarkets than in the fuel market. The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023 Microsoft and UK regulators want more time to work on $69 billion Activision deal Microsoft and British regulators sought more time from a court Monday as the U.S. tech company uses a rare second chance to overcome opposition to its $69 billion bid for video game maker Activision Blizzard
The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023 Leicester fined up to £880,000 over price fixing with JD Sports The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has said Leicester and JD Sports have admitted to anti-competitive behaviour.
The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023 Mapped: Most expensive and cheapest petrol stations in UK revealed Comparison website finds 45p difference between priciest and cheapest petrol pumps
Wales Online · Jul 3, 2023 Watchdog explains real reason supermarket fuel was so expensive last year The Competition and Markets Authority has called for new legislation to protect drivers
The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2023 Rip-off Britain: why everything we buy now costs a fortune As the cost of living crisis bites, consumers are asking how so many businesses have maintained or raised their profits
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023 Watchdog rules rail infrastructure deal could leave passengers worse off The Competition and Markets Authority’s provisional findings could lead to the merger involving Hitachi and Thales being blocked.
Manchester Evening News · Jun 1, 2023 Supermarkets slash diesel prices by more than 7p per litre The average price of a litre of diesel at supermarket went from 151.02p per litre to 143.58p per litre
The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2023 UK’s competition watchdog aims for leading global role Ruling against Microsoft Activision merger looks like warning shot as CMA takes on task of regulating big tech after Brexit
The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023 Furious Microsoft boss slams UK over takeover block: ‘EU is better for business’ Brad Smith claimed confidence in technology in the UK had been ‘severely shaken’ by the decision but No10 said his claims were ‘not borne out by the facts’
The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023 Microsoft slams UK move blocking Activision takeover as ‘bad day for Britain’ The Competition and Markets Authority said it had prevented the deal over concerns in the cloud gaming sector.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2023 No 10 hits back at Microsoft after company says EU ‘more attractive’ post-Brexit after takeover blocked – as it happened Live coverage of business, economics and financial markets as US tech company heavily criticises UK’s Competition and Markets Authority