Corporate report

CA98 register

Updated 8 December 2023

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Competition Act 1998 public register of decisions

Brief description of case Outcome Decision date Regulator
Investigation into how Amazon’s Marketplace uses third-party seller data Commitments accepted 3 November 2023 CMA
Investigation into Meta’s (formerly Facebook) use of data obtained through digital display advertising Commitments accepted 3 November 2023 CMA
Suspected anti-competitive behaviour in relation to the sale of Leicester City FC-branded products and merchandise Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98. 31 July 2023 CMA
Suspected anti-competitive arrangements in the supply of construction services Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98. 23 March 2023 CMA
Suspected anticompetitive conduct in connection with the procurements for contracts to supply services at Heathrow and Derwentside Immigration Removal Centres No grounds for action decision in respect of Chapter I CA98. 14 February 2023 CMA
Investigation into the conduct of Education Software Solutions Limited Commitments accepted 10 January 2023 CMA
Investigation regarding the provision of equipment and related services in the electronic communication sector Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 16 December 2022 Ofcom
Anti-competitive behaviour in relation to the pricing of Rangers FC-branded replica football kit Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 27 September 2022 CMA
Investigation into a capacity sharing agreement between P&O Ferries and DFDS Commitments accepted 05 August 2022 CMA
Unfair pricing in respect of the supply of Phenytoin sodium capsules in the UK (on remittal back to the CMA) Infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 21 July 2022 CMA
Investigation into the Atlantic Joint Business Agreement between American Airlines, members of International Consolidated Airlines Group (British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus) and Finnair under Chapter I of the CA98 - Second decision to issue interim measures Decision to issue interim measures directions 4 April 2022 CMA
Investigation in respect of the rules for membership of the Railway Assessment Centre Forum Commitments accepted 4 April 2022 ORR
Investigation into Thames Water’s approach during their introduction of smart water meters at business premises Commitments accepted 31 March 2022 Ofwat
Investigation into anti-competitive practices relating to the supply of domestic lighting products (Dar Lighting Limited) Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 23 March 2022 CMA
Investigation into the supply of electric vehicle chargepoints on or near motorways Commitments accepted 08 March 2022 CMA
Investigation into Google’s proposals to remove third party cookies (TPCs) on Chrome and replace TPCs functionality with a range of ‘Privacy Sandbox’ tools, while transferring key functionality to Chrome Commitments accepted 11 February 2022 CMA
Investigation into alleged anti-competitive agreements in relation to the supply of Prochlorperazine 3mg dissolvable or “buccal” tablets in the UK Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 3 February 2022 CMA
Investigation into two cartels in the prepaid cards market in Great Britain Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 18 January 2022 PSR
Investigation into whether Paypoint has abused a dominant position in the market for over-the-counter (OTC) prepayment services to prepayment energy customers Commitments accepted 23 November 2021 Ofgem
Alleged excessive and unfair pricing with respect to liothyronine tablets under Chapter II CA98 Infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 29 July 2021 CMA
Alleged anti-competitive agreements and abusive conduct with respect to hydrocortisone tablets Infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 15 July 2021 CMA
Investigation relating to Essential Pharma’s intention to discontinue supply of Priadel, a lithium-based medication for the treatment of bipolar disease Commitments accepted 18 December 2020 CMA
Investigation relating to the supply of groundworks products to the construction industry in the United Kingdom Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 / Article 101 TFEU 17 December 2020 CMA
Investigation into suspected breaches in the use of certain retail most favoured nation clauses by a price comparison website in relation to home insurance products Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 / Article 101 TFEU 19 November 2020 CMA
Investigation into suspected anti-competitive arrangements in the UK roofing materials sector Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 / Article 101 TFEU 4 November 2020 CMA
Investigation of the Atlantic Joint Business Agreement between American Airlines, members of International Consolidated Airlines Group (British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus) and Finnair Decision to issue interim measures directions 17 September 2020 CMA
Online resale price maintenance in the synthesizers and hi-tech equipment sector Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 / Article 101 TFEU 17 July 2020 CMA
Investigation into suspected breaches of competition law in the supply of fludrocortisone acetate tablets: anti-competitive agreement Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 / Article 101 TFEU 9 July 2020 CMA
Investigation into alleged anti-competitive agreements in the private healthcare sector in relation to the supply of ophthalmology services Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 1 July 2020 CMA
Online resale price maintenance in the electronic drum sector Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 / Article 101 TFEU 29 June 2020 CMA
Anti-competitive practices in the synthesizers and hi-tech equipment sector  Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 / Article 101 TFEU 29 June 2020 CMA
Investigation into 4 pharmaceutical companies in relation to the supply of an antidepressant: market sharing Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 / Article 101 TFEU 4 March 2020 CMA
Investigation into 4 pharmaceutical companies in relation to the supply of an antidepressant: information exchange Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 / Article 101 TFEU 4 March 2020 CMA
Online resale price maintenance in the guitar sector Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 / Article 101 TFEU 22 January 2020 CMA
Residential estate agency services in Berkshire Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 17 December 2019 CMA
Investigation into suspected market sharing and / or customer allocation arrangements between operators in the business parcel delivery sector Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 / Article 101 TFEU 14 November 2019 Ofcom
Supply of products to the construction industry: precast concrete drainage products Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 / Article 101 TFEU 23 October 2019 CMA
Investigation into suspected breaches of competition law in the supply of fludrocortisone acetate tablets: Aspen’s acquisition of a marketing authorisation Commitments accepted 3 October 2019 CMA
Online resale price maintenance in the digital piano and digital keyboard sector Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 / Article 101 TFEU 1 August 2019 CMA
Decision to accept binding commitments offered by EPEX Spot SE and EEX in relation to electricity wholesale trading activities Commitments accepted 18 June 2019 Ofgem
Investigation into anti-competitive agreements in the supply of gas and electricity to domestic customers in Great Britain Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 30 May 2019 Ofgem
Investigation into suspected anti-competitive arrangements in relation to the supply of design, construction and fit-out services in the UK Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 12 April 2019 CMA
Investigation into a suspected abuse of a dominant position in the supply of Remicade to the NHS No grounds for action decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 102 TFEU 14 March 2019 CMA
Investigation into anti-competitive agreements and concerted practices in the asset management sector Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 / Article 101 TFEU 21 February 2019 FCA
Conduct in the transport sector: facilities at airports Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 25 October 2018 CMA
Complaint from Whistl UK Limited in relation to the prices, terms and conditions on which Royal Mail plc is offering to provide access to certain letter delivery services Infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 102 TFEU 14 August 2018 Ofcom
Investigation into 2 UK suppliers of bagged household fuels and charcoal products Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 / Article 101 TFEU 28 March 2018 CMA
Cleanroom laundry services and products: anti-competitive agreement Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 14 December 2017 CMA
Decision to accept binding commitments offered by the Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain in relation to certain of its rules Commitments accepted 26 October 2017 CMA
Online sales ban in the golf equipment sector Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 / Article 101 TFEU 24 August 2017 CMA
Investigation relating to supplies of impulse ice cream No grounds for action decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 102 TFEU 9 August 2017 CMA
Decision to accept binding commitments offered by ATG Media in relation to live online bidding auction platform services Commitments accepted 29 June 2017 CMA
Investigation into suspected breaches of competition law in relation to estate agents price fixing in Burnham-on-Sea area Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 31 May 2017 CMA
Online resale price maintenance in the light fittings sector Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 / Article 101 TFEU 3 May 2017 CMA
Conduct in the supply of products to the furniture industry (drawer wraps) involving BHK and Thomas Armstrong Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 / Article 101 TFEU 27 March 2017 CMA
Access to car parking facilities at East Midlands International Airport Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 17 January 2017 CAA
Galvanised steel tanks for water storage: main cartel infringement Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 / Article 101 TFEU 19 December 2016 CMA
Galvanised steel tanks for water storage - information exchange infringement Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 / Article 101 TFEU 19 December 2016 CMA
Conduct in the modelling sector: suspected anti-competitive arrangements Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 / Article 101 TFEU 16 December 2016 CMA
Unfair pricing in respect of the supply of phenytoin sodium capsules in the UK Infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 102 TFEU 7 December 2016 CMA
Decision to accept binding commitments from SSE plc Commitments accepted 3 November 2016 Ofgem
Online sales of posters and frames Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 12 August 2016 CMA
Online resale price maintenance in the commercial refrigeration sector Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 / Article 101 TFEU 24 May 2016 CMA
Online resale price maintenance in the bathroom fittings sector Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 / Article 101 TFEU 10 May 2016 CMA
Alleged anti-competitive agreement between GSK and Norton Healthcare Limited in relation to the UK supply of paroxetine No grounds for action decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 12 February 2016 CMA
Anti-competitive conduct and agreements in relation to the UK supply of paroxetine Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 / Article 101 TFEU and Chapter II CA98 12 February 2016 CMA
Investigation whether Anglian Water’s pricing conduct at the ‘Fairfield’ development in Milton Keynes caused margin squeeze No grounds for action decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 22 December 2015 Ofwat
Investigation into prices, terms and conditions in certain agreements in the carriage of freight by rail Commitments accepted 18 December 2015 ORR
Private ophthalmology anti-competitive information exchange and pricing agreements Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 / Article 101 TFEU 5 August 2015 CMA
Restrictive arrangements preventing estate and lettings agents from advertising their fees in a local newspaper Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 8 May 2015 CMA
Discriminatory pricing and terms by Bristol Water against self-lay connection providers Commitments accepted 5 March 2015 Ofwat
Alleged margin squeeze by BT Group plc in relation to the supply of superfast broadband No grounds for action decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 102 TFEU 21 October 2014 Ofcom
Investigation into an alleged abuse of a dominant position in the supply of vehicle service, maintenance and repair platforms in the UK by epyx Limited Commitments accepted 9 September 2014 CMA
Investigation into an alleged abuse of a dominant position in the distribution of road fuels in the Western Isles of Scotland by Certas Energy UK Limited Commitments accepted 24 June 2014 CMA
Alleged bilateral RPM agreements between DB Apparel UK Limited (DBA) and Debenhams Retail plc, House of Fraser (Stores) Limited, John Lewis plc, relating to DBA’s absorber sports bras No grounds for action decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 / Article 101 TFEU 18 June 2014 CMA
Online sales and price advertising restrictions of mobility scooters supplied by Pride Mobility Products Limited Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 27 March 2014 OFT
Market-sharing between Tomms Pharmacy and Celesio AG in relation to the supply of prescriptions medicines to care homes in England Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 20 March 2014 OFT
Collusive tendering in relation to the supply and installation of access control and alarm systems by Cirrus Communication Systems Limited, Peter O’Rourke Electrical Limited, Owens Installations Limited and Glyn Jackson Communications Limited Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 06 December 2013 OFT
Alleged abuse of dominance through exclusive arrangements by bunker fuel card firm CH Jones No grounds for action decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 102 TFEU 6 October 2013 OFT
Restrictions on online sales and price advertising of mobility scooters by Roma Medical Aids Limited Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 5 August 2013 OFT
Alleged margin squeeze in wholesale calls pricing by BT No grounds for action decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 102 TFEU 20 June 2013 Ofcom
Distribution of Mercedes-Benz vans involving H&L Garages and Northside Infringement decision in respect of I CA98 27 March 2013 OFT
Distribution of Mercedes-Benz vans involving Ciceley and Northside Infringement decision in respect of I CA98 27 March 2013 OFT
Distribution of Mercedes-Benz vans involving Ciceley and Road Range Infringement decision in respect of I CA98 27 March 2013 OFT
Distribution of Mercedes-Benz trucks involving H&L Garages and Northside Infringement decision in respect of I CA98 27 March 2013 OFT
Distribution of Mercedes-Benz trucks involving Ciceley, Enza, Mercedes-Benz and Road Range Infringement decision in respect of I CA98] 27 March 2013 OFT
[Investigation into the alleged anti-competitive pricing of Severn Trent plc in relation to certain contracts to supply water analysis services](https://www.ofwat.gov.uk/publication/decision-to-accept-binding-commitments-from-severn-trent-plc-severn-trent-water-limited-and-severn-trent-laboratories-limited/ Commitments accepted 17 January 2013 Ofwat
Investigation into the charges imposed by Electricity North West (ENW) on Independent Power Networks Ltd for connection into ENW’s distribution service area Commitments accepted 1 May 2012 Ofgem
Co-ordination of airline passenger fuel surcharges for long-haul passages by British Airways and Virgin Atlantic Airways Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 / Article 101 TFEU 19 April 2012 OFT
Investigation into the exchange of data in relation to private motor insurance Commitments accepted 2 December 2011 OFT
Alleged abuse of dominance by IDEXX Laboratories Limited in the supply of in-clinic companion animal testing equipment No grounds for action decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 102 TFEU 17 November 2011 OFT
Alleged predation by Flybe Limited on the Newquay to London Gatwick route No grounds for action decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 102 TFEU 1 November 2011 OFT
Various supermarkets and cheese processors coordinating increases in prices consumers pay for dairy products Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 26 July 2011 OFT
Abuse of dominance by Reckitt Benckiser through the withdrawal and de-listing of Gaviscon Original Liquid from the NHS prescription channel Infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 102 TFEU 13 April 2011 OFT
Royal Bank of Scotland and Barclays Bank anti-competitive practices in relation to the pricing of loan products to large professional services firms Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 / Article 101 TFEU 20 January 2011 OFT
Alleged abuse of dominance by British Telecom in relation to its residential broadband pricing practices No grounds for action decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 102 TFEU 2 November 2010 Ofcom
Alleged abuse of dominance by DB Schenker Rail UK in relation to its contract pricing between Conoco Phillips Ltd, Humber Oil Refinery and Kingsbury oil storage facility for rail petroleum haulage No grounds for action decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 102 TFEU 2 August 2010 ORR
Tobacco manufacturers and retailers engaged in unlawful practices in relation to retail prices for tobacco products in the UK Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 15 April 2010 OFT
Collective boycott and price-fixing by certain recruitment agencies Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 29 September 2009 OFT
103 construction firms in England colluded with competitors on building contracts through bid-rigging Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98] 21 September 2009 OFT
Abuse of dominance through predatory conduct by Cardiff Bus Infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 18 November 2008 OFT
Alleged abuse of dominance by BT in relation to Number Translation Services call termination charges No grounds for action decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 102 TFEU 1 August 2008 Ofcom
Abuse of dominance by National Grid through exclusivity contracts for the provision and maintenance of domestic-sized gas meters Infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 21 February 2008 Ofgem
Alleged exclusivity agreement between the BBC and Channel 4 Television Corporation to provide television access services No grounds for action decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 30 May 2007 Ofcom
Investigation into an alleged predation by British Airways on the London City to Edinburgh route No grounds for action in decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 30 March 2007 OFT
Alleged abuse of dominance by EDF in relation to its refusal to supply meter data services No grounds for action decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 82 EC Treaty 24 January 2007 Ofgem
Independent fee-paying UK schools exchanging information on future fees Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 20 November 2006 OFT
English Welsh and Scottish Railway Limited abuse of dominance through exclusionary contracts, discriminatory pricing and predation in respect of the carriage of coal by rail in Great Britain Infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 82 EC Treaty 17 November 2006 ORR
Alleged abuse of dominance by BT in relation to predatory pricing of digital cordless telephones No grounds for action decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 82 EC Treaty 1 August 2006 Ofcom
Price-fixing by the manufacturers and distributors of aluminium spacer bars Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 28 June 2006 OFT
Price-fixing and market-sharing in relation to the supply of stock check pads - generic paper pads used by staff in restaurants Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 31 March 2006 OFT
Investigation into an alleged abuse of a dominant position by Associated Newspapers Ltd Commitments accepted 2 March 2006 OFT
Collusive tendering for flat roof and car park surfacing contracts in England and Scotland Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 22 February 2006 OFT
Setting multilateral interchange fees provided for in the UK domestic rules of MasterCard UK Members Forum Limited Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 / Article 81 EC Treaty 6 September 2005 OFT
Alleged abuse of dominance by Portec Rail Products [UK] Ltd in relation to its supply of grease for use in electric trackside lubricators No grounds for action decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 19 August 2005 ORR
Collusive tendering for felt and single ply roofing contracts in Western-Central Scotland Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 8 July 2005 OFT
Alleged refusal to supply by Vodafone Limited to Floe Telecom Limited No grounds for action decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 82 EC Treaty 28 June 2005 Ofcom
Alleged refusal to supply by T-Mobile [UK] Limited to VIP Communications Limited No grounds for action decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 82 EC Treaty 28 June 2005 Ofcom
Alleged margin squeeze by the BT group in relation to its reduced rates for wholesale calls No grounds for action decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 82 EC Treaty 13 June 2005 Ofcom
Investigation of TV Eye and its member broadcasters in relation to the sale of advertising airtime Commitments accepted 24 May 2005 OFT
Investigation into excessive and discriminatory charges for the treatment of tankered landfill leachate by United Utilities plc No grounds for action decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 82 EC Treaty 20 May 2005 Ofwat
Collusion in relation to the making of tender bids in felt and single ply flat roofing contracts in the North East of England Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 16 March 2005 OFT
Collusion in relation to the making of tender bids in mastic asphalt flat roofing contracts in Scotland Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 15 March 2005 OFT
Alleged abuse of dominance in respect of new electricity connections to United Utilities Electricity plc distribution network No grounds for action decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 17 December 2004 Ofgem
Price-fixing agreements between UOP Limited/ UKae Limited / Thermoseal Supplies Ltd / Double Quick Supplyline Ltd / Double Glazing Supplies Ltd Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 8 November 2004 OFT
Pricing investigation concerning the free provision of BT Analyst Non-infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 82 EC Treaty 26 October 2004 Ofcom
Alleged margin squeeze by the BT group in relation to charges for retail price changes for 0845 and 0870 services Non-infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 82 EC Treaty 19 August 2004 Ofcom
Alleged abuse of dominance in relation to pricing policies in the property market TM Property Services Limited / MacDonald Dettwiler [Hub] Limited / MacDonald Dettwiler [Channel] Ltd Non-infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 82 EC Treaty 18 August 2004 OFT
Investigation relating to the terms offered by Southern Water for the provision of water services to a development site in East Kent No grounds for action decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 82 EC Treaty 3 August 2004 Ofwat
Alleged abuse of dominance through exclusionary behaviour by BT Group plc in relation to revised terms and pricing of its BT Together Options and residential retail services No grounds for action decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 12 July 2004 Ofcom
Alleged abuse of dominance concerning the access of Harwood Park Crematorium by other funeral undertakers No grounds for action decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 102 TFEU 29 June 2004 OFT
Investigation regarding the supply of safety personnel on the London Underground network by Suretrack Rail Services Ltd and P Way Services Ltd / London Underground Group No grounds for action decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 82 EC Treaty 23 June 2004 ORR
Investigation regarding the difficulty NFFO1 - Non-Fossil Fuel Obligation - was facing negotiating with Npower for a share of the Triad benefits No grounds for action decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 82 EC Treaty 9 June 2004 Ofgem
Alleged abuse of dominance in relation to Network Rail’s revised tendering arrangements for procuring rail welding services Infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 3 June 2004 ORR
Investigation relating to the terms offered to Albion Water by Dwr Cymru for access to Dwr Cymru’s water distribution pipes and treatment works No grounds for action decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 26 May 2004 Ofwat
Alleged margin squeeze by Vodafone, O2, Orange and T-Mobile in relation to the pricing of fixed-to-mobile calls to business customers Non-infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 82 EC Treaty 21 May 2004 Ofcom
Alleged abuse of dominance by Lothian Buses plc in relation to predatory pricing and the increase of services within the Greater Edinburgh area Non-infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 29 April 2004 OFT
Investigation following a notification by the Association of British Insurers concerning the General Terms of Agreement which operate a centralised, subscriber-controlled system of setting credit hire fees Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 22 April 2004 OFT
Investigation into whether the rules of Pool Reinsurance Company Limited [Pool Re] appreciably prevent, restrict or distort competition Exemption decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 15 April 2004 OFT
Investigation following a notification by Arena Leisure plc, Attheraces Holdings Limited, British Sky Broadcasting Group plc, Channel Four Television Corporation, and The Racecourse Association Limited into the collective selling of media rights Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 5 April 2004 OFT
Alleged price-fixing in relation to the supply of repair, maintenance and improvement services for flat roofs in the West Midlands area Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 16 March 2004 OFT
Alleged abuse of dominance by United Utilities Electronics plc through the application of its inspection regime for the provision of contestable elements of connections work to its network No grounds for action decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 82 EC Treaty 10 February 2004 Ofgem
British Telecom: 118500 directory enquiries number. Allegations that in publishing its directory enquiries [DQ] number on the front of its phonebook BT has abused a dominant position in the market No grounds for action decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 82 EC Treaty 23 December 2003 Ofcom
Investigation examining whether T-Mobile has infringed the Competition Act in relation to the disconnection of VIP Communications’ [VIP] services No grounds for action decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 82 EC Treaty 22 December 2003 Ofcom
Alleging that North & West Belfast Health and Social Services Trust was abusing a dominant position Non-infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 102 TFEU 18 December 2003 OFT
Predatory pricing in the charter passenger sector by English Welsh and Scottish Railway Non-infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 82 EC Treaty 3 December 2003 ORR
Investigation into price-fixing agreements of toys and games between Hasbro UK Ltd / Argos Ltd / Littlewoods Ltd Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 21 November 2003 OFT
Alleged anti-competitive practices by British Telecom plc in relation to BTOpenworld’s consumer broadband products Non-infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 82 EC Treaty 20 November 2003 Ofcom
Investigation examining whether Vodafone infringed the Competition Act in relation to the disconnection of Floe Telecom’s services Non-infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 3 November 2003 Ofcom
Investigation initiated in relation to an offer designed to ‘win back’ former customers of London Electricity plc Non-infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 12 September 2003 Ofgem
Investigation into E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company’s refusal to continue to supply unprocessed holographic photopolymer film Non-infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 82 EC Treaty 9 September 2003 OFT
Manchester United plc, the Football Association Ltd and Umbro Holdings: alleged price-fixing agreements in relation to replica football kit Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 1 August 2003 OFT
Alleged margin squeeze by BSB in relation to its distribution of premium channels Non-infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 82 EC Treaty 29 July 2003 OFT
Alleged anti-competitive practices by BT in relation to its BT Broadband product Non-infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 82 EC Treaty 11 July 2003 Ofcom
Alleged abuse of dominance concerning British Telecoms’ provision of its ‘TotalCare’ service and related matters Non-infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 82 EC Treaty 10 June 2003 Ofcom
British Telecoms discounts: alleged cross-subsidy. Alleged infringement of the Competition Act 1998 in relation to a contract offered to a customer Non-infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 82 EC Treaty 28 May 2003 Ofcom
Alleged infringement of the Competition Act 1998 by British Telecom in relation to the pricing of its UK-SPN service Non-infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 82 EC Treaty 23 May 2003 Ofcom
Alleged infringement of the Competition Act 1998 by British Telecom and British Sky Broadcasting Limited [BSkyB] in relation to their broadband promotion Non-infringement decision in respect of Chapter I and Chapter II CA98 / Article 82 EC Treaty 19 May 2003 Ofcom
Alleged anti-competitive practices in relation to the activities of various anaesthetists groups Non-infringement decisions in respect of Chapter I CA98 15 April 2003 OFT
Investigation into Thames Water Utilities Ltd following various complaints from Enviro-Logic Ltd Non-infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 31 March 2003 Ofwat
Price-fixing agreements in relation to Lladró Comercial S.A - a producer of luxury porcelain and stoneware figurines Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 31 March 2003 OFT
Abuse of dominance by Genzyme Limited in relation to their supply of the drug Cerezyme - treatment of Gaucher disease Infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 27 March 2003 OFT
Price-fixing agreements of toys and games between Hasbro UK Ltd / Argos Ltd / Littlewoods Ltd Price-fixing agreements of toys and games between Hasbro UK Ltd / Argos Ltd / Littlewoods Ltd Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 19 February 2003 OFT
Alleged price-fixing agreements between Elite Greenhouses Limited and distributors Non-infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 14 February 2003 OFT
Recommending prices in relation to the activities of Northern Ireland Livestock and Auctioneers’ Association Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 3 February 2003 OFT
Alleged abuse of dominance by BSkyB in relation to a margin squeeze on premium channel distributors Non-infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 30 January 2003 OFT
Alleged infringement of the Competition Act 1998 by BT in relation to its broadband marketing Non-infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 9 January 2003 Ofcom
Alleged abuse of dominance by British Airways plc in relation to excessively low booking payments to travel agents Non-infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 11 December 2002 OFT
Investigation into an agreement between Lucite International UK Limited [formerly Ineos Acrylics UK Limited] and BASF concerning the production and sale of hydrogen cyanide Non-infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 29 November 2002 OFT
Price-fixing agreements of toys and games between Hasbro UK Ltd / Argos Ltd / Littlewoods Ltd Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 28 November 2002 OFT
Investigation into rules notified by the General Insurance Standards Council Non-infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 13 November 2002 OFT
Alleged abuse of dominance by Companies House in relation to commercial products and unfair business practices Non-infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 25 October 2002 OFT
Abuse of dominance concerning predatory pricing of advertising space in the Aberdeen Herald & Post newspaper by Aberdeen Journals Ltd Infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 16 September 2002 OFT
Alleged abuse of dominance concerning the access to Harwood Park Crematorium Non-infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 6 August 2002 OFT
Alleged anti-competitive agreement between a number of telecommunications network operators Non-infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 12 July 2002 Ofcom
Price-fixing agreements between John Bruce [UK] Limited, Fleet Parts Limited and Truck and Trailer Components Infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 13 May 2002 OFT
Investigation alleging that North & West Belfast Health and Social Services Trust was abusing a dominant position in it pricing of care home services Non-infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 30 April 2002 OFT
Investigation relating to Vodafone’s participation in distribution agreements and fixing resale prices for pre-pay mobile phone vouchers Case closure decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 4 April 2002 Ofcom
Alleged abuse of dominance by BT concerning the predatory pricing of its DSL products Non-infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 82 EC Treaty 28 March 2002 Ofcom
Investigation into rules notified by the Film Distributors’ Association Ltd (PDF, 79KB) Non-infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 1 February 2002  
Investigation into the Memorandum of Understanding on the supply of oil fuels in an emergency Exemption decision in respect of Chapter I and non-infringement under Chapter II CA98 25 October 2001 OFT
Investigation into the centrally set multilateral interchange fee for the operation of the LINK Interchange Network Non-infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 16 October 2001 OFT
Alleged abuse of dominance by ICL concerning the supply and maintenance of computer equipment with mainframe functionality in the UK Non-infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 82 EC Treaty 20 July 2001 OFT
Abuse of dominance concerning predatory pricing of advertising space in the Aberdeen Herald & Post newspaper Infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 82 EC Treaty 16 July 2001 OFT
Alleged abuse of dominance by Consignia in relation to the use of Royal Mail trademarks Non-infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 82 EC Treaty 15 June 2001 OFT
Investigation into the pricing of two new tariff packages introduced by British Telecom for residential customers Non-infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 / Article 82 EC Treaty 4 May 2001 Ofcom
Investigation into DSG Retail Ltd exclusive agreements with Compaq Computer Limited and Packard Bell NEC Limited Non-infringement decision in respect of Chapter I or Chapter II CA98 / Article 82 EC Treaty 6 April 2001 OFT
Alleged breach of competition law by Avaya - a manufacturer of telecommunications equipment Non-infringement decision in respect of Chapter I and Chapter II CA98 6 April 2001 Ofcom
Abuse of dominant position: alleged anti-competitive pricing practices by Napp concerning the supply of morphine Infringement decision in respect of Chapter II CA98 5 April 2001 OFT
Investigation into rules notified by the General Insurance Standards Council Non-infringement decision in respect of Chapter I CA98 24 January 2001 OFT
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