Collection

CMA coronavirus (COVID-19) response

Information about how the Competition and Markets Authority responded to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

The outbreak of coronavirus prompted concerns that businesses might exploit the situation to take advantage of people, for example by charging excessive prices or making misleading claims about their products.

The CMA set out its approach to essential business cooperation during the coronavirus outbreak; and explained how it adjusted its working arrangements.

Please note:

News and updates

News and updates on the work of the CMA during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Consumer law

Guidance and information provided to consumers and businesses on their rights and responsibilities under consumer law during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Mergers

Guidance and information on mergers work during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Competition law and cartels

Guidance and information on competition law during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Updates to this page

Published 20 March 2020
Last updated 22 April 2020 + show all updates
  1. A link to the Merger assessments during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic guidance has been added to the page.

  2. First published.