Independent report

Report on the effectiveness of the Subsidy Control Act 2022 and its impact on competition and investment in the UK

The Subsidy Advice Unit (CMA) has published its report on the effectiveness of the UK’s subsidy control regime and impact on competition and investment in the UK.

• From: Subsidy Advice Unit
• Published: 25 June 2026

Documents

Report on the effectiveness of the Subsidy Control Act and its impact on competition in the UK

PDF, 2.74 MB, 168 pages

Appendix A - Methodology

PDF, 194 KB, 6 pages

Appendix B - CFI responses

PDF, 3.14 MB, 126 pages

Appendix C - Case studies

PDF, 279 KB, 16 pages

Appendix D - Market research report

PDF, 856 KB, 87 pages

Appendix E - Analysis of SAU reports

PDF, 409 KB, 5 pages

Appendix F - Analysis of post-referral

PDF, 1.21 MB, 22 pages

Appendix G - Quantitative analysis of the subsidy

PDF, 1.17 MB, 48 pages

Appendix H - Quantitative analysis of competition

PDF, 788 KB, 20 pages

Appendix I - Litigation during the review period

PDF, 255 KB, 5 pages

Glossary

PDF, 195 KB, 7 pages

Details

The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has published its first statutory report monitoring the effectiveness of the Subsidy Control Act 2022 and its impact on competition and investment in the UK in line with the requirements of section 65 of the Subsidy Control Act 2022.

For more information visit the Review of the effectiveness and impact on competition and investment in the UK of the UK’s Subsidy Control Act - GOV.UK case page.

Published 25 June 2026