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A speech by Sarah Cardell, CEO of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), delivered at the CMA's 10 year anniversary event.

• Updated: 18 April 2024

A speech by Marcus Bokkerink, Chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), delivered at the CMA's 10 year anniversary event.

• Updated: 18 April 2024

The Court of Appeal has fully dismissed a legal challenge from Cérélia, and upheld the Competition Appeal Tribunal’s finding that the CMA was ‘rational and fair’ in its merger review.

• Updated: 11 April 2024

The CMA has published an open letter to Nail Technicians regarding their obligations to comply with competition law.

• Updated: 8 April 2024

Following its Phase 1 investigation, the CMA has found that Theramex's proposed purchase of Femoston and Duphaston could reduce competition and choice for hormone replacement therapy treatments.

• Updated: 4 April 2024

The deal seeks to combine the only 2 licensed sports spread betting operators in the UK market.

• Updated: 4 April 2024

The CMA’s latest monitoring report on road fuel shows that prices at the pump have risen since late January, accompanied by above average margins and spreads.

• Updated: 28 March 2024

Open letter to the fashion retail sector about environmental claims.

• Updated: 27 March 2024

The deal, which seeks to combine 2 of the 4 UK mobile network operators, could lead to higher prices for customers and affect investment in UK mobile networks.

• Updated: 22 March 2024

The CMA has today published its main concerns following an initial review into the veterinary sector.

• Updated: 12 March 2024

Tech companies collaborate on the government's Pumpwatch scheme to bring down road fuel prices for drivers.

• Updated: 11 March 2024

The CMA believes the CAT’s decision to overturn nearly £100 million of fines for drug firms despite initially confirming flagrant anti-competitive conduct is fundamentally misconceived. The CMA has a duty to ensure effective…

• Updated: 8 March 2024

The CMA’s initial investigation has found that TLS’ purchase of Tereos UK & Ireland could result in higher sugar prices.

• Updated: 8 March 2024

Following a provisional clearance in February, the CMA is now allowing the proposed deal between Arçelik and Whirlpool to go ahead.

• Updated: 7 March 2024

The CMA has concluded its housebuilding market study in England, Scotland, and Wales.

• Updated: 26 February 2024

The market study into infant formula is part of the CMA’s ongoing work to contain cost of living pressures in the groceries sector.

• Updated: 20 February 2024

The CMA will not recommend renewing a ‘block exemption’, which provides an exemption from competition law for certain forms of cooperation between liner shipping companies.

• Updated: 9 February 2024

Rules requiring price transparency continue to have a positive impact on funeral sector.

• Updated: 9 February 2024

The High Court has refused an application by a director to remain in post after being disqualified by the CMA for his role in an illegal demolition cartel.

• Updated: 8 February 2024

CMA provisionally clears the anticipated deal between Arçelik and Whirlpool, finding that consumers will continue to have a wide range of choice

• Updated: 8 February 2024