News and communications

Revised process for Phase 2 investigations will apply to new merger cases opened from today.

• Updated: 25 April 2024

Invitation to comment launched by the CMA on the partnerships between Microsoft and Mistral AI, and Amazon and Anthropic, and Microsoft’s hiring of former employees and related arrangements with Inflection AI.

• Updated: 24 April 2024

A speech delivered by the Chair of the Competition and Markets Authority, Marcus Bokkerink.

• Updated: 23 April 2024

The CMA has won an important legal challenge in the High Court after the CAT refused to grant it a domestic search warrant as part of a cartel investigation.

• Updated: 22 April 2024

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