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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

The investigation will consider whether Vifor Pharma has been engaging in anti-competitive conduct.

• Updated: 31 January 2024

The CMA has today appointed its new General Counsel and Executive Director for Digital Markets.

• Updated: 29 January 2024

Investigation will examine the potential impact the proposed deal could have on competition for consumers and businesses.

• Updated: 26 January 2024

New Microeconomics Unit research explores trends in the UK job market including the market power of employers, the impact on wages, the use of restrictive clauses, and recent developments such as hybrid working.

• Updated: 25 January 2024

The Court of Appeal agrees that companies outside the UK must provide information requested by the CMA – entirely dismissing legal challenges from BMW and VW.

• Updated: 17 January 2024