News and communications

The Competition and Markets Authority to be granted new powers to help improve competition in the road fuel market and protect consumers from unfair prices.

• Updated: 15 November 2023

Parliamentary carry-over of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill and the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill confirmed in yearly speech.

• Updated: 8 November 2023

The Secretary of State has appointed seven Commissioners to the Gambling Commission commencing 11 September 2023.

• Updated: 31 October 2023

The CMA is investigating Worcester Bosch over concerns it may be misleading shoppers in its marketing of boilers as ‘hydrogen-blend ready’.

• Updated: 17 October 2023

A clampdown on fake reviews and hidden fees has been announced by the Government which will help customers cut the costs of living.

• Updated: 4 September 2023

A statement from the department in response to the Supreme Court's Judgement in the case of Paccar Inc. and others vs. Competition Tribunal and others

• Updated: 31 August 2023

The CMA calls for views on how it works with the sector regulators to promote competition for the benefit of consumers

• Updated: 24 August 2023

CMA launches new investigation to protect consumers following complaints about unregulated will-writing, online divorce, and pre-paid probate services

• Updated: 24 July 2023

CMA publishes an initial update on its work into competition in the groceries sector and calls for reforms on unit pricing legislation

• Updated: 20 July 2023

The CMA is calling on the mattress firm to change its selling practices, which could be putting unfair pressure on customers to make quick purchases

• Updated: 7 July 2023

Stronger enforcement powers for aviation regulator will lead to improved standards for all passengers on flights operating to and from the UK.

• Updated: 27 June 2023

Speech by Sarah Cardell at the University of East Anglia's Centre for Competition Policy Annual Conference 2023.

• Updated: 16 June 2023

CMA’s investigation into Bestway’s purchase of Lexon and Asurex has confirmed competition concerns

• Updated: 15 June 2023

Sainsbury’s and Asda agree to address more than 30 anti-competitive land agreements which prevent rivals opening nearby

• Updated: 13 June 2023

CMA will be carrying out further work looking into potential misleading practices in the green heating and insulation sector.

• Updated: 31 May 2023

Countdown begins for new minimum security standards regime for all consumer products with internet connectivity.

• Updated: 12 May 2023

A statement on mergers and digital markets from Marcus Bokkerink, Chair, and Sarah Cardell, CEO, CMA.

• Updated: 26 April 2023

The CMA welcomes draft legislation enhancing its ability to promote competition and protect consumers, including new powers for its Digital Markets Unit.

• Updated: 25 April 2023

New powers unveiled aimed at boosting competition, clamping down on subscription traps and fake reviews

• Updated: 25 April 2023

CMA calls on businesses to review practices as it investigates second firm over use of ‘urgency’ claims

• Updated: 31 March 2023