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The CMA is investigating whether ESS has broken the law by taking action to prevent schools from switching to a new management information system provider.

• Updated: 14 May 2024

On 26 January 2024, the Security Industry Authority (SIA) prosecuted former door supervisor Steven Richardson for breaching the Private Security Industry Act.

• Updated: 8 May 2024

CMA review indicates that some independent and smaller grocery retailers are failing to display clear and accurate prices.

• Updated: 8 May 2024

The CMA has found Pennon’s purchase of Sumisho Osaka Gas Water UK (including its subsidiary Sutton and East Surrey Water), could harm Ofwat’s ability to make comparisons between water companies and carry out its statutory fu…

• Updated: 3 May 2024

How we are going to deliver our mission to grow the UK economy by providing an IP system that encourages investment in creativity and innovation.

• Updated: 2 May 2024

AlphaTheta’s proposed deal to acquire Serato could also reduce innovation, choice, and access to DJ equipment and software.

• Updated: 1 May 2024

In 2023, the SIA gave 1000 Black Boys CIC £10,000 to inspire and support young black men and their families.

• Updated: 30 April 2024

Today the SIA announced the award of £72,000 from its grant for good causes fund to 7 registered charities and community interest companies across the UK.

• Updated: 30 April 2024

The CAT has unanimously upheld the level of penalty imposed by the CMA for a market sharing agreement relating to 20mg hydrocortisone tablets.

• Updated: 29 April 2024

From today, regulations enforcing consumer protections against hacking and cyber-attacks will take effect, mandating that internet-connected smart devices meet minimum-security standards by law.

• Updated: 29 April 2024

The CMA has found that Lindab’s acquisition of HAS-Vent could increase prices for installers and contractors.

• Updated: 26 April 2024

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

• Updated: 25 April 2024

The musculoskeletal disorders risk reduction through design award aims to inspire employers to make changes that reduce the risks of harm to their workers

• 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

RPC statement about the impact assessment relating to The Official Controls (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024

• Updated: 23 April 2024

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

• Updated: 23 April 2024

The government’s Tipping Act is a step closer to coming into force, as today the Code of Practice is published and laid before Parliament. The new Code of Practice will protect the tips of more than 2 million workers giving …

• Updated: 22 April 2024

Information on the role of OPSS, the creation of the UK regulator for construction products, and regulatory statements.

• Updated: 22 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