Competition and Markets Authority
gov.uk
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UK competition regulator; foundation-model market reviews.
Publications 101
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CMA response to consultation on swifter and simpler competition redress, regulatory appeals and competition enforcement
Response by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade's (BIST) consultation.
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CMA: meetings with other organisations, Q1 2026 to 2027
Data on official meetings with external organisations and individuals.
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Vivisol / Air Liquide (home oxygen services business) merger inquiry
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the anticipated acquisition by Dolby Medical Home Respiratory Care Limited (Vivisol) of Air Liquide Healthcare Limited’s home oxygen ser...
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Referral of the proposed Strategic Charging Infrastructure Scheme by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles
The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has accepted a request for a report providing advice to the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) concerning its proposed Strategic Charging Infrastructure Scheme.
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CMA fines construction firm and staff for concealing evidence during inspection
First civil penalties issued against individuals for concealing evidence during an investigation.
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CMA response to consultation on consumer protection for home upgrade schemes
Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) response to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) on consumer protection for home upgrade schemes.
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Google’s general search services: proposed user choice conduct requirement
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) invites comments on updated proposals for a user choice conduct requirement in relation to Google’s general search services.
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CMA strengthens proposals allowing people choice over their search service
Proposals to help people choose their search provider on Google Android phones and Google Chrome have been updated.
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Veterinary Services Market Investigation Order 2026 and Veterinary Services Market Investigation Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Undertakings 2026
This Order places requirements on veterinary businesses to remove barriers to competition and improve transparency for pet owners.
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KONE / TK Elevator merger inquiry
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking views on the anticipated acquisition by KONE Corporation of TK Elevator Topco GmbH.
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ABP / Dovecote Park merger inquiry
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the completed acquisition by ABP Food Group Unlimited of an indirect minority shareholding in Extra Detail Limited.
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Delivering predictable regulation in an unpredictable world
Keynote speech by Doug Gurr, the CMA's Chair, delivered at International Chambers of Commerce, UK Competition Conference.
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OCS / Mitie merger inquiry
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking views on the anticipated acquisition by OCS Group International Limited of Mitie Group plc.
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Referral of the proposed Critical Chemicals Resilience Fund subsidy scheme by the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has accepted a request for a report providing advice to the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST) concerning its proposed Critical Chemicals Re...
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Correspondence: Heating oil suppliers: using fair terms and conditions
Open letter to remind suppliers that the terms and conditions in their contracts with consumers must be fair and transparent.
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Public procurement in the national interest: Reflections from the CMA
Opening remarks by Sarah Cardell, the CMA’s Chief Executive, delivered at the Parliamentary event with the Competition and Markets Authority, Jubilee Room, House of Commons on 8 September 2026.
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Procurement in the national interest
Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) research and analysis on public procurement as a strategic tool for growth, innovation and economic security.
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On track: delivering the promises of the digital markets regime
Speech delivered by Will Hayter at Time to Reset: Unlocking Growth & Sovereignty Through Digital Competition (event hosted by News Media Association and Reset).
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12 new experts to join the CMA's inquiry panel
New members bring wide-ranging expertise to support the CMA’s independent work.
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CMA: prompt payment data, April to June 2026
Data about how long the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) takes to pay invoices.
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CMA: senior officials' business expenses, Q4 2025 to 2026
Data on senior officials’ business expenses.
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CMA secures compensation for heating oil customers
Hundreds set to receive compensation after their orders were cancelled following the conflict in the Middle East.
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Heating oil review: consumer protection enforcement case
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) commenced a consumer protection review of the supply of heating oil to consumers.
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High-growth firms
This report is part of the Microeconomics Unit’s ongoing Growth Programme, supporting the government’s focus on driving economic growth and its modern Industrial Strategy by delivering economic res...
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5 ways drivers can save money and avoid costly mistakes as summer travel peaks
Consumer expert Emma Cochrane shares tips for drivers travelling at one of the busiest times of the year.
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Referral of the proposed Scottish Zero Emission Truck Fund Scheme by Transport Scotland
The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has accepted a request for a report providing advice to Transport Scotland concerning its proposed Scottish Zero Emission Truck Fund Scheme (the Scheme).
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Referral of the proposed subsidy to Ryanair UK Limited by Invest Northern Ireland
The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has accepted a request for a report providing advice to Invest Northern Ireland (Invest NI) concerning its proposed subsidy to Ryanair UK Limited (Ryanair).
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Veterinary Services Market Investigation (Funding) Order 2026 and Veterinary Services Market Investigation Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (Funding) Undertakings 2026
This Order and the related Undertakings require relevant veterinary businesses to pay a fee to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and provide mechanisms which put in place the funding ...
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Vandemoortele required to sell UK plant following pastry merger investigation
Clearance decision comes well ahead of deadline following constructive engagement by the businesses with the CMA’s inquiry group.
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FirstCash / Ramsdens merger inquiry
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking views on the anticipated acquisition by FirstCash Holdings Inc. of Ramsdens Holdings PLC.
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Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated for drip pricing
Investigations into online pricing practices are part of CMA’s work to help ease cost of living pressures.
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Red Driving School: consumer protection enforcement case
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating suspected infringements of consumer law in relation to the presentation of mandatory fees for driving lessons by Red Driving School in t...
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Trainline: consumer protection enforcement case
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating suspected infringements of consumer law in relation to the presentation of mandatory fees for train and coach tickets by Trainline in th...
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Virgin Atlantic: consumer protection enforcement case
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating suspected infringements of consumer law in relation to the presentation of mandatory fees for package holidays offered by Virgin Atlanti...
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CMA Growth and Investment Council meeting notes: 16 July 2026
The minutes of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Growth and Investment Council meeting on 16 July 2026.
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CMA publishes latest monitoring update on road fuel market
Report assesses impact of the conflict in the Middle East on fuel prices and margins until the end of June 2026 and provides an update on Fuel Finder activity.
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Enhanced road fuel monitoring report: August 2026
Impact of the conflict in the Middle East on UK road fuel prices, spreads and margins.
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CMA proposes removing 27 market remedies in part or full following review
Strategic review points to removing or amending measures that may no longer be needed following changes to how markets work, regulation or consumer behaviour.
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Provisional decision: strategic review of CMA markets remedies
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is consulting on its provisional decision to amend, remove or retain the 33 remedies included in the strategic review.
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NRG Fleet Services / Specialist Fleet Services merger inquiry
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the completed acquisition by NRG Fleet Services of Specialist Fleet Services.
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Aldi and Lidl should be subject to the same rules as major supermarkets
CMA proposes that Aldi and Lidl should be covered by the same land agreement rules as the UK’s largest supermarkets to ensure customers get the best choice of where to shop.
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Whistleblower statistics 2025 to 2026
The number of disclosures received between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026 which we reasonably believe are 'qualifying disclosures' and the action taken for each case.
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Monitoring of the commitments given by IAG to the European Commission in relation to its acquisition of bmi
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is monitoring the commitments given by International Consolidated Airlines Group, S.A (IAG) to the European Commission (the ‘Commission’) in relation to ...
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CMA: spending over £500, June 2026
Spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS), over £500.