The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has been making headlines due to its involvement in various investigations and regulatory actions in the UK. Recently, the CMA has launched probes into proposed mergers and acquisitions in sectors such as telecommunications, housebuilding, and retail. They have also been scrutinizing pricing practices in industries like fuel and baby formula, aiming to ensure fair competition and protect consumer interests.
The Competition and Markets Authority is a non-ministerial government department in the UK, responsible for promoting competition and enforcing consumer protection laws. It was established in 2014, bringing together the functions of the Competition Commission and the competition and certain consumer functions of the Office of Fair Trading. The CMA's primary goal is to prevent anti-competitive practices, investigate mergers that could restrict competition, and ensure that markets work well for consumers. Through its investigations and enforcement actions, the CMA plays a crucial role in maintaining a competitive and fair business environment in the UK.
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Sutton and East Surrey Water has about 845,000 customers across the South East and London.
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Microsoft and Amazon asked to comment on tie-ups, a move that paves way for formal investigation
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‘Obvious gaps’ exist in the code-writing and operative abilities between domestic and first-class foreign models, an assessment by Tsinghua University found.
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Additional measures from 30 April for imported animal and plant products could hike costs by 10% in first year, says Allianz Trade
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The competition regulator is launching a major investigation into the £15bn deal after the firms failed to offer any measures to ease its concerns about the impact on mobile phone users.
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Retailers’ fuel margins – the difference between what they pay for their fuel and the price they sell it at – remain at high levels, the CMA said.
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The new standards against greenwashing mark a "turning point for the industry", the head of the Competition and Markets Authority said.
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The regulator said it found in its initial probe that the two companies are important alternatives for mobile customers
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New report found to drastically reduce household bills and emissions through an innovative model of renewable power and electric heating technology.
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The Competition and Markets Authority said it was investigating the proposed acquisition by Barratt Developments of rival Redrow.
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Pet owners and vets reveal their thoughts after a watchdog warns customers could be overpaying.
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Supermarkets have announced baby formula price cuts
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The Competition and Markets Authority is investigating eight leading housebuilders in the UK for potentially sharing commercially sensitive data that may limit the supply of new homes and keep prices high.
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UK local councils are considering charging owners of short-term lets for waste collection and introducing regulations to control the proliferation of holiday homes.
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The UK telecoms industry is facing scrutiny over pricing practices, potential mergers, and legal action over alleged overcharging for landline services.
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The UK government has imposed new restrictions on the relationship between Vodafone and e& on national security grounds.
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The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a formal probe into the proposed merger between Vodafone and Three UK.
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Asda, Tesco, and Iceland have announced price reductions for Aptamil baby formula after Danone agreed to cut the price it charges retailers by 7%.
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The UK government plans to make it a legal requirement for all fuel retailers to provide near-live price data to help drivers find the cheapest petrol and diesel.
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The UK's Competition and Markets Authority's actions have deterred American businesses from moving to London.