Competition and Markets Authority - Latest News
This Competition and Markets Authority Latest News is a feed of UK focused merger and acquisitions news service delivering the latest actions and announcements made by the United Kingdom’s CMA. The CMA is the body responsible for M&A oversight in the United Kingdom. The scope of the organizations duties includes strengthening business competition and preventing and reducing anti-competitive activities. The agency can be found, amongst others on our comprehensive list of global competition regulators.
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- Independent report: Report on the proposed social sector medium and high-rise buildings fire safety Scheme by the Welsh Government by HM Government on 8th May 2024 at 8:59 am
The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has published a report providing advice to the Welsh Government concerning its proposed social sector medium and high-rise buildings fire safety Scheme.
- Referral of the proposed social sector medium and high-rise buildings fire safety Scheme by the Welsh Government by HM Government on 8th May 2024 at 8:58 am
The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has published a report providing advice to the Welsh Government concerning its proposed social sector medium and high-rise buildings fire safety Scheme.
- GXO / Wincanton merger inquiry by HM Government on 8th May 2024 at 7:00 am
The CMA is investigating the completed acquisition by GXO Logistics, Inc. of Wincanton Plc.
- Referral of a proposed subsidy to Barking Riverside Limited by Homes England by HM Government on 8th May 2024 at 6:01 am
The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has accepted a request for a report providing advice to Homes England concerning its proposed subsidy to Barking Riverside Limited.
- Research: Review of price marking in the groceries sector by HM Government on 8th May 2024 at 5:30 am
A findings report on the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) review of price marking practices by different types of grocery retailers.
- Press release: CMA calls on grocery stores to make accurate pricing a priority by HM Government on 8th May 2024 at 5:30 am
CMA review indicates that some independent and smaller grocery retailers are failing to display clear and accurate prices.
- Guidance: Price marking in grocery stores: compliance poster by HM Government on 7th May 2024 at 7:00 pm
Poster to help independent retailers understand what they need to do to comply with consumer law.
- Lindab / HAS-Vent merger inquiry by HM Government on 7th May 2024 at 9:03 am
The CMA is investigating the completed acquisition by Lindab International AB of HAS-Vent Holdings Limited.
- Referral of the proposed Energy Intensive Industry (EII) Businesses Exemption from Nuclear Regulated Asset Base (RAB) Policy Costs subsidy... by HM Government on 7th May 2024 at 9:00 am
The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has accepted a request for a report providing advice to DESNZ and DBT concerning the proposed EII Exemption from Nuclear RAB Policy Costs subsidy scheme.
- Investigation into suspected anti-competitive conduct by Google by HM Government on 7th May 2024 at 8:01 am
The CMA is investigating Google’s conduct in relation to Google’s distribution of apps on Android devices in the UK, in particular Google Play’s rules which oblige certain app developers to use Google Play’s own billing system for in-app purchases.
- Investigation into Apple AppStore by HM Government on 7th May 2024 at 8:01 am
The CMA is investigating Apple’s conduct in relation to the distribution of apps on iOS and iPadOS devices in the UK, in particular, the terms and conditions governing app developers’ access to Apple’s App Store.
- Referral of the proposed Sizewell C Final Investment Decision (FID) scheme by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and UK... by HM Government on 7th May 2024 at 7:12 am
The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has accepted a request for a report providing advice to DESNZ and UKIB concerning the proposed Sizewell C FID scheme.
- Referral of the proposed Sizewell C Devex scheme by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) by HM Government on 7th May 2024 at 7:12 am
The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has accepted a request for a report providing advice to DESNZ concerning its proposed Sizewell C Devex scheme.
- Transparency data: Merger inquiry outcome statistics by HM Government on 7th May 2024 at 5:18 am
Statistics showing the outcomes of merger inquiries examined under the Enterprise Act 2002.
- Aviva / AIG Life merger inquiry by HM Government on 3rd May 2024 at 6:02 am
The CMA investigated and cleared the anticipated acquisition by Aviva plc of AIG Life Limited.
- Press release: Solutions offered to address impact of deal on water regulation by HM Government on 3rd May 2024 at 2:16 am
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 functions.
- Pennon / Sumisho Osaka Gas Water UK merger inquiry by HM Government on 3rd May 2024 at 2:16 am
The CMA is investigating the completed acquisition by Pennon Group Plc of Sumisho Osaka Gas Water UK Limited (including its subsidiary Sutton and East Surrey Water Plc) under the Water Industry Act 1991.
- Vodafone / CK Hutchison JV merger inquiry by HM Government on 2nd May 2024 at 8:05 am
The CMA is investigating the anticipated joint venture between Vodafone Group Plc and CK Hutchison Holdings Limited concerning Vodafone Limited and Hutchison 3G UK Limited.
- Suspected anti-competitive conduct in relation to the supply of chemicals for use in the construction industry by HM Government on 2nd May 2024 at 7:19 am
The CMA is investigating suspected anti-competitive conduct in relation to the supply of chemical admixtures and additives for use in concrete, cement, mortars and related construction products under Chapter I CA98.
- Circle Health / BMI Healthcare: Review of undertakings by HM Government on 2nd May 2024 at 6:00 am
The CMA is reviewing the undertakings in lieu of a reference relating to the completed acquisition by Circle Health Holdings Limited of all the issued share capital of CHC Healthcare Holdings Limited.
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