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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.
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).
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CMA proposes to accept remedies package in Co-op Group deal to address competition concerns
Undertakings offered by Co-op Group could address competition concerns relating to its acquisition of Southern Co-op.
CMA considers proposals to address concerns over cash machine deal
Remedies offered by Brink’s to address competition concerns over its acquisition of NCR may be accepted.
Remedies offered to resolve concerns in non-domestic meter reading merger
Remedies submitted by Macquarie to address concerns over its acquisition of EAG may be accepted
CMA fines firms £6 million for misleading sales tactics
Customers will receive around £440,000 in refunds.
CMA takes first steps to ensure choice in business software
CMA proposes to designate Microsoft with strategic market status in its business software ecosystem.
CMA outlines proposals to unlock contactless technology on Apple iPhone
Opening up iPhone contactless technology could boost innovation, lower costs and help UK fintechs grow.
Aldi and Lidl will be subject to same rules as major supermarkets
CMA confirms Aldi and Lidl will be covered by the same land agreement rules as the UK’s other large supermarkets to ensure customers get the...
CMA opens investigation into Meta’s commercial terms
Investigation will examine concerns that Meta’s terms and conditions unfairly harm news publishers and other content businesses.
Online retailers: including mandatory delivery fees in the total price
Open letter to remind online retailers in the UK that mandatory delivery fees must be included in the total price and shown to consumers up...
CMA publishes decision in strategic review of market remedies
Decision focuses on whether remedies remain appropriate and continue to deliver benefits.
CMA response to consultation on equal pay and pay discrimination
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) response to the Office for Equality and Opportunity's consultation on reform of the current equal pay framework.
Monetary policy remit: Budget 2026
The Chancellor’s letter to the Bank of England setting the remit for the Monetary Policy Committee.
Budget 2026: Breathing space for today, hope for the future
The Chancellor has unveiled a Budget that gives families and businesses breathing space today, while delivering the big structural changes needed for the future.
Budget 2026: Breathing space for Welsh families and businesses
Families and businesses in Wales will get breathing space as a result of action announced in Budget 2026.
Cutting electric vehicle charging costs
The government will cut prices at local, lower-powered electric vehicle chargers across Britain, saving drivers who rely on them around £150 a year.
Breathing space for Welsh families and businesses at Budget 2026
Families and businesses in Wales will get breathing space from action announced in Budget 2026.