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The King's Speech 2026 bill to reform competition policy and enforcement so markets operate more effectively for consumers, businesses and growth.

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2026

37 events
18 Aug 2026 | Guidance Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Road fuel monitoring and enforcement

Why linked: Road fuel monitoring and enforcement under Fuel Finder regime — direct CMA market monitoring.

How the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) monitors the road fuel market and enforces the Fuel Finder scheme.

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14 May 2026 | Consultation (closed) Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Microsoft’s business software ecosystem: Invitation to comment

Why linked: CMA's Microsoft business software ecosystem invitation to comment — current SMS investigation directly on thread.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is inviting comments on Microsoft’s business software ecosystem.

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↓ Amnesty International (6pp) ↓ Anonymous 1 (4pp) ↓ Anonymous 2 (5pp) ↓ Anonymous 3 (3pp) ↓ Anonymous provider of AI services (8pp) ↓ Anonymous provider of enterprise software (2pp) ↓ Browser Choice Alliance (29pp) ↓ BrowserWorks (3pp) ↓ Cloudflare (5pp) ↓ Coalition for Fair Software Licensing (41pp) ↓ Collabora Productivity Ltd (7pp) ↓ Computer and Communications Industry Association (8pp) ↓ Element (10pp) ↓ Google (4pp) ↓ Individual (4pp) ↓ Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (5pp) ↓ Jisc (16pp) ↓ Killinghall Parish Council (2pp) ↓ Lloyd's Market Association (2pp) ↓ Microsoft (7pp) ↓ Mosaic Island (6pp) ↓ Movement for an Open Web (7pp) ↓ Mozilla (12pp) ↓ Omnissa, LLC (2pp) ↓ Open Cloud Coalition (9pp) ↓ Open Web Advocacy (64pp) ↓ Shaping Competition in the Digital Age (9pp) ↓ Startup Coalition (2pp) ↓ The Change Hive (5pp) ↓ Third Stage Consulting Group (16pp) ↓ Virgin Media O2 (3pp) ↓ Vivaldi Technologies ASA (7pp) ↓ Wavebox (4pp)
14 May 2026 | Consultation (closed) Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Microsoft’s business software ecosystem: Invitation to comment

Why linked: Microsoft's business software ecosystem: Invitation to comment — companion consultation document to event 59883 (CMA SMS launch).

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a strategic market status (SMS) investigation into Microsoft’s business software ecosystem. The investigation will look at whether Microsoft holds SMS in business software. We will examine Microsoft’s provision of a range of …

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13 May 2026 | Policy paper Home Office Context · primary home: Courts Modernisation Bill linked evidence

King's Speech 2026: Immigration and Asylum Bill

Why linked: Filled the "King's Speech 2026 background briefing notes on competition" gap via web research

The King's Speech 2026 bill to increase confidence in the security of immigration and asylum systems and support a firm but fair framework.

Archived: codex: kings-speech sibling-bill cleanup before rerun · 15 May 2026

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The King's Speech 2026: background briefing not… (129pp)
13 May 2026 | Policy paper British Transport Police Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee Department for Transport Network Rail Office of Rail and Road Regulatory Policy Committee Transport Committee Transport Focus Context · primary home: Tackling State Threats Bill linked direct

The King's Speech 2026 – Background Briefing Notes (PDF)

Why linked: King's Speech 2026 Background Briefing Notes explicitly naming Competition Reform Bill as a legislative item

The full PDF of the King's Speech 2026 background briefing notes from the Prime Minister's Office, containing dedicated section on the Railways and Passenger Benefits Bill (p.75) setting out the rationale for establishing Great British Railways.

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13 May 2026 | Policy paper Competition and Markets Authority Department for Business and Trade linked commitment

King's Speech announces Competition Reform Bill

Why linked: The King's Speech 2026 and official briefing notes announce the Competition Reform Bill as part of the government's legislative programme.

The King's Speech 2026 bill to reform competition policy and enforcement so markets operate more effectively for consumers, businesses and growth.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The King's Speech 2026: background briefing not… (129pp)
8 May 2026 | Consultation (open) Department for Business and Trade Context · primary home: Defence Industrial Strategy linked evidence

Invest 2035: the UK's modern industrial strategy

Why linked: Filled the "Government industrial strategy documents that reference competition reform" gap via web research

Invest 2035 green paper names digital and technologies as a growth-driving sector and provides the Industrial Strategy framing CP 1440 builds on.

In response to: Invest 2035: the UK’s modern industrial strategy

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6 May 2026 | Policy paper Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

CMA advice to Defra on reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966

Why linked: CMA advice to Defra on Veterinary Surgeons Act reform — direct CMA advisory function.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its advice to Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) on the reform of veterinary sector regulation.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ CMA response to reform of the Veterinary Surgeo… (39pp)
30 Apr 2026 | Policy paper Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

CMA panel member biographies and disclosures of interest

Why linked: CMA panel member biographies and disclosures of interest (Apr 2026) — institutional context.

Decisions on the Competition and Markets Authority's phase 2 markets and mergers work are taken by independent groups of panel members.

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↓ Panel members' biographies ↓ Disclosures of interest
30 Apr 2026 | Consultation (open) Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Application of the Chapter I Prohibition in the Competition Act 1998 to Technology Transfer Agreements

Why linked: Microsoft strategic market status investigation - CMA applying new SMS powers

This CMA is consulting on draft guidance on the application of the Chapter I prohibition in the Competition Act 1998 to technology transfer agreements.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Consultation document (15pp)
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↓ Consultation draft (132pp)
30 Apr 2026 | Consultation (open) Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Application of the Chapter I Prohibition in the Competition Act 1998 to Technology Transfer Agreements

Why linked: CMA consultation on draft Chapter I technology transfer guidance (April 2026) — substantive guidance reset alongside the Bill.

The CMA is launching its consultation on draft guidance on the application of the Chapter I prohibition in the Competition Act 1998 (CA98) to technology transfer agreements. The purpose of the draft guidance under consultation is to explain how the …

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24 Apr 2026 | Consultation (closed) Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Transparency and disclosure: updating our general guidance

Why linked: CMA consultation on updating its general transparency and disclosure guidance — operational thread on regulator process reform.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is proposing to update its general guidance on transparency and disclosure by both: withdrawing its guidance on disclosure of information in CMA work (CC7) updating Transparency and disclosure: statement of the CMA’s policy and …

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24 Apr 2026 | Consultation outcome Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Transparency and disclosure: updating our general guidance

Why linked: Written question directly about CMA strategic market status investigations; key enforcement mechanism from interpreted scope

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is consulting on updates to its general guidance on transparency and disclosure.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Consultation document (12pp)
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↓ Draft updated CMA6 guidance (clean version) (58pp) ↓ Draft updated CMA6 guidance (tracked changes) (54pp) ↓ Summary of responses (10pp) ↓ Freshfields (5pp)
15 Apr 2026 | Policy paper Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office linked direct

UK/EU: Agreement regarding Cooperation on the Application of their Respective Competition Laws [MS No.4/2026]

Why linked: UK/EU competition cooperation treaty (MS No.4/2026) — structural cross-border framework the Bill interacts with.

This treaty was presented to Parliament in April 2026.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ UK/EU: Agreement regarding Cooperation on the A… (16pp)
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↓ Explanatory memorandum: UK/EU: Agreement regarding Cooperat…
6 Apr 2026 | Policy paper Department for Business and Trade linked direct

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute) Regulations 2026

Why linked: DBT policy page collecting the April 2026 ADR Regulations — useful operational pointer for analysts.

Statutory instruments for Alternative Dispute Resolution regulations from the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024.

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26 Mar 2026 | Consultation outcome Department for Business and Trade linked direct

Draft Technology Transfer Agreements Block Exemption Order

Why linked: Draft Technology Transfer Agreements Block Exemption Order consultation outcome — direct precursor to SI 2026/369.

This technical consultation seeks feedback on the legal drafting of the Competition Act 1998 (Technology Transfer Agreements Block Exemption) Order 2026.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Draft: The Competition Act 1998 (Technology Tra… (16pp)
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↓ Draft: Explanatory Memorandum to the Competition Act 1998 (… (8pp) ↓ The Competition Act 1998 (Technology Transfer Agreements Bl…
26 Mar 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Competition Act 1998 (Technology Transfer Agreements Block Exemption) Order 2026

Why linked: Competition Act 1998 (Technology Transfer Agreements Block Exemption) Order 2026 — the made instrument paired with the April 2026 CMA consultation already on the thread.

This Order is a block exemption Order under section 6 of the Competition Act 1998 (c. 41) (“the Act”). It gives effect to the recommendation of the Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) that certain technology transfer agreements (as defined in …

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16 Mar 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Fees) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Duplicate retrieval of the DMCCA ADR (Fees) Regulations 2026 — already on thread.

These Regulations make provisions about fees payable by providers of alternative dispute resolution under Chapter 4 of Part 4 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13) (“the Act”).

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16 Mar 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Information) Regulations 2026

Why linked: DMCC Act ADR (Information) Regulations 2026 — operational ADR SI under s.303 DMCC Act, directly tied to Chapter 4 of Part 4 coming into force.

In these Regulations, the Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers under section 303 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13) (“the Act”), requires certain information to be provided by specified persons, and makes provisions …

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16 Mar 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Fees) Regulations 2026

Why linked: DMCC Act ADR (Fees) Regulations 2026 — completes the operational ADR SI package alongside the Commencement No. 3 and Consequential Amendments Regulations already on the thread.

These Regulations make provisions about fees payable by providers of alternative dispute resolution under Chapter 4 of Part 4 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13) (“the Act”).

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16 Mar 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2026

Why linked: DMCC Commencement No.3 and Transitional Provisions Regulations 2026 — most recent commencement step ahead of the new Bill.

These Regulations bring into force Chapter 4 of Part 4 and Schedules 25 to 27 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13) (“the Act”) on 6th April 2026 (“the commencement date”). These are the third commencement …

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12 Mar 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Statutory Instrument: Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026 - implementing secondary legislation

These Regulations make amendments to primary and secondary legislation in consequence of the coming into force of Part 4 Chapter 4 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13) (“the Act”) on 6th April 2026 and the …

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12 Mar 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026

Why linked: DMCC ADR (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026 — confirms continued use of the DMCC framework as the legislative scaffolding.

These Regulations make amendments to primary and secondary legislation in consequence of the coming into force of Part 4 Chapter 4 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13) (“the Act”) on 6th April 2026 and the …

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11 Mar 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Enterprise Act 2002 (Bodies Designated to make Super-complaints) (Amendment) Order 2026

Why linked: Duplicate retrieval of the EA 2002 (Bodies Designated to make Super-complaints) (Amendment) Order 2026 — directly on thread as the Consumer Scotland designation.

This Order amends the Enterprise Act 2002 (Bodies Designated to make Super-complaints) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1517) by adding Consumer Scotland to the list of designated consumer bodies.

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11 Mar 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Enterprise Act 2002 (Bodies Designated to make Super-complaints) (Amendment) Order 2026

Why linked: Enterprise Act 2002 (Bodies Designated to make Super-complaints) (Amendment) Order 2026 — adds a body to the EA02 super-complaint roster, directly relevant to the consumer-enforcement architecture.

This Order amends the Enterprise Act 2002 (Bodies Designated to make Super-complaints) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1517) by adding Consumer Scotland to the list of designated consumer bodies.

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11 Mar 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Conferral of Functions) Regulations 2026

Why linked: DMCC Act ADR (Conferral of Functions) Regulations 2026 — confers ADR accreditation/oversight functions on the CTSI; central to the new ADR architecture commencing 6 April 2026.

These Regulations confer functions on the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (“the CTSI”) in relation to alternative dispute resolution for consumer contract disputes under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13) (“the Act”), and make provisions in connection …

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4 Mar 2026 | Policy paper Department for Business and Trade Context · primary home: Defence Industrial Strategy linked evidence

Industrial Strategy

Why linked: Filled the "Government industrial strategy documents that reference competition reform" gap via web research

Strategy document setting out a new economic approach to backing the UK’s strengths, with ambitious plans for 8 high-growth sectors.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The UK's Modern Industrial Strategy (print-read… (160pp)
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↓ Strategaeth ddiwydiannol fodern y DU (fersiwn print parod) (160pp) ↓ The UK's Modern Industrial Strategy (large-print version) (304pp) ↓ Industrial Strategy Technical Annex (42pp) ↓ Industrial Strategy Technical Annex (large-print version) (76pp) ↓ Industrial Strategy Sector Definitions List
19 Feb 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Public Interest Merger Reference (Telegraph Media Group Holdings Limited) (Pre-emptive Action) Order 2026

Why linked: The Public Interest Merger Reference (Telegraph Media Group Holdings Ltd) (Pre-emptive Action) Order 2026 — current EA 2002 PIM application directly on thread.

On 12th February 2026, the Secretary of State gave the Competition and Markets Authority and Ofcom an intervention notice on public interest grounds under section 42 of the Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40) (“the Act”) in respect of the proposed …

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19 Feb 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Public Interest Merger Reference (Telegraph Media Group Holdings Limited) (Pre-emptive Action) Order 2026

Why linked: Public Interest Merger Reference (Telegraph Media Group Holdings) (Pre-emptive Action) Order 2026 — live application of the EA02 merger regime post-DMCC.

On 12th February 2026, the Secretary of State gave the Competition and Markets Authority and Ofcom an intervention notice on public interest grounds under section 42 of the Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40) (“the Act”) in respect of the proposed …

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3 Feb 2026 | Guidance Competition and Markets Authority evidence

CMA’s approach to market studies and investigations

Why linked: Filled the "CMA strategic market status investigations and designations" gap via web research

The Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) processes for investigating market reviews, market studies and market investigations.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Guidance on CMA market reviews, market studies,… (168pp)
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↓ Previous guidance: market studies and market investigations… (57pp)

2025

43 events
19 Dec 2025 | Guidance Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Mergers: guidance on jurisdiction and procedure

Why linked: CMA guidance on mergers jurisdiction and procedure under Enterprise Act 2002 — core statutory basis for merger control reform scope

How the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) operates the mergers control regime under the Enterprise Act 2002.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Mergers: guidance on the CMA’s jurisdiction and… (199pp)
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↓ Mergers: guidance on the CMA’s jurisdiction and procedure (… (193pp) ↓ Mergers: guidance on the CMA’s jurisdiction and procedure (… (180pp)
18 Dec 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) (No. 2) Regulations 2025

Why linked: EA 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) (No. 2) Regulations 2025 — adjacent EA 2002 merger control SI already on thread by date.

These Regulations amend the Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40) (“the Act”) to create exceptions within the merger control regime in Chapter 3A of Part 3 of the Act, which prohibits foreign state newspaper merger situations. A foreign state newspaper merger …

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18 Dec 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) (No. 2) Regulations 2025

Why linked: EA02 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) (No. 2) Regulations 2025 — the made No.2 Regulations following the consultation outcome already on the thread.

These Regulations amend the Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40) (“the Act”) to create exceptions within the merger control regime in Chapter 3A of Part 3 of the Act, which prohibits foreign state newspaper merger situations. A foreign state newspaper merger …

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2 Dec 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Competition Act 1998 (Public Transport Ticketing Schemes Block Exemption) (Amendment) Order 2025

Why linked: Competition Act 1998 (Public Transport Ticketing Schemes Block Exemption) (Amendment) Order 2025 — block-exemption work in the same regime.

This Order amends the Competition Act 1998 (Public Transport Ticketing Schemes Block Exemption) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/319) (“the 2001 Order”). The 2001 Order is a block exemption order under section 6 of the Competition Act 1998 (c. 41) (“the Act”), …

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1 Dec 2025 | Consultation outcome Department for Business and Trade linked direct

The Competition Act 1998 (Public Transport Ticketing Schemes Block Exemption) (Amendment) Order 2025: government consultation response

Why linked: Government consultation response on the Public Transport Ticketing Block Exemption amendment — directly on thread.

Government consultation response on the Public Transport Ticketing Block Exemption amendment — directly on thread.

In response to: Draft amendment to the Competition Act 1998 (Public Transport Ticketing Schemes Block Exe…

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1 Dec 2025 | Consultation outcome Department for Business and Trade linked direct

Draft amendment to the Competition Act 1998 (Public Transport Ticketing Schemes Block Exemption) Order 2001

Why linked: Draft amendment to the Public Transport Ticketing Schemes Block Exemption Order 2001 consultation — block-exemption refresh.

This consultation seeks feedback on the legal drafting of an Order amending the Competition Act 1998 (Public Transport Ticketing Schemes Block Exemption) Order 2001.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Draft: The Competition Act 1998 (Public Transpo… (3pp)
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↓ Draft: Explanatory Memorandum to The Competition Act 1998 P… (6pp) ↓ The Competition Act 1998 (Public Transport Ticketing Scheme…
30 Oct 2025 | Consultation outcome Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Consultation on The draft Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) (No.2) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Consultation on Enterprise Act 2002 merger control amendments—core instrument in scope

This consultation seeks views on further changes to the Enterprise Act 2002 (as it will be amended by the draft regulations before Parliament) in order to clarify the scope of the exceptions and to ensure the overall regime works more …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Consultation on The draft Enterprise Act 2002 (…
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↓ Draft Statutory Instrument - The Enterprise Act 2002 (Merge… (2pp) ↓ Government response to the consultation on the draft Enterp… ↓ Press Freedom Project ↓ DMG Media ↓ Clifford Chance LLP
30 Oct 2025 | Consultation (open) Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Consultation on The draft Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) (No.2) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Consultation on the No.2 Newspaper/Foreign Powers Regulations 2025 — continuing Enterprise Act 2002 amending work parallel to the Bill.

Consultation on the No.2 Newspaper/Foreign Powers Regulations 2025 — continuing Enterprise Act 2002 amending work parallel to the Bill.

In response to: Consultation on The draft Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises an…

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22 Oct 2025 | Consultation outcome Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Proposed decision: SMS investigation into Apple's mobile platform

Why linked: CMA proposed decision on SMS (Apple mobile)—strategic market status enforcement

The Competition and Market Authority (CMA) is consulting on its proposed decision as part of the strategic market status (SMS) investigation into Apple's mobile platform.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Proposed decision (176pp)
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↓ Anonymous (1) (4pp) ↓ Anonymous (2) (3pp) ↓ Anonymous (3) (3pp) ↓ Anonymous business association (2pp) ↓ Anonymous financial services firm (12pp) ↓ Apple (56pp) ↓ Coalition for App Fairness (6pp) ↓ Computer Communications Industry Association (5pp) ↓ Consumer Choice Center (CCC) (5pp) ↓ DMG Media (14pp) ↓ Epic (9pp) ↓ Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (4pp) ↓ Innovate Finance (4pp) ↓ International Center for Law and Economics (18pp) ↓ Mobile UK (3pp) ↓ Mozilla (10pp) ↓ Open Web Advocacy (17pp) ↓ Radiocentre (4pp) ↓ Spotify (1pp) ↓ The Coalition for Online Data Empowerment (CODE) (2pp) ↓ The Japan Association of New Economy (JANE) (7pp) ↓ Vivaldi (4pp) ↓ Which? (4pp)
22 Oct 2025 | Consultation outcome Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Proposed decision: SMS investigation into Google's mobile platform

Why linked: CMA proposed decision on SMS (Google mobile)—strategic market status enforcement

The Competition and Market Authority (CMA) is consulting on its proposed decision as part of the strategic market status (SMS) investigation into Google's mobile platform.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Proposed decision (181pp)
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↓ Anonymous (1) (4pp) ↓ Anonymous (2) (2pp) ↓ Anonymous business association (2pp) ↓ Anonymous financial services firm (12pp) ↓ Coalition for App Fairness (6pp) ↓ Consumer Choice Center (CCC) (5pp) ↓ Computer and Communications Industry Association (5pp) ↓ DMG Media (14pp) ↓ Epic (9pp) ↓ Google (38pp) ↓ Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (4pp) ↓ Innovate Finance (4pp) ↓ International Center for Law and Economics (18pp) ↓ Mobile UK (3pp) ↓ Mozilla (8pp) ↓ Radiocentre (4pp) ↓ The Coalition for Online Data Empowerment (CODE) (2pp) ↓ Which? (4pp)
25 Sep 2025 | Consultation outcome Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Draft rules for digital markets competition regime levy

Why linked: CMA consultation on SMS levy rules—procedural guidance for digital markets regime

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking views on the approach to a levy for the digital markets competition regime and draft strategic market status (SMS) levy rules under Section 110 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Draft SMS levy rules (28pp)
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↓ Summary of responses (16pp) ↓ Amazon (3pp) ↓ Anonymous individual (4pp) ↓ Apple (6pp) ↓ Computer & Communications Industry Association (2pp) ↓ Google (8pp) ↓ The App Association (3pp)
10 Sep 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Competition Appeal Tribunal (Amendment) Rules 2025

Why linked: Competition Appeal Tribunal rules amendment—CMA enforcement procedure

These Rules amend the Competition Appeal Tribunal Rules 2015 (S.I. 2015/1648) (“the CAT Rules”) to insert procedural requirements for claims brought in the Competition Appeal Tribunal (“the Tribunal”) under section 101 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 …

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7 Aug 2025 | Consultation (closed) Department for Business and Trade linked direct

Consumer Scotland super-complaint application

Why linked: Super-complaint application under Enterprise Act 2002—consumer enforcement mechanism

We are seeking views on the application from Consumer Scotland to be designated as a super-complainant under the Enterprise Act 2002.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Application for designation as a super-complain… (23pp)
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↓ Consumer Scotland annual reports and accounts 2022-2023 (83pp) ↓ Consumer Scotland annual reports and accounts 2023-2024 (104pp)
24 Jul 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Enterprise Act 2002 (Definition of Newspaper) Order 2025

Why linked: Enterprise Act 2002 (Definition of Newspaper) Order 2025—merger control regime amendment

Article 2 of this Order amends the definition of newspaper in section 44(10) of the Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40) (“the Act”) for the purposes of the UK’s merger control regime in Part 3 of the Act.

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24 Jul 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) Regulations 2025—primary merger control instrument

These Regulations amend the Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40) (“the Act”) to create exceptions within the merger control regime in Chapter 3A of Part 3 of the Act, which prohibits foreign state newspaper merger situations. A foreign state newspaper merger …

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14 Jul 2025 | Consultation outcome Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Consultation on The Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) Regulations 2024

Why linked: Government response to the 2024 newspaper / foreign powers consultation — same active amending workstream.

Technical consultation on draft regulations relating to the foreign state ownership of newspaper provisions in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Consultation on The Enterprise Act 2002 (Merger…
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↓ Draft Statutory Instruments: The Enterprise Act 2002 (Merge… (4pp) ↓ Consultation on The Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving … ↓ Foreign State Intervention (FSI) impact assessment (65pp) ↓ Redacted response to the Consultation on The Enterprise Act… (9pp) ↓ News UK response to the Consultation on The Enterprise Act … (5pp) ↓ PIHL response to the Consultation on The Enterprise Act 200… (3pp) ↓ CC LLP response to the Consultation on The Enterprise Act 2… (3pp)
14 Jul 2025 | Consultation (open) Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Consultation on The Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) Regulations 2024

Why linked: Consultation on Enterprise Act 2002 newspaper / foreign powers regulations 2024 — example of active EA 2002 amending work in the Bill's window.

Predecessor 2024 FSI consultation directly tied to the regime.

In response to: Consultation on The Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Fore…

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10 Jul 2025 | Policy paper Competition and Markets Authority evidence

CMA Annual Report and Accounts 2024 to 2025

Why linked: Filled the "CMA strategic priorities and annual reports contextualising the reform agenda" gap via web research

The Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) Annual Report and Accounts cover the financial year 2024 to 2025.

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↓ Annual Report and Accounts 2024 to 2025 (print version) (167pp)
26 Jun 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Enterprise Act 2002 (Amendment of Section 58 Considerations) Order 2025

Why linked: Enterprise Act 2002 (Amendment of Section 58 Considerations) Order 2025—merger control public interest provisions

Articles 2 and 3 of this Order amend the Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40) (“the Act”) to extend the application of media public interest considerations in section 58(2A), (2B) and (2C)(a) of the Act which the Secretary of State may …

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26 Jun 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Enterprise Act 2002 (Amendment of Section 58 Considerations) Order 2025

Why linked: Enterprise Act 2002 (Amendment of Section 58 Considerations) Order 2025—merger control public interest amendment

Articles 2 and 3 of this Order amend the Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40) (“the Act”) to extend the application of media public interest considerations in section 58(2A), (2B) and (2C)(a) of the Act which the Secretary of State may …

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4 Jun 2025 | Guidance CAA Competition and Markets Authority Financial Conduct Authority Ofcom Office of Rail and Road Ofgem Payment Systems Regulator The Water Services Regulation Authority linked direct

Competition Act 1998 cases in the sectors regulated by UKCN members

Why linked: Competition Act 1998 cases by UKCN members—sectoral regulator enforcement guidance

Details of all cases regulated by members of the UK Competition Network (UKCN).

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22 May 2025 | Policy paper Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) Regulations 2025: Impact Assessments — RPC Opinion (Green-Rated)

Why linked: RPC Opinion on the EA 2002 (Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) Regulations 2025 IAs — independent scrutiny of the adjacent merger SI.

Regulatory Policy Committee opinion of DCMS's impact assessments (IA) in respect of the regulations.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ RPC Opinion: The Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers I… (10pp)
15 May 2025 | Policy paper Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Draft Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) Regulations 2025 (Draft SI)

Why linked: Draft EA 2002 (Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) Regulations 2025 (Draft SI) — duplicate of on-thread SI work.

Draft Regulations laid before Parliament under section 124(6A) of the Enterprise Act 2002 and section 337(3) of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.

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15 May 2025 | Consultation outcome Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Consultation on updating the media mergers regime

Why linked: Consultation on updating the media mergers regime — directly relevant to the newspaper/foreign powers SI track.

Technical consultation on proposed amendments to the Enterprise Act 2002 relating to government intervention in media mergers.

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↓ Consultation on updating the media mergers regime - governm…
15 May 2025 | Consultation outcome Department for Business and Trade linked direct

Draft strategic steer to the Competition and Markets Authority

Why linked: Draft strategic steer to CMA - government priorities for CMA enforcement directly relevant to competition reform policy direction

This steer sets out government priorities for the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

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↓ Consultation outcome: draft strategic steer to the Competit…
15 May 2025 | Policy paper Competition and Markets Authority Department for Business and Trade linked direct

Strategic steer to the Competition and Markets Authority

Why linked: Strategic Steer to the Competition and Markets Authority (May 2025) — executive partner to the legislative reform.

This strategic steer sets out the government’s growth-focused priorities for the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

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15 May 2025 | Consultation (open) Department for Business and Trade linked direct

Draft strategic steer to the Competition and Markets Authority

Why linked: Draft strategic steer to CMA (2025-05-15 consultation_open) - directly linked to implementation of reform priorities

Draft strategic steer to CMA (2025-05-15 consultation_open) - directly linked to implementation of reform priorities

In response to: Draft strategic steer to the Competition and Markets Authority

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9 May 2025 | Consultation outcome Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

SMS investigations into Apple and Google’s mobile ecosystems

Why linked: CMA SMS investigations (Apple and Google mobile)—digital markets enforcement

How to share your views on the Strategic Market Status (SMS) investigations into Apple’s and Google’s mobile ecosystems.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Invitation to comment (34pp)
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↓ App Developer (3pp) ↓ Apple (11pp) ↓ BBC (7pp) ↓ BT (4pp) ↓ Center for Cybersecurity Policy and Law (15pp) ↓ Chamber of progress (Apple) (8pp) ↓ Chamber of Progress (Google) (8pp) ↓ Coalition for App Fairness (9pp) ↓ CODE (6pp) ↓ Company A (3pp) ↓ Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) (7pp) ↓ Consumer Choice Center (6pp) ↓ DMG Media (6pp) ↓ Epic (31pp) ↓ eyeo (6pp) ↓ FCA - PSR (2pp) ↓ Financial services firm A (9pp) ↓ Financial services firm B (28pp) ↓ Google (5pp) ↓ ICMP - Apple (5pp) ↓ ICMP - Google (5pp) ↓ Individual responses (32pp) ↓ International Center for Law & Economics (16pp) ↓ Japan Association of New Economy (JANE) (5pp) ↓ Juul Labs (2pp) ↓ Match Group (2pp) ↓ Meta (6pp) ↓ Mobile UK (3pp) ↓ Movement for an Open Web (10pp) ↓ Mozilla (22pp) ↓ Online Dating and Discovery Association (2pp) ↓ Open Web Advocacy (47pp) ↓ Proton AG (3pp) ↓ Qoria (4pp) ↓ Radiocentre (6pp) ↓ Samsung (7pp) ↓ Santander (10pp) ↓ Sony (1pp) ↓ Spotify (14pp) ↓ The App Association (8pp) ↓ The App Fair Project (1pp) ↓ The European Publishers Council (11pp) ↓ Three (3pp) ↓ Virgin Media O2 (7pp) ↓ Vivaldi (7pp) ↓ Vodafone (4pp)
14 Apr 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (CMA Consumer Enforcement Rules) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Duplicate corpus entry for SI 2025/267 — CMA Consumer Enforcement Rules Regulations already on the thread via event 59871.

In these Regulations, the Secretary of State, in exercise of the power under section 211 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c.13) (“the Act”) approves the rules made by the Competition and Markets Authority (“the CMA”) under …

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26 Mar 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Duplicate corpus entry for SI 2025/381 — the affirmative Consequential Amendments Regulations already on the thread via event 59876.

These Regulations make amendments to primary and secondary legislation in consequence of the coming into force of Parts 3, 4 and Chapter 2 of Part 5 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13) (“the Act”).

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26 Mar 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025

Why linked: DMCC (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025 — operational layer the new Bill must coordinate with.

These Regulations make amendments to primary and secondary legislation in consequence of the coming into force of Parts 3, 4 and Chapter 2 of Part 5 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13) (“the Act”).

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13 Mar 2025 | Statutory Instrument Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (CMA Consumer Enforcement Rules) Regulations 2025 (SI 2025/267)

Why linked: SI 2025/267 CMA Consumer Enforcement Rules operationalise DMCC Part 3 and are the live procedural framework the Bill builds on.

This statutory instrument approves the CMA Consumer Enforcement Rules, which set out procedural requirements for the CMA's direct consumer enforcement functions under the DMCC Act 2024.

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7 Mar 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2025

Why linked: DMCC Commencement No.2 Regulations 2025 — further commencement directly relevant to the regime baseline.

These Regulations bring into force certain provisions of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c.13) (“the Act”) on 6th April 2025 and bring further provisions, relating to consumer savings, into force on 1st January 2026. These are the …

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27 Feb 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Enterprise Act 2002 (Bodies Designated to make Super-complaints) (Amendment) Order 2025

Why linked: EA 2002 (Bodies Designated to make Super-complaints) (Amendment) Order 2025 — predecessor to SI 2026/257 on the same designation regime.

This Order amends the Enterprise Act 2002 (Bodies Designated to make Super-complaints) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1517) by adding the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute to the list of designated consumer bodies.

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27 Feb 2025 | Consultation outcome Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

SMS investigation into Google's general search and search advertising services

Why linked: CMA consultation on Google SMS in search—digital markets investigation

Invitation to Comment on the Strategic Market Status (SMS) investigation into Google’s general search and search advertising services.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Invitation to comment (23pp)
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↓ Airlines for America (2pp) ↓ AITO (3pp) ↓ Ann Summers (this submission contains adult themed content) (8pp) ↓ Anonymous 1 (1pp) ↓ Anonymous 2 (3pp) ↓ Anonymous 3 (2pp) ↓ Anonymous 4 (2pp) ↓ Association of Online Publishers (1pp) ↓ BBC, Premier League and Sky (3pp) ↓ Brave (2pp) ↓ Centre for Competition Law and Economics (CCLE) (4pp) ↓ Chamber of Progress (3pp) ↓ Checkatrade (7pp) ↓ Comments of Fiona Scott Morton, Alissa Cooper, David Diniel… (28pp) ↓ Computer & Communications Industry Association (9pp) ↓ Consumer Choice Center (5pp) ↓ DMG Media (8pp) ↓ Easyjet (2pp) ↓ European Publishers Council (12pp) ↓ Fiona Scott Morton (59pp) ↓ Foxglove (3pp) ↓ Fruggo (4pp) ↓ Google (4pp) ↓ Homeowners Alliance Ltd. (3pp) ↓ IAG (1pp) ↓ Impress, the Independent Media Association and the Media Re… (4pp) ↓ International Center for Law & Economics (24pp) ↓ Knight-Georgetown Institute (35pp) ↓ LoveHoney (13pp) ↓ LoveHoney Annex 1, Presentation on SafeSearch Market Distor… (8pp) ↓ Martin Corcoran, Summit Media (2pp) ↓ Movement for an Open Web (37pp) ↓ News Media Association (10pp) ↓ Open Markets Institute (7pp) ↓ Platform Leaders (9pp) ↓ Professional Publishers Association (4pp) ↓ Public Interest News Foundation (9pp) ↓ Raptive (2pp) ↓ Samsung (7pp) ↓ Sanjay Vakil (15pp) ↓ Siinda (13pp) ↓ Skyscanner (10pp) ↓ Stuart Coleman and Konrad Kollnig (3pp) ↓ UK Hospitality (2pp) ↓ Vivaldi (5pp) ↓ Vivienne Blackney (1pp) ↓ Which? (4pp)
17 Jan 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Commencement No. 1 and Savings and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2024

Why linked: DMCC Commencement No.1 Regulations 2024 brought the merger control provisions into force on 1 January 2025.

These Regulations bring into force certain provision in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13) (“the Act”) on 1st January 2025. These are the first commencement Regulations made under the Act.

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2 Jan 2025 | Guidance Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

CMA investigation procedures in Competition Act 1998 cases: CMA8

Why linked: CMA's CA98 investigation procedures guidance — operational baseline for any antitrust changes in the Bill.

Guidance on processes that the CMA uses when using its powers under the Competition Act 1998 (CA98) to investigate suspected infringements of competition law.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Guidance on the CMA's investigation procedures … (88pp)
2 Jan 2025 | Policy paper Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

CMA's CA98 investigation procedures guidance: CMA8 (updated January 2025)

Why linked: Updated CMA8 guidance on Competition Act 1998 investigation procedures — operational manifestation of reform direction.

The CMA updated its guidance on investigation procedures in Competition Act 1998 cases (CMA8) to reflect changes made by the DMCC Act 2024, including new overseas investigative assistance powers.

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2024

14 events
19 Dec 2024 | Consultation outcome Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Investigation procedures in Competition Act 1998 cases: CMA8

Why linked: CMA consultation on Competition Act 1998 investigation procedures (CMA8)—enforcement guidance update

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) consulted on an updated draft of its guidance on the CMA’s investigation procedures in Competition Act 1998 cases (CMA8).

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↓ Guidance on the CMA’s investigation procedures in Competiti… (86pp) ↓ Guidance on the CMA’s investigation procedures in Competiti… (87pp) ↓ Summary of responses to the consultation (23pp) ↓ Allen Overy Shearman Sterling LLP response (4pp) ↓ Ashurst LLP response (5pp) ↓ City of London Law Society response (5pp) ↓ Clifford Chance LLP response (2pp) ↓ Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP response (3pp) ↓ Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (9pp) ↓ Herbert Smith Freehills LLP response (4pp) ↓ Linklaters LLP response (5pp)
2 Dec 2024 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 and Consumer Rights Act 2015 (Turnover and Control) Regulations 2024

Why linked: Turnover and Control Regulations implementing DMCC Act 2024—merger control threshold rules

These Regulations make provision relating to the calculation of turnover for the purposes of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13) (“the 2024 Act”) and the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15) (“the 2015 Act”) as amended …

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29 Nov 2024 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Competition Appeal Tribunal (Amendment) Rules 2024

Why linked: Competition Appeal Tribunal (Amendment) Rules 2024 — operationalising change to CAT procedure under DMCCA Part 3.

These Rules amend the Competition Appeal Tribunal Rules 2015 (S.I. 2015/1648) (“the CAT Rules”) to enable Part 3 of the CAT Rules to apply to applications to review certain decisions of, and appeals of penalties imposed by, the Competition and …

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29 Nov 2024 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers and Market Investigations) (Determination of Control and Turnover for Penalties) Regulations 2024

Why linked: EA 2002 (Mergers and Market Investigations) (Determination of Control and Turnover for Penalties) Regulations 2024 — operationalises new penalty turnover thresholds under DMCCA reforms.

These Regulations make provision for the purposes of sections 94AB(3) and (4), 111(4) and (4A), 167B(3) and (4) and 174D(4) and (4A) of the Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40) (“the Enterprise Act”) for determining when an enterprise is to be …

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29 Nov 2024 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Commencement No.1 and Savings and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2024 (SI 2024/1226)

Why linked: Original DMCC commencement SI bringing merger control reforms into force, directly setting the baseline for further reform.

These commencement regulations brought the merger control provisions of the DMCC Act into force on 1 January 2025, with savings and transitional provisions for deals completing before that date.

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5 Nov 2024 | Consultation outcome Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Draft new guidance for the markets regime in the Enterprise Act 2002

Why linked: CMA draft new guidance for the markets regime in the Enterprise Act 2002 — operationalising DMCCA-amended markets regime.

The CMA is consulting on its draft new guidance for the markets regime in the Enterprise Act 2002, as amended by the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Draft consultation document (12pp)
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↓ Draft markets procedural guidance (47pp) ↓ Draft markets substantive assessment guidance (96pp) ↓ Draft markets remedies guidance (77pp) ↓ Draft remedies review guidance (29pp)
2 Aug 2024 | Consultation (closed) Payment Systems Regulator linked direct

CMA seeks views on settlement discounts for competition cases

Why linked: CMA consultation on settlement discounts for competition cases — operational reform of CA98 enforcement, directly on thread.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is consulting, as part of a wider package of proposals, on changes to settlement discounts available for non-cartel and abuse of dominance conduct under the Competition Act 1998 (CA98).

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18 Mar 2024 | Consultation outcome Department for Business and Trade linked direct

Competition and consumer protection related information sharing

Why linked: Consultation on competition and consumer protection related information sharing — directly tied to Enterprise Act 2002 reform thread.

This consultation is seeking views on the government's proposal to amend the Enterprise Act 2002.

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↓ Consultation on competition and consumer protection related… (11pp) ↓ Consultation on competition and consumer protection related…
10 Jan 2024 | Policy paper Competition and Markets Authority Competition Appeal Tribunal Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee Department for Business and Trade Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee evidence

Overview of the CMA's Provisional Approach to Implement the New Digital Markets Competition Regime

Why linked: Filled the "CMA strategic market status investigations and designations" gap via web research

A January 2024 CMA overview document published explicitly to support parliamentary scrutiny of Part 1 of the DMCC Bill, setting out the CMA's planned approach to SMS investigations and designations, conduct requirements, and pro-competition interventions.

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2023

14 events
21 Dec 2023 | Policy paper Department for Business and Trade Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

Competition reform: policy summary briefing

Why linked: Competition reform: policy summary briefing (Dec 2023) - direct policy paper on competition reform

Competition reform: policy summary briefing (Dec 2023) - direct policy paper on competition reform

In response to: Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill: supporting documentation

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21 Dec 2023 | Policy paper Department for Business and Trade Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill: supporting documentation

Why linked: Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill supporting documentation - predecessor/related legislation to Competition Reform Bill

Supporting documentation for legislation which gives the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) new, targeted powers to drive competition and protect consumers.

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↓ Final offer mechanism: policy summary briefing ↓ Competition reform: policy summary briefing ↓ Strengthening consumer enforcement and dispute resolution: … ↓ Enhancing consumer rights: policy summary briefing ↓ Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill impact asse… (47pp) ↓ Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill annex 1 imp… (101pp) ↓ Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill impact asse… (88pp) ↓ Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill Impact asse… (51pp) ↓ Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill annex 4: im… (114pp) ↓ European Convention on Human Rights Memorandum (73pp)
23 Nov 2023 | Policy paper Competition and Markets Authority Department for Business and Trade linked direct

Strategic steer to the Competition and Markets Authority 2023

Why linked: Strategic steer to the CMA 2023 - policy paper setting government priorities for competition enforcement

Strategic steer to the CMA 2023 - policy paper setting government priorities for competition enforcement

In response to: Strategic steer to the Competition and Markets Authority 2023

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23 Nov 2023 | Policy paper Competition and Markets Authority Department for Business and Trade linked direct

Strategic steer to the Competition and Markets Authority 2023

Why linked: Strategic steer to the CMA 2023 - policy paper setting government priorities for competition enforcement

This steer sets out the government’s priorities for the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), outlining areas of focus for the CMA.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Strategic steer to the Competition and Markets …
9 Nov 2023 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Enterprise Act 2002 (Merger Fees and Determination of Turnover) (Amendment) and Energy Network Mergers (Consequential Amendments) Order 2023

Why linked: Merger fees amendment order under Enterprise Act 2002 - directly implements statutory basis legislation and merger control procedures

Part 2 of this Order amends the Enterprise Act 2002 (Merger Fees and Determination of Turnover) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1370) (“the 2003 Order”). The 2003 Order provides for merger fees to be payable in respect of mergers that are assessed …

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30 May 2023 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Competition Act 1998 (Motor Vehicle Agreements Block Exemption) (No. 2) Order 2023

Why linked: Motor Vehicle Agreements Block Exemption Order 2023—Competition Act 1998 block exemption

This Order is a block exemption order under section 6 of the Competition Act 1998 (“the Act”). It revokes and remakes with amendments the Competition Act 1998 (Motor Vehicle Agreements Block Exemption) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/501) (“the original Order”), which …

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30 May 2023 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Competition Act 1998 (Motor Vehicle Agreements Block Exemption) (No. 2) Order 2023

Why linked: Motor Vehicle Agreements Block Exemption Order 2023—Competition Act 1998 exemption mechanics

This Order is a block exemption order under section 6 of the Competition Act 1998 (“the Act”). It revokes and remakes with amendments the Competition Act 1998 (Motor Vehicle Agreements Block Exemption) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/501) (“the original Order”), which …

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12 May 2023 | Consultation (open) Department for Business and Trade linked direct

Draft strategic steer to the Competition and Markets Authority, 2023

Why linked: Draft strategic steer to the CMA 2023 - government priorities document shaping competition enforcement framework

Draft strategic steer to the CMA 2023 - government priorities document shaping competition enforcement framework

In response to: Strategic steer to the Competition and Markets Authority: proposed draft

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2 May 2023 | Consultation outcome Department for Business and Trade Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked direct

Draft order: The Competition Act 1998 (Motor Vehicle Agreements Block Exemption) Order 2023 (MVBEO)

Why linked: Consultation on Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Order—Competition Act 1998 exemption policy

This technical consultation seeks feedback on the legal drafting of Competition Act 1998 (Motor Vehicle Agreements Block Exemption) Order 2023.

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↓ DRAFT: Explanatory memorandum to The Competition Act 1998 (… (9pp) ↓ Motor Vehicle Agreements Block Exemption Order: government …
23 Mar 2023 | Consultation outcome Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Competition and Markets Authority Annual Plan 2023 to 2024 consultation

Why linked: CMA Annual Plan 2023-24 consultation - strategic planning for competition enforcement relevant to reform context

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is consulting on its draft annual plan for 2023 to 2024.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ CMA Annual Plan consultation 2023 to 2024
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↓ CMA Annual Plan consultation 2023 to 2024: printable version (31pp) ↓ Summary of responses (14pp)

2022

6 events
5 Dec 2022 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Competition Act 1998 (Research and Development Agreements Block Exemption) Order 2022

Why linked: Research and Development Block Exemption Order—Competition Act 1998 exemption instrument

This Order is a block exemption Order under section 6 of the Competition Act 1998 (c. 41) (“the Act”). It gives effect to the Competition and Markets Authority’s (“CMA”) recommendation that certain R&D agreements (as defined in article 3(2) of …

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5 Dec 2022 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Competition Act 1998 (Specialisation Agreements Block Exemption) Order 2022

Why linked: Specialisation Agreements Block Exemption Order—Competition Act 1998 exemption instrument

This Order is a block exemption Order under section 6 of the Competition Act 1998 (“the Act”). It gives effect to the Competition and Markets Authority’s (“CMA”) recommendation that certain specialisation agreements (as defined in article 3(2) of the Order) …

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9 May 2022 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Competition Act 1998 (Vertical Agreements Block Exemption) Order 2022

Why linked: Competition Act 1998 (Vertical Agreements Block Exemption) Order 2022 — same block-exemption family as the 2026 Order.

This Order is a block exemption Order under section 6 of the Competition Act 1998 (“the Act”). It gives effect to the Competition and Markets Authority’s (“CMA”) recommendation that certain vertical agreements (as defined in the Order) constitute a category …

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6 May 2022 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

A new pro-competition regime for digital markets

Why linked: Consultation outcome on 'A new pro-competition regime for digital markets' - foundational policy consultation informing the Competition Reform Bill

In this consultation, the government sets out its proposals for a new pro-competition regime for digital markets.

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↓ Consultation document (67pp) ↓ Consultation document (large font) (157pp) ↓ Impact assessment (75pp) ↓ A new pro-competition regime for digital markets - govern… ↓ A new pro-competition regime for digital markets - governme… (51pp)
20 Apr 2022 | Consultation (closed) Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked direct

Post-implementation review of the Competition Appeal Tribunal Rules 2015: call for evidence

Why linked: Post-implementation review of the CAT Rules 2015 call for evidence — feeds CAT procedure reform.

We're seeking views on the Competition Appeal Tribunal Rules of procedure which were updated in 2015 following an independent review of the 2003 rules by Sir John Mummery.

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↓ CAT Review - responses
20 Apr 2022 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked direct

Reforming competition and consumer policy

Why linked: Reforming competition and consumer policy consultation outcome (April 2022) - official policy consultation response

Proposed reforms to competition and consumer policy for strong free markets, vigorous competition and high consumer standards that drive growth and productivity.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Reforming competition and consumer policy (web … (147pp)
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↓ Subscriptions regulations impact assessment (41pp) ↓ Alternative Dispute Resolution impact assessment (40pp) ↓ Reforms to merger control impact assessment (31pp) ↓ Letter from Kwasi Kwarteng, BEIS Secretary of State, to And… (2pp) ↓ Reforming competition and consumer policy (consultation doc… (146pp) ↓ Reforming competition and consumer policy (consultation doc… (317pp) ↓ Reforming competition and consumer policy: government respo… ↓ Reforming competition and consumer policy: government respo… (110pp) ↓ Reforming competition and consumer policy: government respo… (109pp) ↓ Consultation responses: A-D ↓ Consultation responses: E-O ↓ Consultation responses: P-W

2021

1 event

2020

2 events

2019

1 event
18 Jul 2019 | Policy paper Department for Business and Trade Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked direct

Government's strategic steer to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)

Why linked: Government's strategic steer to the CMA 2019 - historical context for evolution of competition policy framework

Government issues a non-binding strategic steer to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for each Parliament.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The government’s strategic steer to the Competi… (6pp)
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↓ The government's strategic steer to the Competition and Mar…