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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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24 Aug 2026 | Decision Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Aramark / Entier merger inquiry

Why linked: Aramark/Entier merger inquiry — current merger control casework.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the completed acquisition by Aramark Limited of Entier Limited.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Initial enforcement order (PDF, 200KB)
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↓ Commencement notice (PDF, 90KB) ↓ Derogation 3 June 2025 (PDF, 123KB) ↓ Derogation 18 June 2025 (PDF, 131KB) ↓ Summary of phase 1 decision (PDF, 112KB) ↓ Decision to refer (PDF, 132KB) ↓ Terms of reference (PDF, 99KB) ↓ Full text decision (PDF, 509KB) ↓ Administrative timetable (PDF, 118KB) ↓ Parties' joint response (PDF, 296KB) ↓ Interim report notice (PDF, 141KB) ↓ Interim report summary (PDF, 133KB) ↓ Interim report (PDF, 887KB) ↓ Appendices (PDF, 906KB) ↓ Invitation to comment on remedies (PDF, 203KB) ↓ Parties’ joint response (PDF, 308KB) ↓ Directions to appoint a monitoring trustee (PDF, 133KB) ↓ Appointment of monitoring trustee (PDF, 120KB) ↓ Summary of the final report (PDF, 160KB) ↓ Final report (PDF, 1.6MB) ↓ Appendices (PDF, 1MB) ↓ Derogation 6 February 2026 (PDF, 129KB) ↓ Notice of extension (PDF, 119KB) ↓ Notice of intention to make final order (PDF, 158KB) ↓ Draft final order (PDF, 396KB) ↓ Final Order (PDF, 348KB) ↓ Notice of making a Final Order (PDF, 140KB) ↓ Derogation 29 May 2026 (PDF, 145KB) ↓ Derogation 29 May 2026 (PDF, 145KB) ↓ Derogation 29 May 2026 (PDF, 146KB) ↓ Derogation 31 July 2026 (PDF, 342KB)
20 Aug 2026 | Decision Competition and Markets Authority linked

Vandemoortele / Délifrance merger inquiry

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the completed acquisition by Vandemoortele Group of Délifrance S.A.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Commencement notice (PDF, 91KB)
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↓ Summary of phase 1 decision (PDF, 114KB) ↓ Full text decision (PDF, 513KB) ↓ Full text decision (PDF, 513KB) ↓ Decision that undertakings might be accepted (PDF, 191KB) ↓ Initial enforcement order (PDF, 200KB) ↓ Notice of extension (PDF, 99KB) ↓ Derogation 30 December 2025 (PDF, 265KB) ↓ Derogation 19 January 2026 (PDF, 213KB) ↓ Derogation 5 February 2026 (PDF, 157KB) ↓ Derogation 6 February 2026 (PDF, 143KB) ↓ Notice of consultation on undertakings in lieu (PDF, 170KB) ↓ Proposed undertakings (PDF, 409KB) ↓ Derogation 6 February 2026 (PDF, 297KB) ↓ Derogation 23 March 2026 (PDF, 373KB) ↓ Terms of reference (PDF, 100KB) ↓ Decision to refer and not accept UILs (PDF, 122KB) ↓ Administrative timetable (PDF, 123KB) ↓ Derogation 14 May 2026 (PDF, 201KB) ↓ Derogation 21 May 2026 (PDF, 213KB) ↓ Invitation to comment on remedies (PDF, 201KB) ↓ Notice of interim report (PDF, 140KB) ↓ Appendix A (PDF, 136KB) ↓ Summary of interim report (PDF, 122KB) ↓ Interim report (PDF, 668KB) ↓ Interim report and appendices (PDF, 696KB) ↓ Derogation 5 June 2026 (PDF, 205KB) ↓ Derogation 6 July 2026 (PDF, 186KB) ↓ Derogation 6 July 2026 (PDF, 182KB) ↓ Derogation 5 August 2026 (PDF, 190KB) ↓ Derogation 5 August 2026 (PDF, 182KB) ↓ Derogation 23 July 2026 (PDF, 185KB) ↓ Summary of final report (PDF, 122KB) ↓ Final report and appendices (PDF, 1.1MB)
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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12 Aug 2026 | Analysis Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Strategic review of CMA markets remedies

Why linked: Strategic review of CMA markets remedies — direct CMA process reform under markets regime.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is reviewing 33 markets remedies to assess whether they should be amended, removed or retained.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
4 Aug 2026 | Decision Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

GXO / Wincanton merger inquiry

Why linked: GXO/Wincanton merger inquiry — current merger control casework.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the completed acquisition by GXO Logistics, Inc. of Wincanton Plc.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Derogation 26 April 2024 (PDF, 164KB)
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↓ Initial enforcement order (PDF, 176KB) ↓ Derogation 7 May 2024 (PDF, 128KB) ↓ Derogation 20 May 2024 (PDF, 135KB) ↓ Derogation 20 May 2024 (PDF, 124KB) ↓ Derogation 20 May 2024 (PDF, 138KB) ↓ Derogation 24 May 2024 (PDF, 116KB) ↓ Derogation 30 May 2024 (PDF, 138KB) ↓ Derogation 4 June 2024 (PDF, 117KB) ↓ Derogation 20 May 2024 (PDF, 135KB) ↓ Derogation 31 May 2024 (PDF, 117KB) ↓ Commencement notice (PDF, 91KB) ↓ Invitation to comment (PDF, 116KB) ↓ Derogation 6 August 2024 (PDF, 152KB) ↓ Derogation 6 June 2024 (PDF, 133KB) ↓ Derogation 13 June 2024 (PDF, 134KB) ↓ Summary of phase 1 decision (PDF, 115KB) ↓ Terms of reference (PDF, 101KB) ↓ Decision to refer (PDF, 134KB) ↓ Administrative timetable (PDF, 124KB) ↓ Full text decision (PDF, 648KB) ↓ Parties' joint responses (PDF, 917KB) ↓ Interim report notice (PDF, 144KB) ↓ Interim report summary (PDF 129KB) ↓ Interim report (PDF, 707KB) ↓ Interim report appendices (PDF, 344KB) ↓ Invitation to comment on remedies (PDF, 203KB) ↓ Menzies Distribution Solutions Limited (PDF, 88KB) ↓ Submission from third party A (PDF, 118KB) ↓ Submission from third party B (PDF, 139KB) ↓ Submission from third party C (PDF, 89KB) ↓ Submission from third party D (PDF, 203KB) ↓ Submission from third party E (PDF, 84KB) ↓ Parties’ joint response (PDF, 2.3MB) ↓ Notice of extension (PDF, 115KB) ↓ Parties’ joint response (PDF, 1.6MB) ↓ Summary of final report (PDF, 137KB) ↓ Interim Order (PDF, 293KB) ↓ Directions to appoint a monitoring trustee (PDF, 129KB) ↓ Appointment of monitoring trustee (PDF, 122KB) ↓ Derogation 10 June 2025 (PDF, 129KB) ↓ Derogation 18 June 2025 (PDF, 137KB) ↓ Final report (PDF, 1.3MB) ↓ Appendices (PDF, 579KB) ↓ Derogation 3 April 2025 (128KB) ↓ Derogation 9 August 2024 (PDF, 165KB) ↓ Derogation 27 August 2024 (PDF, 197KB) ↓ Derogation 8 November 2024 (PDF, 130KB) ↓ Derogation 20 December 2024 (PDF, 130KB) ↓ Derogation 22 January 2025 (PDF, 156KB) ↓ Derogation 5 February 2025 (PDF, 128KB) ↓ Derogation 14 February 2025 (PDF, 156KB) ↓ Derogation 11 March 2025 (PDF, 155KB) ↓ Derogation 26 March 2025 (PDF, 135KB) ↓ Derogation 3 April 2025 (PDF, 184KB) ↓ Derogation 10 April 2025 (PDF, 129KB) ↓ Derogation 14 April 2025 (PDF, 130KB) ↓ Derogation 15 May 2025 (PDF, 132 KB) ↓ Derogation 17 March 2025 (PDF, 150KB) ↓ Notice of proposal to accept final undertakings (PDF, 125KB) ↓ Draft final undertakings (PDF, 486KB) ↓ Notice to accept final undertakings (PDF, 149KB) ↓ Final undertakings (PDF, 430KB) ↓ Derogation 27 June 2025 (PDF, 129KB) ↓ Derogation 26 June 2025 (PDF, 133KB) ↓ Derogation 4 July 2025 (PDF, 132KB) ↓ Derogation 30 July 2025 (PDF, 130KB) ↓ Derogation 6 August 2025 (PDF, 187KB) ↓ Derogation 8 August 2025 (PDF, 158KB) ↓ Derogation 8 August 2025 (PDF, 150KB) ↓ Derogation 15 July 2025 (PDF, 177KB) ↓ Derogation 18 August 2025 (PDF, 172KB) ↓ Derogation 18 July 2025 (PDF, 149KB) ↓ Derogation 26 June 2025 (PDF, 130KB) ↓ Derogation 27 June 2025 (PDF, 149KB) ↓ Derogation 27 June 2025 (PDF, 130KB) ↓ Derogation 1 July 2025 (PDF, 135KB) ↓ Derogation 12 September 2025 (PDF, 143KB) ↓ Derogation 1 September 2025 (PDF, 148KB) ↓ Derogation 1 September 2025 (PDF, 149KB) ↓ Derogation 12 September 2025 (PDF, 142KB) ↓ Derogation 9 December 2025 (PDF, 158KB) ↓ Derogation 21 January 2026 (PDF, 168KB) ↓ Derogation 5 November 2025 (PDF, 168KB) ↓ Derogation 10 February 2026 (PDF, 148KB) ↓ Divestiture period extension letter 25 February 2026 (PDF, … ↓ Divestiture period extension letter 7 April 2026 (PDF, 139K… ↓ Divestiture period extension letter 30 April 2026 (PDF, 120… ↓ Divestiture period extension letter 28 July 2026 (PDF, 119K…
30 Jul 2026 | Decision Competition and Markets Authority linked

Welltower / multiple care homes merger inquiries

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating 4 completed acquisitions by Welltower Inc. (Welltower) of care homes managed by Barchester Healthcare, HC-One, Aria Care (including Asprey) and Danforth Care.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Derogation 3 February 2026 (HC-One) (PDF, 179KB)
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↓ Initial enforcement order (PDF, 208KB) ↓ Derogation 6 February (Aria Care aquisition) (PDF, 183KB) ↓ Derogation 10 February 2026 (Barchester Healthcare acquisit… ↓ Initial enforcement order (Aria Care acquisition) (PDF, 198… ↓ Initial enforcement order (Barchester Healthcare acquisitio… ↓ Initial enforcement order (Danforth Care acquisition) (PDF,… ↓ Initial enforcement order (HC-One acquisition) (PDF, 206KB) ↓ Derogation 13 February 2026 (HC-One) (PDF, 155KB) ↓ Commencement notice (PDF, 102KB) ↓ Derogation 27 March 2026 (HC-One) (PDF, 138KB) ↓ Summary of phase 1 decision (PDF, 179KB) ↓ Derogation 11 May 2026 (HC-One) (PDF, 156KB) ↓ Full text decision (PDF, 898KB) ↓ Decision that undertakings might be accepted (PDF, 215KB) ↓ Notice of extension (PDF, 116KB) ↓ Derogation 29 July 2026 (PDF, 138KB) ↓ Notice of consultation on undertakings in lieu (PDF, 199KB) ↓ Proposed undertakings (PDF, 282KB)
17 Jul 2026 | Decision Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Welltower / multiple care homes merger inquiries

Why linked: Welltower/multiple care homes merger inquiries — current merger control casework.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating 4 completed acquisitions by Welltower Inc. (Welltower) of care homes managed by Barchester Healthcare, HC-One, Aria Care (including Asprey) and Danforth Care.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Derogation 3 February 2026 (HC-One) (PDF, 179KB)
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↓ Initial enforcement order (PDF, 208KB) ↓ Derogation 6 February (Aria Care aquisition) (PDF, 183KB) ↓ Derogation 10 February 2026 (Barchester Healthcare acquisit… ↓ Initial enforcement order (Aria Care acquisition) (PDF, 198… ↓ Initial enforcement order (Barchester Healthcare acquisitio… ↓ Initial enforcement order (Danforth Care acquisition) (PDF,… ↓ Initial enforcement order (HC-One acquisition) (PDF, 206KB) ↓ Derogation 13 February 2026 (HC-One) (PDF, 155KB) ↓ Commencement notice (PDF, 102KB) ↓ Derogation 27 March 2026 (HC-One) (PDF, 138KB) ↓ Summary of phase 1 decision (PDF, 179KB) ↓ Derogation 11 May 2026 (HC-One) (PDF, 156KB) ↓ Full text decision (PDF, 898KB) ↓ Decision that undertakings might be accepted (PDF, 215KB) ↓ Notice of extension (PDF, 116KB) ↓ Derogation 29 July 2026 (PDF, 138KB) ↓ Notice of consultation on undertakings in lieu (PDF, 199KB) ↓ Proposed undertakings (PDF, 282KB)
15 Jul 2026 | Analysis Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Heating oil market study

Why linked: Heating oil market study — direct CMA market study under Enterprise Act 2002.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) completed a market study into the retail supply of heating oil for domestic use in the UK.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Market study notice (PDF, 101KB)
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↓ Statement of Scope (PDF, 203KB) ↓ Roadmap (PDF, 269KB) ↓ Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) (PDF, 444KB) ↓ BoilerJuice (PDF, 275KB) ↓ Carrs Billington (PDF, 384KB) ↓ Citizens Advice Scotland (PDF, 200KB) ↓ Citizens Advice (PDF, 127KB) ↓ Consumer Council (PDF, 431KB) ↓ Consumer Scotland (PDF, 351KB) ↓ Energy Ombudsman (PDF, 339KB) ↓ Federation of Small Businesses (PDF, 206KB) ↓ Fuel Bank Foundation (PDF, 357KB) ↓ Highland Fuels (PDF, 494KB) ↓ National Energy Action (PDF, 197KB) ↓ Northern Ireland Assembly (PDF, 187KB) ↓ NWF Fuels (PDF, 754KB) ↓ Oil Market Journal (PDF, 2.3MB) ↓ UKIFDA (PDF, 914KB) ↓ Foreword and executive summary (PDF, 327KB) ↓ Final report (PDF, 3.6MB)
18 Jun 2026 | Decision Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Vandemoortele / Délifrance merger inquiry

Why linked: Vandemoortele/Délifrance merger inquiry — current merger control casework.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the completed acquisition by Vandemoortele Group of Délifrance S.A.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Commencement notice (PDF, 91KB)
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↓ Summary of phase 1 decision (PDF, 114KB) ↓ Full text decision (PDF, 513KB) ↓ Full text decision (PDF, 513KB) ↓ Decision that undertakings might be accepted (PDF, 191KB) ↓ Initial enforcement order (PDF, 200KB) ↓ Notice of extension (PDF, 99KB) ↓ Derogation 30 December 2025 (PDF, 265KB) ↓ Derogation 19 January 2026 (PDF, 213KB) ↓ Derogation 5 February 2026 (PDF, 157KB) ↓ Derogation 6 February 2026 (PDF, 143KB) ↓ Notice of consultation on undertakings in lieu (PDF, 170KB) ↓ Proposed undertakings (PDF, 409KB) ↓ Derogation 6 February 2026 (PDF, 297KB) ↓ Derogation 23 March 2026 (PDF, 373KB) ↓ Terms of reference (PDF, 100KB) ↓ Decision to refer and not accept UILs (PDF, 122KB) ↓ Administrative timetable (PDF, 123KB) ↓ Derogation 14 May 2026 (PDF, 201KB) ↓ Derogation 21 May 2026 (PDF, 213KB) ↓ Invitation to comment on remedies (PDF, 201KB) ↓ Notice of interim report (PDF, 140KB) ↓ Appendix A (PDF, 136KB) ↓ Summary of interim report (PDF, 122KB) ↓ Interim report (PDF, 668KB) ↓ Interim report and appendices (PDF, 696KB) ↓ Derogation 5 June 2026 (PDF, 205KB) ↓ Derogation 6 July 2026 (PDF, 186KB) ↓ Derogation 6 July 2026 (PDF, 182KB) ↓ Derogation 5 August 2026 (PDF, 190KB) ↓ Derogation 5 August 2026 (PDF, 182KB) ↓ Derogation 23 July 2026 (PDF, 185KB) ↓ Summary of final report (PDF, 122KB) ↓ Final report and appendices (PDF, 1.1MB)
16 Jun 2026 | Analysis Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

ABF / Hovis merger inquiry

Why linked: ABF/Hovis merger inquiry — current merger control casework.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the anticipated acquisition by Associated British Foods plc (through ABF Grain Products Limited) of Hovis Group Limited.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Commencement notice (PDF, 87KB)
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↓ Terms of reference (PDF, 100KB) ↓ Decision to refer (PDF, 107KB) ↓ Administrative timetable (PDF, 125KB) ↓ Areas of focus (PDF, 192KB) ↓ Parties’ joint response (PDF, 341KB) ↓ Interim report notice (PDF, 143KB) ↓ Summary of interim report (PDF, 151KB) ↓ Interim report (PDF, 1.7MB) ↓ Appendices (PDF, 499KB) ↓ Invitation to comment on remedies (PDF, 197KB) ↓ Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union's response to the inv… ↓ Parties' response to the interim report (PDF, 244KB) ↓ Third party's response to the invitation to comment on reme… ↓ Market participant's response to the interim report (PDF, 1… ↓ Retailer A's response to the invitation to comment on remed… ↓ Retailer B's response to the invitation to comment on remed… ↓ Retailer C's response to the invitation to comment on remed… ↓ Market participant response to the invitation to comment on… ↓ Supplementary interim report notice (PDF, 141KB) ↓ Supplementary interim report (PDF, 412KB) ↓ Market Participant B response to the supplementary interim … ↓ Adviser to Innovest response to the supplementary interim r… ↓ Market Participant A response to the supplementary interim … ↓ Innovest response to the supplementary interim report (PDF,… ↓ Summary of final report (PDF, 150KB)
12 Jun 2026 | Decision Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Spreadex / Sporting Index merger inquiry

Why linked: Spreadex/Sporting Index merger inquiry — current merger control casework.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the completed acquisition by Spreadex Limited of the B2C business of Sporting Index Limited.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Initial Enforcement Order (PDF, 146KB)
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↓ Derogation 15 January 2024 (PDF, 263KB) ↓ Derogation Variation 19 January 2024 (PDF, 143KB) ↓ Commencement notice (PDF, 88KB) ↓ Derogation 7 March 2024 (PDF, 143KB) ↓ Summary of phase 1 decision (PDF, 116KB) ↓ Summary of phase 1 decision (PDF, 152KB) ↓ Decision to refer (PDF, 108KB) ↓ Terms of reference (PDF, 104KB) ↓ Full text decision (PDF, 305KB) ↓ Administrative timetable (PDF, 120KB) ↓ Issues statement (PDF, 213 KB) ↓ Derogation 23 May 2024 (PDF, 128KB) ↓ Directions to appoint a monitoring trustee (PDF, 129KB) ↓ Notice of extension (PDF, 113KB) ↓ Notice of provisional findings (PDF, 138KB) ↓ Summary of provisional findings (PDF, 154KB) ↓ Notice of possible remedies (PDF, 232KB) ↓ Provisional findings (PDF, 1057KB) ↓ Appendices and glossary (PDF, 194KB) ↓ 10star (PDF, 163KB) ↓ Spreadex / Sporting Index response to the remedies notice (… ↓ Spreadex / Sporting Index annex 1 to the response to the re… ↓ Star Sports (PDF, 190KB) ↓ Spreadex / Sporting Index response to the provisional find… ↓ Annex 1 to Spreadex / Sporting Index response (PDF, 120KB) ↓ Notice of extension (PDF, 129KB) ↓ Termination of extension (PDF, 84KB) ↓ Administrative timetable (PDF, 121KB) ↓ Summary of final report (PDF, 159KB) ↓ Appendices and glossary (PDF, 441KB) ↓ Final report (PDF, 1.7MB) ↓ Draft final undertakings (PDF, 397KB) ↓ Notice of proposal to accept undertakings (PDF, 128KB) ↓ Notice of extension (PDF, 117KB) ↓ Interim order (PDF, 249KB) ↓ Conduct of the remittal (PDF, 120KB) ↓ Administrative timetable (remittal) (PDF, 102KB) ↓ Administrative timetable (PDF, 120KB) ↓ Appointment of monitoring trustee (PDF, 119KB ↓ Administrative timetable (PDF, 121KB) ↓ Notice of possible remedies (PDF, 246KB) ↓ Notice of provisional findings on remittal (PDF, 141KB) ↓ Summary of remittal provisional findings (PDF, 162KB) ↓ Appendices and glossary (PDF, 173KB) ↓ Remittal provisional findings (PDF, 1,122KB) ↓ Spreadex response to remittal provisional findings (PDF, 37… ↓ Spreadex response to the remittal notice of possible remedi… ↓ Summary of final report (PDF, 168KB) ↓ Final report (PDF, 1.2MB) ↓ Appendices and glossary (PDF, 197KB) ↓ Notice of proposal to accept undertakings (PDF, 133KB) ↓ Draft final undertakings (PDF, 403KB) ↓ Notice of acceptance of undertakings (PDF, 134KB) ↓ Final undertakings (PDF, 480KB) ↓ Derogation 24 April 2026 (PDF, 123KB)
4 Jun 2026 | Analysis Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

LB Group / Venator UK (TiO2 assets) merger inquiry

Why linked: LB Group/Venator UK merger inquiry — current merger control casework.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigated the anticipated acquisition by LB Group Co., Ltd of titanium dioxide (TiO2) business-related assets of Venator Materials UK Limited (in administration).

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Commencement notice (PDF, 93KB)
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↓ Full text decision (PDF, 209KB)
29 May 2026 | Analysis Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Hays / Polka Dot and Hays / Millington merger inquiries

Why linked: Hays/Polka Dot and Hays/Millington merger inquiries — current merger control casework.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigated the completed acquisitions by Hays Travel Limited of Polka Dot Travel Limited and The Independent Travel Company Limited (trading as Millington Travel).

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Initial enforcement order (Hays-Polka) (PDF, 21…
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↓ Initial enforcement order (Hays-Millington) (PDF, 240KB) ↓ Commencement notice Polka Dot (PDF, 86KB) ↓ Commencement notice the Independent Travel Company (Milling… ↓ Derogation letter 18 February (PDF, 276KB) ↓ Derogation letter 9 March_(Millington) (PDF, 121KB) ↓ Derogation letter 9 March_(Polka Dot) (PDF, 121KB) ↓ Derogation letter 9 March (Millington) (PDF, 116KB) ↓ Derogation letter 9 March (Polka Dot) (PDF, 116KB) ↓ Derogation letter 18 March (Millington) (PDF, 120KB) ↓ Derogation letter 18 March (Polka Dot) (PDF, 150KB) ↓ Full text decision (PDF, 418KB)
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.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Invitation to comment (21pp)
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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 | Other Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Microsoft’s business software ecosystem

Why linked: CMA case page for the Microsoft business software ecosystem SMS investigation — primary operational record.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating whether to designate Microsoft as having strategic market status (SMS) in respect of its business software ecosystem.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Investigation notice (PDF, 296KB)
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↓ Invitation to comment (PDF, 357KB)
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 …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
14 May 2026 | Announcement Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

CMA launches strategic market status investigation into Microsoft’s business software ecosystem

Why linked: First SMS investigation under DMCC (Microsoft business software ecosystem, May 2026) — live test of the regime the Bill extends.

CMA sets out scope of its investigation to determine whether Microsoft should be designated with strategic market status for its business software ecosystem.

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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)
12 May 2026 | Other Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Microeconomics Unit research

Why linked: CMA Microeconomics Unit research — direct CMA research function.

The Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) research into competition, innovation, productivity and growth.

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12 May 2026 | Other linked direct

Evidence from the higher education sector supported greater collaboration between providers. We welcome the CMA’s recent update about when collaboration with other higher education providers is permissible. We will monitor any future developments in this space, especially were a situation to arise in which competition law proved a barrier to necessary and desirable collaboration between higher education providers. (Conclusion, Paragraph 181)

Why linked: Parliamentary evidence on CMA collaboration guidance in higher education sector context; relevant to understanding CMA's current enforcement approach and market conduct oversight, which contextualises the reform Bill

Evidence from the higher education sector supported greater collaboration between providers. We welcome the CMA’s recent update about when collaboration with other higher education providers is permissible. We will monitor any future developments in this space, especially were a situation …

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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)
5 May 2026 | Decision Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Automobile Association Developments Limited: consumer protection enforcement case

Why linked: Automobile Association Developments consumer protection enforcement — direct CMA enforcement under DMCCA Part 3.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigated suspected infringements of consumer law in relation to the presentation of mandatory booking fees by Automobile Association Developments Limited in the UK and gave a Final Infringement Notice reflecting the settlement of the …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Final Infringement Notice (PDF, 1.8MB)
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↓ Final Infringement Notice (PDF, 1.8MB)
30 Apr 2026 | Other Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

CMA: workforce management information

Why linked: CMA workforce management information — institutional context.

Documents relating to workforce management information summary data for the Competition and Markets Authority.

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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.

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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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29 Apr 2026 | Analysis Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

LDC / Green Label merger inquiry

Why linked: LDC/Green Label merger inquiry — current merger control casework.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigated the completed acquisition by Société LDC SA of Green Label Holdings Limited.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Initial enforcement order (PDF, 219KB)
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↓ Derogation 27 February 2026 (PDF, 164KB) ↓ Commencement notice (PDF, 89KB) ↓ Revocation order (PDF, 103KB) ↓ Full text decision (PDF, 230KB)
29 Apr 2026 | Decision Competition and Markets Authority Context · primary home: Energy Independence Bill linked direct

Energy licence modification appeals 2026

Why linked: Energy licence modification appeals 2026 — direct CMA appellate function.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering appeals by 5 energy companies against modifications made on 3 February 2026 to gas distribution licences, following Ofgem’s RIIO-3 price control decisions.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Cadent notice of appeal (PDF, 891KB)
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↓ Northern Gas Networks notice of appeal (PDF, 985KB) ↓ Wales & West Utilities notice of appeal (PDF, 2.2MB) ↓ Southern Gas Networks and Scotland Gas Networks notice of a… ↓ Cadent decision on permission to appeal (PDF, 138KB) ↓ Northern Gas Networks decision on permission to appeal (PDF… ↓ Southern Gas Networks and Scotland Gas Networks decision on… ↓ Wales & West Utilities decision on permission to appeal (PD… ↓ CMA decision on permission to intervene (PDF, 157KB) ↓ Citizens Advice intervention notice (PDF, 338KB) ↓ GEMA's response to notices of appeal (PDF, 1.2MB) ↓ Appellants' joint reply to GEMA's response to the notices o… ↓ SGN's reply to GEMA's response to the notices of appeal (PD… ↓ Summary of provisional determinations (PDF, 152KB)
29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the implications for competition and market access of the integration of AI tools into digital platforms; and what steps they are…

Why linked: PQ on AI integration competition and market access implications — directly relevant to SMS pillar.

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the implications for competition and market access of the integration of AI tools into digital platforms; and what steps they are taking to ensure fair competition and effective regulation

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Secretary of State for Business and Trade or other ministers in the Department for Business and Trade have engaged with Apple, Google, Amazon or Microsoft…

Why linked: PQ on HM Government / DBT discussions with CMA — directly on thread.

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Secretary of State for Business and Trade or other ministers in the Department for Business and Trade have engaged with Apple, Google, Amazon or Microsoft about the impact of Strategic Market Status designation,

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions he has had with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) regarding the transparency of energy pricing in the…

Why linked: PQ on SoS discussions with CMA — directly on thread.

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions he has had with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) regarding the transparency of energy pricing in the commercial sub-metering market.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, or departmental officials, have had discussions with the Competition and Markets Authority about the impact of…

Why linked: PQ to HM Government on SoS for Business and Trade discussions — directly on thread.

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, or departmental officials, have had discussions with the Competition and Markets Authority about the impact of Strategic Market Status designation of Apple, Google, Ama

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he plans to review the Consumer Rights Act 2015 to protect consumers from losing access to paid-for digital content when support for (a)…

Why linked: PQ on reviewing the Consumer Rights Act 2015 in light of DMCC implementation — directly on thread.

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he plans to review the Consumer Rights Act 2015 to protect consumers from losing access to paid-for digital content when support for (a) devices and (b) platforms is withdrawn.

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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.

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↓ Draft updated CMA6 guidance (clean version) (58pp) ↓ Draft updated CMA6 guidance (tracked changes) (54pp) ↓ Summary of responses (10pp) ↓ Freshfields (5pp)
22 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has considered the potential merits of bringing forward legislative proposals to require large online retailers to provide a choice of courier or delivery company to consumers when placing o

Why linked: PQ on legislative proposals on competition matters — directly on the Reform Bill.

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has considered the potential merits of bringing forward legislative proposals to require large online retailers to provide a choice of courier or delivery company to consumers when placing …

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21 Apr 2026 | Committee report British Transport Police linked direct

Correspondence from Kate Dearden MP, Minister for Employment Rights and Consumer Protection, Dept for Business & Trade, regarding the Report on Fourth Statutory Review of the Groceries Code Adjudicator, dated 14 April 2026

Why linked: Ministerial correspondence on Fourth Statutory Review of Groceries Code Adjudicator - related to competition enforcement mechanisms and market investigation powers

Direction: unknown

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20 Apr 2026 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what role her Department has in (a) monitoring and (b) supporting the governance and accountability of bodies established following Competition and Markets Authority remedies, where those bodies are funded by regula

Why linked: PQ on Treasury role in monitoring CMA — directly relevant institutional question.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what role her Department has in (a) monitoring and (b) supporting the governance and accountability of bodies established following Competition and Markets Authority remedies, where those bodies are funded by regula

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20 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many reports of suspected price gouging for the price of heating oil have been made to the Competition and Markets Authority since 28 February 2026.

Why linked: PQ on heating oil price gouging reports — directly relevant to CMA market study on heating oil [223492].

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many reports of suspected price gouging for the price of heating oil have been made to the Competition and Markets Authority since 28 February 2026.

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20 Apr 2026 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has held discussions with the Competition and Markets Authority on the adequacy of Open Banking Limited's governance and accountability arrangements in the context of its role in open banking

Why linked: PQ on Treasury discussions with the CMA on payments market adequacy — directly relevant CMA engagement.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has held discussions with the Competition and Markets Authority on the adequacy of Open Banking Limited's governance and accountability arrangements in the context of its role in open banking

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20 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions he has had with the Competition and Markets Authority on enforcement action against companies operating misleading subscription models.

Why linked: Written question on recent discussions between DBT and CMA on enforcement - relevant to departmental and regulator coordination on competition enforcement

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions he has had with the Competition and Markets Authority on enforcement action against companies operating misleading subscription models.

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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.

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↓ Explanatory memorandum: UK/EU: Agreement regarding Cooperat…
13 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions his Department has had with the Competition and Markets Authority regarding opening a strategic market status investigation into…

Why linked: PQ on Department discussions with CMA — directly on thread.

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions his Department has had with the Competition and Markets Authority regarding opening a strategic market status investigation into Microsoft and its software licensing practices.

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13 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the Competition and Market Authority’s final report of March 26th 2026, what the planned frequency of review is on the…

Why linked: Written question on CMA final report of March 2026 and review frequency - directly relevant to competition enforcement outcomes and reform implementation

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the Competition and Market Authority’s final report of March 26th 2026, what the planned frequency of review is on the prescription fee caps on veterinary medicines; and …

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7 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to (1) implement the findings of the Civil Justice Council's Review of Litigation Funding (2 June 2025), and (2) legislate in response to R…

Why linked: PQ on Civil Justice Council litigation funding review — directly relevant to PACCAR aftermath in competition litigation.

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to (1) implement the findings of the Civil Justice Council's Review of Litigation Funding (2 June 2025), and (2) legislate in response to R (PACCAR Inc and Others) v. Competition Appeal …

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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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↓ The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Al… ↓ The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Al… ↓ The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Al… ↓ The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Al…
1 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Competition and Markets Authority regarding the timetable for decisions on strategic market status investigations in the cloud…

Why linked: PQ on CMA decision timetable — directly relevant CMA case-pace question.

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Competition and Markets Authority regarding the timetable for decisions on strategic market status investigations in the cloud services market; and what assessment they have made of t

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1 Apr 2026 | Other Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Google’s mobile platform

Why linked: Google's mobile platform — CMA designation case page complementing event 59966.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has designated Google as having strategic market status (SMS) in the provision of its mobile platform.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Google investigation notice (PDF, 245KB)
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↓ Invitation to comment (PDF, 581KB) ↓ Consumer survey (PDF, 264KB) ↓ Invitation to comment on consumer survey (PDF, 98KB) ↓ Workshop summary note (PDF, 139KB) ↓ Roadmap (PDF, 437KB) ↓ Consumer survey report (PDF, 7.2MB) ↓ Consumer survey data tables - technical use and behaviour (… ↓ Consumer survey data tables - demographics (XLSX, 5.2MB) ↓ Consumer survey data tables - switching (XLSX, 5MB) ↓ Proposed decision (PDF, 1.9MB) ↓ Appendix A - market outcomes (PDF, 767KB) ↓ Appendix B - profitability analysis (PDF, 524KB) ↓ Appendix C - Google's OEM agreements (PDF, 538KB) ↓ Consumer survey data tables - demographics (XLSX, 5.2MB) ↓ Consumer survey data tables - switching (XLSX, 4.8MB) ↓ Consumer survey data tables - technical use and behaviour (… ↓ SMS decision notice (PDF, 138KB) ↓ Appendix A: Market outcomes (PDF, 886KB) ↓ Appendix B: Profitability analysis (PDF, 655KB) ↓ Appendix C: Google OEMs agreements (PDF, 583KB) ↓ Appendix D: Further information on our use of evidence in t… ↓ Summary of oral representations (PDF, 122KB) ↓ Final decision report (PDF, 2.4MB) ↓ Commitments made in respect of aspects of Google’s mobile p… ↓ Google: commitments annex (PDF, 109KB)
1 Apr 2026 | Other Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Apple’s mobile platform

Why linked: Apple's mobile platform — CMA designation case page complementing event 59966.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has designated Apple as having strategic market status (SMS) in the provision of its mobile platform.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Apple investigation notice (PDF, 235KB)
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↓ Invitation to comment (PDF, 581KB) ↓ Invitation to comment on consumer survey (PDF, 98KB) ↓ Consumer survey (PDF, 264KB) ↓ Workshop summary note (PDF, 139KB) ↓ Roadmap (PDF, 491KB) ↓ Consumer survey report (PDF, 7.2MB) ↓ Consumer survey data tables - demographics (XLSX, 5.2MB) ↓ Consumer survey data tables - technical use and behaviour (… ↓ Consumer survey data tables - switching (XLSX, 5MB) ↓ Appendix A - market outcomes (PDF, 709KB) ↓ Appendix B - profitability analysis (PDF, 452KB) ↓ Proposed decision (PDF, 1.9MB) ↓ Consumer survey data tables - demographics (XLSX, 5.2MB) ↓ Consumer survey data tables - switching (XLSX, 4.8MB) ↓ Consumer survey data tables - technical use and behaviour (… ↓ Appendix A: Market outcomes (PDF, 781KB) ↓ Appendix B: Profitability analysis (PDF, 471KB) ↓ Appendix C: Further information on our use of evidence in t… ↓ Summary of oral representations (PDF, 138KB) ↓ SMS decision notice (PDF, 128KB) ↓ Final decision report (PDF, 2.2MB) ↓ Commitments made in respect of aspects of Apple's mobile pl…
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 | Government response Department for Business and Trade linked direct

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

Why linked: Government response to the Tech Transfer Block Exemption Order consultation — directly tied to SI 2026/369.

Government response to the Tech Transfer Block Exemption Order consultation — directly tied to SI 2026/369.

In response to: Draft Technology Transfer Agreements Block Exemption Order

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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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25 Mar 2026 | Other Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Google's general search and search advertising services

Why linked: Google's general search and search advertising services — CMA designation case page complementing event 59967.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has designated Google as having strategic market status (SMS) in respect of its provision of general search and search advertising services.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Investigation Notice (PDF, 228KB)
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↓ Invitation to Comment (PDF, 302KB) ↓ Advertisers and Media Agencies Roundtable summary meeting h… ↓ Publishers Roundtable summary, meeting held on 28 January 2… ↓ Specialised Search Services Roundtable summary, meeting hel… ↓ Qualitative research (PDF, 1.9MB) ↓ Consumer survey report (PDF, 2.8MB) ↓ Consumer survey data tables (PDF, 771KB) ↓ Roadmap (PDF, 353KB) ↓ Annex B: Market outcomes (PDF, 980KB) ↓ Annex A: Third party evidence (PDF, 130KB) ↓ Annex C: Profitability analysis (PDF, 485KB) ↓ Proposed decision (PDF, 2.1MB) ↓ Summary of Google's oral representations (PDF, 114KB) ↓ Summary of business roundtable (PDF, 140KB) ↓ Summary of publishers roundtable (PDF, 141KB) ↓ Summary of choice architecture roundtable (PDF, 144KB) ↓ SMS decision notice (PDF, 139KB) ↓ Annex A: Third party evidence (PDF, 100KB) ↓ Annex B: Market outcomes (PDF, 1.9MB) ↓ Annex C: Profitability analysis (PDF, 488KB) ↓ Final decision report (PDF, 2.7MB) ↓ Introduction to the consultation (PDF, 279KB) ↓ Data Portability conduct requirement (PDF, 486KB) ↓ Publisher conduct requirement (PDF, 4.7MB) ↓ Fair Ranking conduct requirement (PDF, 574KB) ↓ User Choice conduct requirement (PDF, 1.6MB) ↓ Proposed Data Portability CR roundtable summary (PDF, 147KB) ↓ Proposed Fair Ranking CR roundtable summary (PDF, 164KB) ↓ Proposed Publisher CR roundtable summary (PDF, 127KB) ↓ Proposed User Choice CR roundtable summary (PDF, 163KB)
24 Mar 2026 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the level of competition within the UK’s retail payments market, particularly in relation to international card schemes; and what steps they are taking to support the development of competi

Why linked: Written question on competition assessment in UK retail payments market - relevant to market investigation and strategic market status assessment

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the level of competition within the UK’s retail payments market, particularly in relation to international card schemes; and what steps they are taking to support the development of competi

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23 Mar 2026 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing mandatory mediation in the Competition Appeal Tribunal.

Why linked: PQ on mandatory mediation merit — adjacent to ADR regime in DMCCA Part 4 Chapter 4.

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing mandatory mediation in the Competition Appeal Tribunal.

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20 Mar 2026 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether she has had recent discussions with the Competition and Markets Authority on the timetable for decisions regarding Strategic Market Status investigations into cloud infrastructu

Why linked: PQ to SoS for Science, Innovation and Technology on CMA discussions — directly on thread.

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether she has had recent discussions with the Competition and Markets Authority on the timetable for decisions regarding Strategic Market Status investigations into cloud infrastructu

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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
2 Mar 2026 | Other Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Suspected anti-competitive conduct in relation to hotel accommodation services

Why linked: Suspected anti-competitive conduct in hotel accommodation — direct CA98 enforcement.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the suspected sharing of competitively sensitive information among competing hotel providers, via a hotel data services provider, which may infringe Chapter I of the Competition Act 1998.

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2 Mar 2026 | Debate linked direct

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

Why linked: Parliamentary debate on Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) Regulations 2026 - implementing secondary legislation for competition reform

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026 Motions to Approve 15:21:00 Moved by Lord Stockwood: That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 26 January be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on …

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2 Mar 2026 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of the cooling-off period provision in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 on cultural, heritage and tourism organisations oper

Why linked: PQ on the DMCC Act cooling-off provisions for consumer subscriptions — directly on the thread.

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of the cooling-off period provision in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 on cultural, heritage and tourism organisations oper

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2 Mar 2026 | Debate linked direct

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

Why linked: Hansard debate on the DMCC Act ADR (Conferral of Functions) Regulations 2026 — direct parliamentary scrutiny of the ADR SI package.

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026 Motions to Approve 15:21:00 Moved by Lord Stockwood: That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 26 January be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on …

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26 Feb 2026 | Committee report linked direct

Our work on competition policy and the pre-appointment hearing has highlighted some areas of concern which we believe require risk mitigation measures. We therefore recommend to Ministers that they: • underline in the Government’s strategic steer that the CMA’s pursuit of growth must not risk market concentration that diminish levels of competition or damage consumers; 18 • make clear the need for operational independence of the CMA in case decisions; • make clear that they expect rigorous im...

Why linked: Parliamentary committee material on competition policy and pre-appointment hearing recommendations - scrutiny of competition reform implementation

Our work on competition policy and the pre-appointment hearing has highlighted some areas of concern which we believe require risk mitigation measures. We therefore recommend to Ministers that they: • underline in the Government’s strategic steer that the CMA’s pursuit …

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26 Feb 2026 | Committee report linked direct

We are concerned that the Government’s process for recruiting the Chair of the CMA appeared to lack clear objectives for managing the risk of a diminished focus on competition and consumer protection; the need to demonstrate independence from political interference; weak implementation of the powers created by the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024; and inadequate supply of time from the Chair. (Conclusion, Paragraph 30) The pre-appointment hearing

Why linked: Committee statement on concerns about the process for recruiting the CMA Chair — direct scrutiny on the institution delivering the regime.

We are concerned that the Government’s process for recruiting the Chair of the CMA appeared to lack clear objectives for managing the risk of a diminished focus on competition and consumer protection; the need to demonstrate independence from political interference; …

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26 Feb 2026 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will amend Gift Aid regulations to ensure refund rights required under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 do not invalidate eligibility.

Why linked: PQ to the Chancellor on Gift Aid alignment with DMCC refund rights — substantive cross-departmental consumer-protection issue.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will amend Gift Aid regulations to ensure refund rights required under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 do not invalidate eligibility.

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26 Feb 2026 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, when he plans to publish guidance to charities on the implementation of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024.

Why linked: PQ on DMCC implementation guidance for charities — substantive issue for Part 4 consumer rights.

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, when he plans to publish guidance to charities on the implementation of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024.

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26 Feb 2026 | Research Business and Trade Committee linked direct

17th Report – Pre-appointment hearing with the Government's preferred candidate for the Chair of the Competition and Markets Authority

Why linked: Business and Trade Committee 17th Report on pre-appointment hearing for CMA Chair — direct pre-legislative scrutiny.

Business and Trade Committee 17th Report on pre-appointment hearing for CMA Chair — direct pre-legislative scrutiny.

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25 Feb 2026 | Debate linked direct

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

Why linked: Grand Committee debate on Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) Regulations 2026 - implementing secondary legislation

Considered in Grand Committee 16:15:00 Moved by Lord Stockwood: That the Grand Committee do consider the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Conferral of Functions) Regulations 2026. The Minister of State, Department for Business and Trade …

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25 Feb 2026 | Debate linked direct

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

Why linked: Grand Committee debate on Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) Regulations 2026 - implementing secondary legislation

Considered in Grand Committee 16:15:00 Moved by Lord Stockwood: That the Grand Committee do consider the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Conferral of Functions) Regulations 2026. The Minister of State, Department for Business and Trade …

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25 Feb 2026 | Debate linked direct

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

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

Considered in Grand Committee 16:34:00 Moved by Lord Stockwood: That the Grand Committee do consider the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026. Motion agreed.

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25 Feb 2026 | Debate Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

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

Why linked: Parliamentary debate on Draft Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Conferral of Functions) Regulations 2026 - General Committee scrutiny

General Committees debate | Commons

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25 Feb 2026 | Debate linked direct

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

Why linked: Parliamentary debate on Draft Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Conferral of Functions) Regulations 2026 - General Committee scrutiny

General Committees debate | Commons

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25 Feb 2026 | Announcement Department for Business and Trade linked direct

UK-EU Competition Cooperation Agreement

Why linked: Ministerial statement on UK-EU Competition Cooperation Agreement 2026 - international competition framework

UIN: HLWS1368 My Rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for the Department of Business and Trade (Peter Kyle MP) has today made the following statement.I am pleased to announce that today in Brussels the United Kingdom and the European …

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25 Feb 2026 | Debate linked direct

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

Why linked: DLC Committee membership for the DMCC ADR (Conferral of Functions) Regulations debate — completes the scrutiny record.

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chair: Emma Lewell † Caliskan, Nesil (Comptroller of His Majesty ’ s Household) † Charters, Mr Luke (York Outer) (Lab) Cooper, Daisy (St Albans) (LD) † Davies, Gareth (Grantham and Bourne) (Con) † …

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25 Feb 2026 | Debate linked direct

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

Why linked: Hansard debate on the DMCC Act ADR (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026 — Lords Grand Committee scrutiny of SI 2026/263.

Considered in Grand Committee 16:34:00 Moved by Lord Stockwood: That the Grand Committee do consider the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026. Motion agreed.

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25 Feb 2026 | Committee sitting Delegated Legislation Committee linked direct

Delegated Legislation Committee: Draft Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Conferral of Functions) Regulations 2026 Draft Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Draft Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) Regulations 2026 — delegated legislation implementing competition reform provisions

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chair: Emma Lewell † Caliskan, Nesil (Comptroller of His Majesty ’ s Household) † Charters, Mr Luke (York Outer) (Lab) Cooper, Daisy (St Albans) (LD) † Davies, Gareth (Grantham and Bourne) (Con) † …

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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: 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)
3 Feb 2026 | Research Business and Trade Committee linked direct

13th Report - Priorities of the Business and Trade Committee for 2026

Why linked: 2026 Business and Trade Committee 13th Report priorities—Committee agenda for 2026 likely including Competition Reform Bill scrutiny

2026 Business and Trade Committee 13th Report priorities—Committee agenda for 2026 likely including Competition Reform Bill scrutiny

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29 Jan 2026 | Other Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Suspected anti-competitive conduct in relation to the supply of roofing and other construction services

Why linked: Suspected anti-competitive conduct in roofing and construction services — direct CA98 enforcement.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating suspected anti-competitive arrangements in the supply of roofing and other construction services which may infringe Chapter I of the Competition Act 1998.

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14 Jan 2026 | Announcement Department for Business and Trade Context · primary home: Regulating for Growth Bill linked direct

Business Secretary wants UK to go ‘toe to toe’ with America on growth

Why linked: Business Secretary speech (Jan 2026) framing the modern Industrial Strategy and competition for growth — directly relevant political framing.

In a speech to top business leaders the Business Secretary will lay out how the Government’s Modern Industrial Strategy will double down on the UK’s world-leading strengths in 2026 and not only scale up businesses, but keep them anchored in …

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12 Jan 2026 | Other Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Markets and monopolies register of orders, undertakings and directions

Why linked: Markets and monopolies register of orders and undertakings under Enterprise Act 2002 — evidence of market investigation powers in scope

Orders, undertakings and directions issued under the market investigations provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002 and the monopoly provisions of the Fair Trading Act 1973.

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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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9 Dec 2025 | Committee sitting Delegated Legislation Committee linked direct

Delegated Legislation Committee: Draft Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) (No. 2) Regulations 2025

Why linked: DLC debate on the draft EA02 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) (No.2) Regulations 2025 — direct legislative scrutiny.

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chair: Christine Jardine † Abbott, Jack (Ipswich) (Lab/Co-op) † Bance, Antonia (Tipton and Wednesbury) (Lab) Burgon, Richard (Leeds East) (Lab) Collins, Victoria (Harpenden and Berkhamsted) (LD) † Dakin, Sir Nicholas (Vice-Chamberlain of His …

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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.

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↓ Draft: Explanatory Memorandum to The Competition Act 1998 P… (6pp) ↓ The Competition Act 1998 (Public Transport Ticketing Scheme…
13 Nov 2025 | Research Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee linked direct

41st Report - Drawn to the special attention of the House: Draft Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) (No. 2) Regulations 2025 Correspondence with the Department for Transport on the Merchant Shipping (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 Includes information paragraphs on: Draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) (ESG Ratings) Order 2025 Draft Infected Blood Compensation Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2025 Draft Statutor...

Why linked: Parliamentary scrutiny report on Enterprise Act 2002 merger control regulations directly within the reform scope

41st Report - Drawn to the special attention of the House: Draft Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) (No. 2) Regulations 2025 Correspondence with the Department for Transport on the Merchant Shipping (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 …

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30 Oct 2025 | Other Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Investigation into suspected anti-competitive conduct by housebuilders

Why linked: CMA housebuilders information exchange investigation — direct CA98 enforcement.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigated suspected exchanges of competitively sensitive information by 7 housebuilders in Great Britain under the Competition Act 1998.

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↓ Decision to accept binding commitments (PDF, 682KB)
30 Oct 2025 | Government response Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Government response to the consultation on the draft Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) (No.2) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Government response to consultation on merger control regulations (newspaper/foreign powers)—formal policy position

Government response to consultation on merger control regulations (newspaper/foreign powers)—formal policy position

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

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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 …

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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.

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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.

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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 …

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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.

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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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16 Jul 2025 | Debate linked direct

Competition

Why linked: Commons Chamber debate on competition (July 2025) — relevant parliamentary debate (alternate URL).

Commons Chamber debate | Commons

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16 Jul 2025 | Debate linked direct

Competition

Why linked: Commons Chamber debate on competition (July 2025) — relevant parliamentary debate.

Commons Chamber debate | Commons

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16 Jul 2025 | Other Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Anti-competitive arrangements in UK government bonds

Why linked: CMA infringement decisions under Competition Act 1998—cartel enforcement

The CMA has issued 5 separate infringement decisions under the Competition Act 1998 after investigating suspected anti-competitive arrangements in relation to UK government bonds.

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16 Jul 2025 | Announcement Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

UK Newspapers: Foreign State Influence Regulations (Written Statement HCWS828, 16 July 2025)

Why linked: Written ministerial statement on merger control regulations—formal policy announcement

The Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) Regulations 2025 will permit foreign state-owned investors (SOIs) to hold up to 15% of shares and voting rights in a UK newspaper enterprise.

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14 Jul 2025 | Committee sitting Delegated Legislation Committee linked direct

Delegated Legislation Committee: Draft Enterprise Act 2002 (Definition of Newspaper) Order 2025 Enterprise Act 2002 (Amendment of Section 58 Considerations) Order 2025

Why linked: Delegated Legislation Committee scrutiny of merger control orders—parliamentary oversight

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chair: Wera Hobhouse Bhatti, Saqib (Meriden and Solihull East) (Con) † Cocking, Lewis (Broxbourne) (Con) † Cross, Harriet (Gordon and Buchan) (Con) † Dixon, Anna (Shipley) (Lab) † Egan, Damien (Bristol North East) …

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14 Jul 2025 | Government response Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

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

Why linked: Government response to 2024 FSI consultation—precursor policy development on merger control

Government response to the 2024 FSI consultation — direct precursor to the May 2025 reset.

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

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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 | Research Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee linked direct

31st Report - Drawn to the special attention of the House: Draft Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Removal of Prisoners for Deportation) Order 2025 Includes information paragraphs on: Draft Enterprise Act 2002 (Definition of Newspaper) Order 2025 and one linked instrument Draft Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) Regulations 2025 Draft Online Safety Act 2023 (Qualifying Worldwide Revenue) Regulations 2025 and one linked instrument Draft Sentencing Act 2020 (Amendment of S…

Why linked: SLSC 31st Report covering draft EA 2002 instruments on this thread.

31st Report - Drawn to the special attention of the House: Draft Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Removal of Prisoners for Deportation) Order 2025 Includes information paragraphs on: Draft Enterprise Act 2002 (Definition of Newspaper) Order 2025 and one linked instrument …

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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)
9 Jul 2025 | Research House of Commons Library Context · primary home: Draft Ticket Tout Ban Bill linked direct

Consumer Rights Act 2015

Why linked: Parliament standard note on Consumer Rights Act 2015—background reference document

Type: Standard Note (SN06588) The Consumer Rights Act 2015 came into force on 1 October 2015. This briefing sets out the background to the Act and the main provisions of Part 1 (sale of goods, digital content and services) and …

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2 Jul 2025 | Debate linked direct

Competition

Why linked: Commons Chamber debate on competition (July 2025) — relevant parliamentary debate.

Commons Chamber debate | Commons

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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 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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18 Jun 2025 | Committee sitting Delegated Legislation Committee linked direct

Delegated Legislation Committee: Draft Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Delegated Legislation Committee scrutiny of newspaper merger regulations—parliamentary oversight

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chair: Sir Roger Gale † Bhatti, Saqib (Meriden and Solihull East) (Con) † Blake, Rachel (Cities of London and Westminster) (Lab/Co-op) † Charters, Mr Luke (York Outer) (Lab) † Cocking, Lewis (Broxbourne) (Con) …

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16 Jun 2025 | Written evidence Business and Trade Committee linked direct

Small business strategy

Why linked: Written evidence on small business strategy (June 2025) — adjacent to competition policy for SMEs.

At the Autumn Budget 2024, the government announced its intention to publish a Small Business Strategy “setting out the government’s vision for support for small businesses”. This will be published in 2025. To ensure the Committee and Parliament can scrutinise …

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5 Jun 2025 | Research Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee linked direct

27th Report - Drawn to the special attention of the House: Draft Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) Regulations 2025; Includes information paragraphs on: Draft Casinos (Gaming Machines and Mandatory Conditions) Regulations 2025, Draft Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) (Threshold Amount) (Amendment) Order 2025, Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System Sandbox) Regulations 2025, Childcar…

Why linked: SLSC 27th Report drawing draft EA 2002 (Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) Regulations 2025 to the special attention of the House.

27th Report - Drawn to the special attention of the House: Draft Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) Regulations 2025; Includes information paragraphs on: Draft Casinos (Gaming Machines and Mandatory Conditions) Regulations 2025, Draft Proceeds of …

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5 Jun 2025 | Committee report Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee — The Enterprise Act 2002 (Definition of Newspaper) Order 2025 and Amendment of Section 58 Considerations Order 2025

Why linked: SLSC scrutiny of the EA 2002 (Definition of Newspaper) Order 2025 and Section 58 Considerations Order 2025 — committee scrutiny on the merger thread.

The Enterprise Act 2002 (Definition of Newspaper) Order 2025; The Enterprise Act 2002 (Amendment of Section 58 Considerations) Order 2025 (SI, 2025, No. 737).

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4 Jun 2025 | Other 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 regulated sectors

Why linked: CMA cases in regulated sectors under Competition Act 1998—enforcement examples

CMA cases in regulated sectors under Competition Act 1998—enforcement examples

In response to: Competition Act 1998 cases in the sectors regulated by UKCN members

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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.

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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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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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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 | Announcement Department for Business and Trade HM Treasury Context · primary home: Regulating for Growth Bill linked direct

Competition watchdog gets green light for growth in latest move to back business

Why linked: Strategic Steer for CMA (May 2025) - growth-focused strategic direction document directly informing reform agenda

Businesses and consumers will benefit from new growth-focused Strategic Steer set for the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), in the latest step of the government’s agenda to reform regulation to drive growth as part of the plan for change.

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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.

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2 May 2025 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to help tackle monopolistic practices in the technology sector.

Why linked: Written question on DBT steps to tackle monopolistic practices in technology sector - directly relevant to competition enforcement and digital markets reform

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to help tackle monopolistic practices in the technology sector.

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29 Apr 2025 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department has made an assessment of trends in the level of market competition in the consumer credit rating sector.

Why linked: PQ on DBT assessment of market competition levels — directly on thread.

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department has made an assessment of trends in the level of market competition in the consumer credit rating sector.

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28 Apr 2025 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of the appointment of the new chair of the Competition and Markets Authority on regulation of competition in UK markets.

Why linked: Written question on assessment of new CMA chair appointment - relevant to CMA governance and competition enforcement capacity

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of the appointment of the new chair of the Competition and Markets Authority on regulation of competition in UK markets.

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28 Apr 2025 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of (a) amending the Consumer Rights Act 2015 to include and (b) bringing into the scope of the Motor Ombudsman (i) small businesses run as limited

Why linked: PQ on amending Consumer Rights Act 2015—potential reform discussion

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of (a) amending the Consumer Rights Act 2015 to include and (b) bringing into the scope of the Motor Ombudsman …

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17 Apr 2025 | Other Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Anti-competitive behaviour relating to freelance labour in the production and broadcasting of sports content

Why linked: CMA infringement decision on abuse of dominance—Competition Act 1998 enforcement

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued an infringement decision under the Competition Act 1998 after investigating anti-competitive arrangements in relation to the purchase of freelance services supporting the production and broadcasting of sports content in the UK.

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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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27 Mar 2025 | Announcement Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

CMA’s Annual Plan to drive growth by promoting competition, protecting consumers and enhancing business and investor confidence

Why linked: CMA Annual Plan 2025-26 directly contextualising the competition reform agenda and CMA strategic priorities

Ambitious 2025 to 2026 CMA programme will prioritise action to drive growth and investment whilst fulfilling its core purpose to promote competition and protect consumers.

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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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17 Mar 2025 | Debate linked direct

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

Why linked: Grand Committee debate on Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025 - implementing secondary legislation

Considered in Grand Committee 15:45:00 Moved by Baroness Gustafsson: That the Grand Committee do consider the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025. The Minister of State, Department for Business and Trade and Treasury (Baroness Gustafsson) …

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17 Mar 2025 | Debate linked direct

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

Why linked: Grand Committee debate on Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025 - implementing secondary legislation

Considered in Grand Committee 15:45:00 Moved by Baroness Gustafsson: That the Grand Committee do consider the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025. The Minister of State, Department for Business and Trade and Treasury (Baroness Gustafsson) …

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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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10 Mar 2025 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what actions they are taking to address restrictive software licensing practices by dominant cloud providers, as identified by the Competition and Markets Authority, to ensure fair competition in the cloud services market.

Why linked: Written question on restrictive software licensing by dominant cloud providers, directly addressing competition enforcement in digital markets within scope

To ask His Majesty's Government what actions they are taking to address restrictive software licensing practices by dominant cloud providers, as identified by the Competition and Markets Authority, to ensure fair competition in the cloud services market.

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10 Mar 2025 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that the Competition and Markets Authority accelerates the Digital Markets Unit's strategic market status designation for cloud services.

Why linked: PQ on CMA Digital Markets Unit SMS designations—parliamentary interest in reform

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that the Competition and Markets Authority accelerates the Digital Markets Unit's strategic market status designation for cloud services.

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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.

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23 Jan 2025 | Announcement Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

CMA to investigate Apple and Google's mobile ecosystems

Why linked: CMA announcement of SMS investigations into Apple and Google—digital markets enforcement initiation

Investigations will determine if Apple and Google have strategic market status in their mobile ecosystems, including operating systems, app stores and mobile browsers.

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22 Jan 2025 | Announcement Department for Business and Trade linked direct

The Competition and Markets Authority

Why linked: Ministerial statement on CMA (Jan 2025) by Business Secretary - government's current competition reform direction

UIN: HCWS380 This Government has a clear mission to drive economic growth and aim for the highest sustained growth in the G7. The Prime Minister has been clear that he expects regulators to play their part in delivering these ambitions.The …

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22 Jan 2025 | Announcement Department for Business and Trade linked direct

The Competition and Markets Authority

Why linked: Ministerial statement on CMA (Jan 2025) by Secretary of State for Business and Trade - current policy direction

UIN: HLWS376 My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Business and Trade (Jonathan Reynolds MP) has today made the following statement.This Government has a clear mission to drive economic growth and aim for the highest sustained growth in …

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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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14 Jan 2025 | Announcement Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

CMA to investigate Google’s search services

Why linked: CMA announcement of SMS investigation into Google search—digital markets enforcement

Investigation to determine if Google has strategic market status in search and search advertising activities and whether these services are delivering good outcomes for people and businesses in the UK.

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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.

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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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1 Jan 2025 | Analysis linked direct

Significant Reform to UK Competition Law and Digital Regulation to Come into Force on 1 January 2025 — DLA Piper

Why linked: 2025 analysis of significant reform to UK competition law and digital regulation entering into force—context for what Bill builds on/amends

The new year ushers in significant reforms to the UK's merger control thresholds and a new digital regulation regime, when important sections of the DMCC enter into force on 1 January 2025.

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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)
16 Dec 2024 | Analysis linked direct

UK Expands its Merger Control Regime and the CMA's Powers with the DMCC Act — Kluwer Competition Law Blog (White & Case)

Why linked: Industry analysis (White & Case) of UK merger control expansion under DMCCA — useful practitioner commentary.

The DMCC brings more transactions in scope for merger control review by introducing a new alternative merger threshold and imposes stringent new notification requirements on firms with Strategic Market Status.

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5 Dec 2024 | Other Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

UK competition law enforcement: a look ahead

Why linked: CMA speech on UK competition law enforcement look ahead - strategic direction for competition enforcement relevant to reform agenda

A speech by Juliette Enser, interim Executive Director for Competition Enforcement at the CMA, delivered at King's College London.

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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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18 Nov 2024 | Announcement Department for Business and Trade linked direct

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act subscriptions implementation consultation

Why linked: Parliamentary announcement on Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act subscriptions implementation consultation - implementing guidance for competition reform

UIN: HLWS227 My Hon Friend the Minister for Employment Rights, Competition and Markets (Justin Madders MP) hastoday made the following statement.The Department for Business and Trade has today published a consultation called ‘Consultation on the Implementation of the ...

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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.

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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)
29 Oct 2024 | Announcement Competition and Markets Authority Department for Business and Trade linked direct

New UK-EU Competition Cooperation Agreement

Why linked: Government announcement on UK-EU Competition Cooperation Agreement - international competition cooperation framework directly within scope

UK Government and the European Union have formally concluded technical negotiations on the UK-EU Competition Cooperation Agreement.

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9 Sep 2024 | Announcement Department for Business and Trade linked direct

Implementation of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act

Why linked: Ministerial statement on implementation of Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 - implementation context

UIN: HCWS74 The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (the Act) received Royal Assent on 24 May 2024. The Act will make significant changes to the UK’s competition and consumer landscape that will protect small businesses, save consumers money, boost …

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9 Sep 2024 | Announcement Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Written Ministerial Statement: Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 – implementation plans

Why linked: Written Ministerial Statement on Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 implementation plans

The Government aims to commence Parts 1, 2 and 5 of the Act in December 2024 or January 2025. In April 2025, the Government expects to commence Part 3 of the Act, which provides for the consumer enforcement regimes.

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9 Sep 2024 | Announcement Department for Business and Trade linked direct

Implementation of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act

Why linked: Implementation of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (Sept 2024) - ministerial statement on Act implementation

UIN: HLWS74 My Honourable Friend the Minister for Employment Rights, Competition and Markets (Justin Madders MP) has today made the following statement.The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (the Act) received Royal Assent on 24 May 2024. The Act will …

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6 Sep 2024 | Other Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Hydrocortisone tablets: alleged excessive and unfair pricing, anti-competitive agreements and abusive conduct (50277)

Why linked: CMA hydrocortisone tablets pricing investigation — direct enforcement example.

The CMA investigated alleged excessive and unfair pricing, anti-competitive agreements and abusive conduct with respect to hydrocortisone tablets under Chapters I and II CA98 and Articles 101 and 102 TFEU.

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↓ Full text decision ↓ CAT judgment (Due Process) (PDF, 958KB) ↓ CAT judgment (Cartel Infringements) (PDF, 1,091 KB) ↓ CAT judgment (Penalties) (PDF, 287KB) ↓ Court of Appeal judgment (PDF, 498KB)
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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30 Jul 2024 | Announcement Department for Business and Trade linked direct

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 consultation on turnover and control regulations

Why linked: Parliamentary announcement on DMCCA 2024 consultation on turnover and control regulations - implementation guidance for competition reform legislation

UIN: HCWS44 On 30 July 2024 the Department for Business and Trade has published a consultation entitled ‘DMCCA 2024: consultation on turnover and control regulations’. The consultation will be open for a six-week period and the Government will publish its …

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30 Jul 2024 | Announcement Department for Business and Trade linked direct

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 consultation on turnover and control regulations

Why linked: Ministerial statement on Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 consultation on turnover and control regulations - implementation guidance

UIN: HLWS45 My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Department for Business and Trade has today made the following statement.On 30 July 2024 the Department for Business and Trade has published a consultation entitled ‘DMCCA 2024: consultation on …

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8 May 2024 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to her Department's Response to the Government consultation on measures to reform post-termination non-compete clauses in contracts of employment, published on 12 May 2023, when she plan

Why linked: Written question on post-termination non-compete reform - relevant to competition law modernisation and enforcement scope

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to her Department's Response to the Government consultation on measures to reform post-termination non-compete clauses in contracts of employment, published on 12 May 2023, when she plan

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30 Apr 2024 | Committee report Ministry of Justice Context · primary home: European Partnership Bill linked direct

Letter from the Minister for Enterprise, Markets and Small Business and Minister for Europe, FCDO, relating to the launch of UK-EU Competition Cooperation Agreement negotiations, 19 April 2024

Why linked: Ministerial letter on launch of UK-EU Competition Cooperation Agreement negotiations - directly relevant to international competition cooperation framework

Direction: to_committee

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11 Apr 2024 | Announcement Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

CMA wins second legal challenge in Cérélia/Jus-Rol case

Why linked: Cérélia/Jus-Rol merger control jurisprudence (Apr 2024) — relevant merger appeal.

The Court of Appeal has fully dismissed a legal challenge from Cérélia, and upheld the Competition Appeal Tribunal’s finding that the CMA was ‘rational and fair’ in its merger review.

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26 Mar 2024 | Debate linked direct

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill

Why linked: Third Reading of Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill in Lords - final parliamentary scrutiny

Third Reading 15:28:00 The Lord Privy Seal (Lord True) (Con): My Lords, I have it in command from His Majesty the King to acquaint the House that His Majesty, having been informed of the purport of the Digital Markets, Competition …

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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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13 Mar 2024 | Debate linked direct

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill

Why linked: Parliamentary debate on Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill with Delegated Powers Committee reports - directly on-topic legislative scrutiny

Report (2nd Day) 15:50:00 Relevant documents: 3rd and 13th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee Amendment 64 Moved by 64: After Clause 141, insert the following new Clause— “Amendment of section 58 of the Enterprise Act 2002After section 58(2A) of …

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6 Mar 2024 | Research Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee linked direct

13th Report - Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill: Government Response

Why linked: 2024 parliamentary committee report on Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill with government response—predecessor legislative scrutiny directly relevant to Reform Bill

2024 parliamentary committee report on Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill with government response—predecessor legislative scrutiny directly relevant to Reform Bill

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6 Feb 2024 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they will take to protect small digital technology and online news companies from competition from big technology digital companies.

Why linked: PQ on protecting small digital technology and online news companies from competition — directly on thread.

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they will take to protect small digital technology and online news companies from competition from big technology digital companies.

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31 Jan 2024 | Debate linked direct

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill

Why linked: Parliamentary debate on Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill with Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee report - directly on-topic legislative scrutiny

Committee (4th Day) Relevant document: 3rd Report from the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee. Northern Ireland Legislative Consent sought. 16:15:00 Amendment 80 Moved by 80: After Clause 115, insert the following new Clause— “Duty of the CMA: Citizens interest …

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30 Jan 2024 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they intend to take, if any, to mitigate the impact of the Supreme Court's ruling in R (on the application of PACCAR Inc and others) (Appellants) v Competition Appeal Tribunal and others (Respondents) [2023] UKSC

Why linked: Written question on Supreme Court ruling (PACCAR) impact - relevant to enforcement powers and procedural mechanisms within competition reform scope

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they intend to take, if any, to mitigate the impact of the Supreme Court's ruling in R (on the application of PACCAR Inc and others) (Appellants) v Competition Appeal Tribunal and others (Respondents) …

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30 Jan 2024 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what legislative changes they intend to make, if any, to reverse the effects of the Supreme Court's ruling on litigation funding in R (on the application of PACCAR Inc and others) v Competition Appeal Tribunal and others in

Why linked: Written question on litigation funding legislative changes following Supreme Court ruling - relevant to competition enforcement procedures

To ask His Majesty's Government what legislative changes they intend to make, if any, to reverse the effects of the Supreme Court's ruling on litigation funding in R (on the application of PACCAR Inc and others) v Competition Appeal Tribunal …

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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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9 Jan 2024 | Announcement Competition Appeal Tribunal Department for Business and Trade linked direct

New members appointed to Competition Appeal Tribunal’s panel of Ordinary Members

Why linked: CAT appointments announcement - relevant to Competition Appeal Tribunal which is listed responsible body for Competition Reform Bill

The Minister for Enterprise, Markets and Small Business, Mr Kevin Hollinrake MP, has appointed seven new members to the Competition Appeal Tribunal’s panel of Ordinary Members.

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2023

54 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)
5 Dec 2023 | Debate linked direct

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill

Why linked: Second Reading of Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill in Lords - substantive parliamentary scrutiny

Second Reading Northern Ireland Legislative Consent sought. 16:03:00 Moved by Lord Offord of Garvel: That the Bill be now read a second time. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Business and Trade and Scotland Office (Lord Offord of Garvel) …

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1 Dec 2023 | Research House of Lords Library linked direct

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill: HL Bill 12 of 2023-24

Why linked: Lords Library Note on Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill - formal parliamentary briefing on the bill

Type: Lords Library Note (LLN-2023-0046) The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill is a government bill carried over from the 2022–23 session. It is scheduled to have its second reading in the House of Lords on 5 December 2023.

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1 Dec 2023 | Research House of Lords Library linked direct

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill: HL Bill 12 of 2023-24

Why linked: Lords Library Note on Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill - formal parliamentary briefing on the bill

Type: Lords Library Note (LLN-2023-0046) The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill is a government bill carried over from the 2022–23 session. It is scheduled to have its second reading in the House of Lords on 5 December 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

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.

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15 Nov 2023 | Research House of Commons Library linked direct

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill 2022-23: Consumers: Progress of the Bill

Why linked: 2023 Commons Briefing Paper on Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill progress—parliamentary research on predecessor Bill directly informing Reform Bill

Type: Commons Briefing Paper (CBP-9845) The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill was considered by a Public Bill Committee over fourteen sittings between 13 June and 11 July 2023. This briefing outlines changes made to the Bill's consumer provisions (Parts …

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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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1 Nov 2023 | Other Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Consumers, Competition and Artificial Intelligence

Why linked: CMA Chair speech on Consumers, Competition and Artificial Intelligence (Nov 2023) — adjacent CMA framing for digital markets pillar.

A keynote speech delivered by Marcus Bokkerink, Chair of the Competition and Markets Authority, to the AI Fringe Hub.

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8 Sep 2023 | Research House of Commons Library linked direct

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill 2022-23: Digital markets and competition: Progress of the Bill

Why linked: Commons briefing paper on Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill progress - detailed legislative analysis directly relevant to competition reform

Type: Commons Briefing Paper (CBP-9856) A briefing on the progress of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill 2023-24 covering digital markets and competition provisions (Parts 1 and 2)

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19 Jul 2023 | Debate Context · primary home: Draft Ticket Tout Ban Bill linked direct

Consumer Rights Act 2015 (Enforcement) (Amendment) Order 2023

Why linked: Parliament debate on Consumer Rights Act 2015 enforcement amendment—consumer protection reform

Motion to Approve 16:08:00 Moved by Baroness Penn: That the draft Order laid before the House on 12 June be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 12 July . Motion agreed.

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12 Jul 2023 | Debate Context · primary home: Draft Ticket Tout Ban Bill linked direct

Consumer Rights Act 2015 (Enforcement) (Amendment) Order 2023

Why linked: Parliament Grand Committee on Consumer Rights Act 2015 enforcement amendment

Considered in Grand Committee 17:25:00 Moved by Baroness Penn: That the Grand Committee do consider the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (Enforcement) (Amendment) Order 2023. The Parliamentary Secretary, HM Treasury (Baroness Penn) (Con): My Lords, the order will enable trading standards …

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5 Jul 2023 | Committee sitting Delegated Legislation Committee Context · primary home: Draft Ticket Tout Ban Bill linked direct

Delegated Legislation Committee: Draft Consumer Rights Act 2015 (Enforcement) (Amendment) Order 2023

Why linked: Delegated Legislation Committee on Consumer Rights Act 2015 enforcement amendment—parliamentary scrutiny

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chair: Esther McVey † Blomfield, Paul (Sheffield Central) (Lab) † Bonnar, Steven (Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill) (SNP) † Byrne, Liam (Birmingham, Hodge Hill) (Lab) † Creasy, Stella (Walthamstow) (Lab/Co-op) † Crosbie, Virginia (Ynys …

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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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18 May 2023 | Research Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee linked direct

40th Report - Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules and Immigration (Electronic Travel Authorisations) (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (linked): Oral Evidence; Includes information paragraph on: Competition Act 1998 (Motor Vehicle Agreements Block Exemption) Order 2023

Why linked: Committee scrutiny report on changes to the Immigration Rules and Electronic Travel Authorisations Regulations — minimal relevance, kept by retrieval for completeness.

Committee scrutiny report on changes to the Immigration Rules and Electronic Travel Authorisations Regulations — minimal relevance, kept by retrieval for completeness.

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17 May 2023 | Debate linked direct

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill

Why linked: Commons debate on Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill with relevant committee reports - parliamentary scrutiny

[Relevant documents: Fourth Report of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee, Post-pandemic economic growth: State aid and post-Brexit competition policy, HC 759 ; the Government and CMA responses, HC 1078 ; and the Office for the Internal Market response, …

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17 May 2023 | Research House of Commons Library linked direct

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill 2022-23: Consumer provisions

Why linked: Commons briefing paper on Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill consumer provisions - legislative analysis of bill provisions

Type: Commons Briefing Paper (CBP-9796) This briefing considers the consumer provisions of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill . Second reading of the Bill in the House of Commons is scheduled for 17 May 2023.

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15 May 2023 | Research House of Commons Library linked direct

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill 2022-23

Why linked: Commons briefing paper on Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill 2022-23 - comprehensive legislative analysis

Type: Commons Briefing Paper (CBP-9781) The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill was published on 26 April 2023. This is a Government Bill .

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12 May 2023 | Research House of Commons Library linked direct

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill 2022-23: Digital markets and competition provisions

Why linked: Commons Briefing Paper on Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill 2022-23 - substantive analysis of digital markets and competition provisions that became the Competition Reform Bill

Type: Commons Briefing Paper (CBP-9794) A briefing on the digital markets and competition provisions (Parts 1 and 2) of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill 2022-23.

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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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10 May 2023 | Research Regulatory Policy Committee linked direct

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill – IA relating to new pro-competition regime relating to digital markets: RPC Opinion (Green-rated)

Why linked: RPC Opinion on Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill IA - regulatory impact assessment

Regulatory Policy Committee opinion on DCMS' Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill – IA relating to new pro-competition regime relating to digital markets

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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 …
25 Apr 2023 | Announcement Department for Business and Trade linked direct

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill

Why linked: Government announcement introducing Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill - the direct predecessor/related reform bill to Competition Reform Bill, core competition law modernisation

UIN: HCWS737 Today, the Government is introducing the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill. The Bill will drive growth, innovation and productivity, ensuring that businesses and consumers in the UK reap the benefits of competitive markets. The Bill will:boo...

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25 Apr 2023 | Announcement Department for Business and Trade linked direct

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill

Why linked: Ministerial statement on Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill - formal government position on competition reform

UIN: HLWS727 My Hon Friend the Minister for Enterprise, Markets and Small Business (Kevin Hollinrake MP) has today made the following statement.Today, the Government is introducing the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill. The Bill will drive growth, innova...

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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.

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↓ CMA Annual Plan consultation 2023 to 2024: printable version (31pp) ↓ Summary of responses (14pp)
25 Jan 2023 | Committee report linked direct

We are glad that the Government appears to be expediting the introduction of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill, which will be vital to redressing the unbalanced relationship between the large digital platforms and local news publishers (among many others). It is important that any code of conduct and collective bargaining mechanisms provided for by the bill do not lead to the exclusion of smaller news publishers. We recommend that clear and explicit provisions for ensuring sm...

Why linked: Government response welcoming DMCC Bill introduction (Jan 2023) — direct Bill scrutiny.

We are glad that the Government appears to be expediting the introduction of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill, which will be vital to redressing the unbalanced relationship between the large digital platforms and local news publishers (among many …

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2022

18 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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25 Oct 2022 | Committee report linked direct

We acknowledge that the UK approach to digital markets regulation will be different to that of the EU. However, we welcome EU efforts to increase competition and ensure a level playing field for all digital companies. We support updates to EU law that include designating gatekeepers, setting rules for firms, and sanctioning those companies which abuse their dominant position.

Why linked: Committee acknowledgement on digital markets regulation (Oct 2022) — direct Bill scrutiny.

We acknowledge that the UK approach to digital markets regulation will be different to that of the EU. However, we welcome EU efforts to increase competition and ensure a level playing field for all digital companies. We support updates to …

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25 Oct 2022 | Committee report linked direct

We are concerned that the Draft Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill is yet to be published, not least because a period of pre-legislative scrutiny is envisaged, and we therefore call on Ministers to publish the draft bill as soon as possible.

Why linked: Parliamentary correspondence on pre-legislative scrutiny of Draft Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill - procedural context

We are concerned that the Draft Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill is yet to be published, not least because a period of pre-legislative scrutiny is envisaged, and we therefore call on Ministers to publish the draft bill as soon …

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11 May 2022 | Announcement Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Consultation Response: a new pro-competition regime for digital markets

Why linked: Consultation response on new pro-competition regime for digital markets 2022 - government response to pre-legislative consultation

UIN: HCWS5 This is a joint statement with the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.Last week, we published the response to the consultation on a new pro-competition regime for digital markets. As we move to build back …

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11 May 2022 | Announcement Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Consultation Response: a new pro-competition regime for digital markets

Why linked: Consultation response on new pro-competition regime for digital markets 2022 - government response to pre-legislative consultation

UIN: HLWS4 I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Nadine Dorries MP:This is a joint statement with the …

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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)
6 May 2022 | Government response Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

A new pro-competition regime for digital markets - government response to consultation

Why linked: 2022 government response on pro-competition digital markets regime—core policy response informing Competition Reform Bill scope

2022 government response on pro-competition digital markets regime—core policy response informing Competition Reform Bill scope

In response to: A new pro-competition regime for digital markets

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29 Apr 2022 | Announcement Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

CMA publishes second state of competition report

Why linked: 2022 CMA second state of competition report—ongoing evidence base for reform assessment

The CMA has published its second assessment of how well competition is working in the UK and what that means for people and businesses.

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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 | Announcement Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked direct

Reforming Competition and Consumer Policy

Why linked: Government response to 'Reforming Competition and Consumer Policy' consultation (April 2022) - foundational policy response document

UIN: HCWS775 I wish to inform the House that the Government has today published its response to the consultation ‘Reforming Competition and Consumer Policy – Driving growth and delivering competitive markets that work for consumers’, which was published in July …

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20 Apr 2022 | Government response Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked direct

Reforming competition and consumer policy: government response

Why linked: 2022 government response to competition and consumer policy reform consultation—directly feeds into Competition Reform Bill legislative development

2022 government response to competition and consumer policy reform consultation—directly feeds into Competition Reform Bill legislative development

In response to: Reforming competition and consumer policy

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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.

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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
14 Mar 2022 | Other Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Environmental sustainability and the UK competition and consumer regimes: CMA advice to the Government

Why linked: CMA advice on environmental sustainability and competition regimes (Mar 2022) — adjacent CMA policy work.

Following the BEIS Secretary of State's request, the CMA has published its advice on how the competition and consumer regimes could better support the UK’s net zero and environmental sustainability goals (including climate adaptation).

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2021

10 events
4 Oct 2021 | Other Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Reforming Competition and Consumer Policy: Driving growth and delivering competitive markets that work for consumers – CMA Response to Consultation

Why linked: CMA response to consultation on reforming competition and consumer policy (Oct 2021) — direct predecessor consultation response.

The CMA has published its response to the government’s consultation on Reforming Competition and Consumer Policy: Driving growth and delivering competitive markets that work for consumers.

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20 Jul 2021 | Announcement Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

A new pro-competition regime for Digital Markets

Why linked: Ministerial statement on new pro-competition regime for Digital Markets 2021 - foundational policy announcement

UIN: HCWS218 Following the announcement of my Rt. Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy today, I would like to further update the House on the consultation on “A New Pro-Competition Regime for Digital Markets”.The …

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20 Jul 2021 | Announcement Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

A new pro-competition regime for Digital Markets

Why linked: Ministerial statement on new pro-competition regime for Digital Markets 2021 - foundational policy announcement

UIN: HLWS214 My Rt. Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, The Rt. Hon. Oliver Dowden CBE MP, has made the following Statement:Following the announcement of my Rt. Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for …

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25 May 2021 | Research House of Commons Library linked direct

The UK competition regime

Why linked: Standard Note on UK competition regime - substantive research briefing on competition law framework

Type: Standard Note (SN04814) This note describes how competition law works in the UK. It considers past and proposed reforms, the implications of Brexit and competition in digital markets.

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1 Apr 2021 | Government response Department for Business and Trade Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked direct

State of Competition report 2020: government response

Why linked: Government response to State of Competition report 2020 - foundational policy response informing reform agenda

The government’s response to the Competition and Markets Authority’s first State of Competition report.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Letter from the Chancellor of the Exchequer and… (2pp)
16 Feb 2021 | Research Department for Business and Trade Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy HM Treasury linked direct

Power to the people: independent report on competition policy

Why linked: Power to the people: John Penrose independent report on competition policy (Feb 2021) - foundational policy review

An independent report by John Penrose MP on ways to improve consumer protection and promote competition.

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2020

8 events
30 Nov 2020 | Announcement Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

CMA reports on the state of competition in the UK

Why linked: 2020 CMA report on state of competition across UK economy—foundational evidence for competition reform case

The CMA has issued a first-of-its-kind analysis examining how well competition is working across the UK economy.

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4 Nov 2020 | Committee sitting Delegated Legislation Committee linked direct

Delegated Legislation Committee: Draft Competition (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020

Why linked: Commons General Committee debate on Competition (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 — same.

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chair: James Gray Blake, Olivia (Sheffield, Hallam) (Lab) † Browne, Anthony (South Cambridgeshire) (Con) † Buchan, Felicity (Kensington) (Con) † Drummond, Mrs Flick (Meon Valley) (Con) † Foy, Mary Kelly (City of Durham) …

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9 Sep 2020 | Announcement Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked direct

Business Update

Why linked: Business Update WMS HCWS443 on subsidy control regime to replace EU State Aid (Sep 2020) — adjacent regime context.

UIN: HCWS443 I am today updating Parliament on the Government’s plans for a subsidy control regime to replace the EU State aid rules at the end of the transition period on 31 December this year. From 1 January, the Government …

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20 Mar 2020 | Other Competition and Markets Authority Department for Business and Trade Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy HM Treasury linked direct

State of UK competition report: commission to the CMA

Why linked: State of UK competition report commission to the CMA (Mar 2020) — predecessor framework.

A commission from government to the Competition and Markets Authority to produce a regular state of competition report.

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↓ Annex 1: Terms of reference (2pp) ↓ Annex 2 – Existing competition indicators (17pp) ↓ State of competition update: letter from Andrea Coscelli (C… (2pp)

2019

2 events
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.

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↓ The government's strategic steer to the Competition and Mar…
3 May 2019 | Research House of Lords Library linked direct

Competition and Markets Authority: Proposed Reforms

Why linked: Lords Library Research Briefing on CMA proposed reforms - substantive policy analysis

Type: Lords Library Research Briefing (LBP-2019-0047) This House of Lords Library Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant to the forthcoming debate on correspondence between the Competition and Markets Authority and the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and …

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2018

1 event