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

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2026

9 events
29 Jun 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 removed or amended.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
18 Jun 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) has launched 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)
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)
27 May 2026 | Analysis 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)
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 | Analysis 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…
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.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ HC 1723 FINAL Pre-appt Douglas Gurr-online.pdf
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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

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ HC 1411 - Amended Priorities of the Business an…

2025

5 events
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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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 …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
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 …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ SN06588.pdf
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 …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
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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2024

2 events
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.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
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

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK

2023

11 events
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.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ LLN-2023-0046.pdf
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.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ LLN-2023-0046.pdf
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 …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ CBP-9845.pdf
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)

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ CBP-9856.pdf
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.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ 197.pdf
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.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ CBP-9796.pdf
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 .

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK
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.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ CBP-9794.pdf
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

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ RPC Opinion: Digital Markets, Competition and C… (9pp)

2021

2 events
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.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ SN04814.pdf
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.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Power to the people: independent report on comp… (70pp)

2020

1 event

2019

1 event
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 …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ LBP-2019-0047.pdf