Competition and Markets Authority

Inflight wifi could be pricier if takeover of UK satellite firm goes ahead, says CMA

Competition and Markets Authority says other operators may not be able to compete after merger of Inmarsat and Viasat

Mark Sweney

06, Oct, 2022 @3:57 PM

Morrisons’ takeover of McColl’s ‘will not harm majority’ of rival firms

Competition regulator’s finding paves way for clearance of £190m rescue deal by supermarket group

Mark Sweney

08, Sep, 2022 @10:15 AM

Microsoft takeover of Activision Blizzard raises concerns at UK regulator

Competition watchdog asks companies to address questions, with possible investigation to follow

Alex Hern UK technology editor

01, Sep, 2022 @2:40 PM

JD Sports agrees £38m sale of Footasylum after UK watchdog ruling

Deal with German asset management firm Aurelius Group follows CMA concerns

Jasper Jolly

01, Aug, 2022 @11:24 AM

Asos, Boohoo and George at Asda investigated over eco-friendly claims

UK regulator will scrutinise brands to discover whether sustainability claims constitute greenwashing

Rupert Neate and Sarah Butler

29, Jul, 2022 @8:14 AM

‘Equality is personal for me’: UK watchdog frontrunner faces whispering campaign

Sheldon Mills, the crusading lawyer and chair of Stonewall, is being targeted over trans issues as he runs to lead the Competition and Markets Authority

Rupert Neate and Kalyeena Makortoff

27, Jul, 2022 @10:15 AM

Airlines could be fined over ‘harmful practices’ fuelling UK airport chaos

Watchdogs tell carriers not to cause pain for passengers by overselling flights and failing to warn of cancellations

Rob Davies and Lisa O'Carroll

21, Jul, 2022 @3:27 PM

Watchdog fines Pfizer and Flynn £70m for overcharging NHS for epilepsy drug

Penalties come after an in-depth investigation carried out by the Competition and Markets Authority

Julia Kollewe

21, Jul, 2022 @11:39 AM

CMA investigates sport broadcasters over ‘cartel-like behaviour’

Watchdog says it suspects possible breaches of competition law around purchase of freelance services

Joanna Partridge

13, Jul, 2022 @10:43 AM

Petrol prices: UK watchdog raises concerns over refinery margins

CMA review found ‘on the whole the fuel duty cut appears to have been implemented’

Alex Lawson Energy correspondent

08, Jul, 2022 @8:17 AM

What exactly is the FCA investigating about Kristo Käärmann’s tax records?

And why did it take so long to act over Wise co-founder’s unpaid tax bill from 2017-18?

Nils Pratley

27, Jun, 2022 @6:09 PM

UK petrol price rises could grind to a halt this week, says AA

Retailers accused of profiteering amid concerns they have not passed on recent cut to fuel duty