Competition & Markets Authority
@cmagovuk.bsky.social
We work to promote competition for the benefit of consumers, businesses and the UK economy.
We’ve updated our guidance on how we handle leniency applications from businesses and individuals.
If you’ve taken part in a cartel, report it: you could receive immunity or reduced penalties.
Find out how to apply for leniency: www.gov.uk/guidance/car...
If you’ve taken part in a cartel, report it: you could receive immunity or reduced penalties.
Find out how to apply for leniency: www.gov.uk/guidance/car...
October 28, 2025 at 11:33 AM
We’ve updated our guidance on how we handle leniency applications from businesses and individuals.
If you’ve taken part in a cartel, report it: you could receive immunity or reduced penalties.
Find out how to apply for leniency: www.gov.uk/guidance/car...
If you’ve taken part in a cartel, report it: you could receive immunity or reduced penalties.
Find out how to apply for leniency: www.gov.uk/guidance/car...
We’re seeking views on our draft guidance in relation to our enforcement functions under The Motor Fuel Price (Open Data) Regulations 2025.
Have your say by 3 November 2025: www.gov.uk/government/c...
Have your say by 3 November 2025: www.gov.uk/government/c...
October 17, 2025 at 10:23 AM
We’re seeking views on our draft guidance in relation to our enforcement functions under The Motor Fuel Price (Open Data) Regulations 2025.
Have your say by 3 November 2025: www.gov.uk/government/c...
Have your say by 3 November 2025: www.gov.uk/government/c...
We’re refreshing our merger remedies approach so:
➡️ businesses have greater clarity and certainty about our approach
➡️ we reach effective outcomes faster and more efficiently
We’re now consulting on the proposed changes to our guidance.
Read more: www.gov.uk/government/n...
➡️ businesses have greater clarity and certainty about our approach
➡️ we reach effective outcomes faster and more efficiently
We’re now consulting on the proposed changes to our guidance.
Read more: www.gov.uk/government/n...
October 16, 2025 at 9:10 AM
We’re refreshing our merger remedies approach so:
➡️ businesses have greater clarity and certainty about our approach
➡️ we reach effective outcomes faster and more efficiently
We’re now consulting on the proposed changes to our guidance.
Read more: www.gov.uk/government/n...
➡️ businesses have greater clarity and certainty about our approach
➡️ we reach effective outcomes faster and more efficiently
We’re now consulting on the proposed changes to our guidance.
Read more: www.gov.uk/government/n...
The CMA welcomes competition or consumer law complaints. We’ve published a new guide that explains:
➡️ how you can make a good complaint to the CMA
➡️ what you can expect from us
Read more: www.gov.uk/guidance/how...
➡️ how you can make a good complaint to the CMA
➡️ what you can expect from us
Read more: www.gov.uk/guidance/how...
October 7, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The CMA welcomes competition or consumer law complaints. We’ve published a new guide that explains:
➡️ how you can make a good complaint to the CMA
➡️ what you can expect from us
Read more: www.gov.uk/guidance/how...
➡️ how you can make a good complaint to the CMA
➡️ what you can expect from us
Read more: www.gov.uk/guidance/how...
Do you work in #HR or #recruitment? We’ve published a new guide to help you follow #CompetitionLaw.
It explains how you can spot and avoid anti-competitive behaviour when competing for talent.
Read more: www.gov.uk/government/p...
It explains how you can spot and avoid anti-competitive behaviour when competing for talent.
Read more: www.gov.uk/government/p...
September 9, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Do you work in #HR or #recruitment? We’ve published a new guide to help you follow #CompetitionLaw.
It explains how you can spot and avoid anti-competitive behaviour when competing for talent.
Read more: www.gov.uk/government/p...
It explains how you can spot and avoid anti-competitive behaviour when competing for talent.
Read more: www.gov.uk/government/p...
When investigating a #merger, we usually gather information from a variety of businesses and other people.
This helps us make a well-informed decision on how the merger could affect competition.
Tell us about a merger that might affect you: www.gov.uk/guidance/tel...
This helps us make a well-informed decision on how the merger could affect competition.
Tell us about a merger that might affect you: www.gov.uk/guidance/tel...
July 30, 2025 at 9:04 AM
When investigating a #merger, we usually gather information from a variety of businesses and other people.
This helps us make a well-informed decision on how the merger could affect competition.
Tell us about a merger that might affect you: www.gov.uk/guidance/tel...
This helps us make a well-informed decision on how the merger could affect competition.
Tell us about a merger that might affect you: www.gov.uk/guidance/tel...
Today’s monitoring report sets out our observations on developments in the UK’s road fuel retail market since the previous update in March 2025.
Read more: www.gov.uk/government/n...
#RoadFuel #PetrolPrices #DieselPrices
Read more: www.gov.uk/government/n...
#RoadFuel #PetrolPrices #DieselPrices
June 30, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Today’s monitoring report sets out our observations on developments in the UK’s road fuel retail market since the previous update in March 2025.
Read more: www.gov.uk/government/n...
#RoadFuel #PetrolPrices #DieselPrices
Read more: www.gov.uk/government/n...
#RoadFuel #PetrolPrices #DieselPrices
This #WorldWhistleblowersDay, we’re recognising the vital role whistleblowers play in protecting people from harmful business practices.
If you have concerns about the activities of businesses or individuals, you can make a confidential report by visiting: www.gov.uk/guidance/mak...
If you have concerns about the activities of businesses or individuals, you can make a confidential report by visiting: www.gov.uk/guidance/mak...
June 23, 2025 at 3:47 PM
This #WorldWhistleblowersDay, we’re recognising the vital role whistleblowers play in protecting people from harmful business practices.
If you have concerns about the activities of businesses or individuals, you can make a confidential report by visiting: www.gov.uk/guidance/mak...
If you have concerns about the activities of businesses or individuals, you can make a confidential report by visiting: www.gov.uk/guidance/mak...
We’ve cleared GXO’s acquisition of Wincanton now the business has offered to sell Wincanton’s dedicated grocery warehousing business.
Both companies provide contract logistics services in the UK.
Read more: www.gov.uk/government/n...
Both companies provide contract logistics services in the UK.
Read more: www.gov.uk/government/n...
June 19, 2025 at 2:22 PM
We’ve cleared GXO’s acquisition of Wincanton now the business has offered to sell Wincanton’s dedicated grocery warehousing business.
Both companies provide contract logistics services in the UK.
Read more: www.gov.uk/government/n...
Both companies provide contract logistics services in the UK.
Read more: www.gov.uk/government/n...
We’re looking into the proposed EVRi merger with DHL eCommerce UK. Both companies operate parcel delivery services: www.gov.uk/cma-cases/ev...
#CompetitionLaw
#CompetitionLaw
June 11, 2025 at 6:02 AM
We’re looking into the proposed EVRi merger with DHL eCommerce UK. Both companies operate parcel delivery services: www.gov.uk/cma-cases/ev...
#CompetitionLaw
#CompetitionLaw
As part of our continued action to protect consumers online, #Amazon is committing to enhance its existing systems for tackling fake reviews.
We’re actively sweeping other review platforms to identify those that may need to do more to comply with consumer law.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
We’re actively sweeping other review platforms to identify those that may need to do more to comply with consumer law.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
June 6, 2025 at 6:40 AM
As part of our continued action to protect consumers online, #Amazon is committing to enhance its existing systems for tackling fake reviews.
We’re actively sweeping other review platforms to identify those that may need to do more to comply with consumer law.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
We’re actively sweeping other review platforms to identify those that may need to do more to comply with consumer law.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
We’ve closed our investigation following our acceptance of the undertakings and the completion of the #Vodafone and #Three merger.
We've also published a joint statement with @ofcom.bsky.social to clarify our roles in monitoring and enforcing the network commitment.
www.gov.uk/cma-cases/vo...
We've also published a joint statement with @ofcom.bsky.social to clarify our roles in monitoring and enforcing the network commitment.
www.gov.uk/cma-cases/vo...
June 2, 2025 at 11:12 AM
We’ve closed our investigation following our acceptance of the undertakings and the completion of the #Vodafone and #Three merger.
We've also published a joint statement with @ofcom.bsky.social to clarify our roles in monitoring and enforcing the network commitment.
www.gov.uk/cma-cases/vo...
We've also published a joint statement with @ofcom.bsky.social to clarify our roles in monitoring and enforcing the network commitment.
www.gov.uk/cma-cases/vo...
We’ve published our annual concurrency report, which outlines how we worked with sector regulators to promote competition in 2024 to 2025.
Read more: www.gov.uk/government/p...
Read more: www.gov.uk/government/p...
May 30, 2025 at 11:10 AM
We’ve published our annual concurrency report, which outlines how we worked with sector regulators to promote competition in 2024 to 2025.
Read more: www.gov.uk/government/p...
Read more: www.gov.uk/government/p...
We’ve launched an investigation into Aviva’s purchase of Direct Line.
Read more:
www.gov.uk/cma-cases/av...
Read more:
www.gov.uk/cma-cases/av...
May 14, 2025 at 6:01 AM
We’ve launched an investigation into Aviva’s purchase of Direct Line.
Read more:
www.gov.uk/cma-cases/av...
Read more:
www.gov.uk/cma-cases/av...
We’ve published heat maps showing where we’ve sent warning and advisory letters to businesses across the UK - to help ensure a level playing field for businesses to compete.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
May 13, 2025 at 11:47 AM
We’ve published heat maps showing where we’ve sent warning and advisory letters to businesses across the UK - to help ensure a level playing field for businesses to compete.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
It’s been an incredible 3 days at #ICN25 in Edinburgh - it’s been a pleasure to host this year!
Thank you to the competition agencies + members of the ICN community who attended, speakers + virtual attendees.
We look forward to next year as we pass the baton to Philippine Competition Commission.
Thank you to the competition agencies + members of the ICN community who attended, speakers + virtual attendees.
We look forward to next year as we pass the baton to Philippine Competition Commission.
May 9, 2025 at 4:14 PM
It’s been an incredible 3 days at #ICN25 in Edinburgh - it’s been a pleasure to host this year!
Thank you to the competition agencies + members of the ICN community who attended, speakers + virtual attendees.
We look forward to next year as we pass the baton to Philippine Competition Commission.
Thank you to the competition agencies + members of the ICN community who attended, speakers + virtual attendees.
We look forward to next year as we pass the baton to Philippine Competition Commission.
Court upholds CMA’s £99 million fine on pharma over excessive NHS thyroid drug prices: www.gov.uk/government/n...
May 8, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Court upholds CMA’s £99 million fine on pharma over excessive NHS thyroid drug prices: www.gov.uk/government/n...
We’re looking for people with consulting, investment or strategy experience to join us as strategic business analysts. Full- or part-time. Make real impact on critical challenges.
More on the roles available and how to apply 👇
competitionandmarkets.blog.gov.uk/2025/04/03/d...
More on the roles available and how to apply 👇
competitionandmarkets.blog.gov.uk/2025/04/03/d...
April 14, 2025 at 11:39 AM
We’re looking for people with consulting, investment or strategy experience to join us as strategic business analysts. Full- or part-time. Make real impact on critical challenges.
More on the roles available and how to apply 👇
competitionandmarkets.blog.gov.uk/2025/04/03/d...
More on the roles available and how to apply 👇
competitionandmarkets.blog.gov.uk/2025/04/03/d...
We’re investigating the proposed purchase of #Intelsat by SES.
Both companies operate satellite networks and the deal is valued at roughly $3 billion.
Read more: www.gov.uk/cma-cases/se...
Both companies operate satellite networks and the deal is valued at roughly $3 billion.
Read more: www.gov.uk/cma-cases/se...
April 11, 2025 at 8:05 AM
We’re investigating the proposed purchase of #Intelsat by SES.
Both companies operate satellite networks and the deal is valued at roughly $3 billion.
Read more: www.gov.uk/cma-cases/se...
Both companies operate satellite networks and the deal is valued at roughly $3 billion.
Read more: www.gov.uk/cma-cases/se...
After admitting to breaking competition law, 10 manufacturers and 2 trade bodies have agreed to pay fines totalling over £77 million.
Read more: t.co/EVD0wduw7z
Read more: t.co/EVD0wduw7z
April 1, 2025 at 3:42 PM
After admitting to breaking competition law, 10 manufacturers and 2 trade bodies have agreed to pay fines totalling over £77 million.
Read more: t.co/EVD0wduw7z
Read more: t.co/EVD0wduw7z
We've found that fuel margins remain at historic highs, affecting how much drivers pay at the pump.
Prices also increased for petrol and diesel from October 2024 to February 2025.
Find out more in our latest report: www.gov.uk/government/p...
Prices also increased for petrol and diesel from October 2024 to February 2025.
Find out more in our latest report: www.gov.uk/government/p...
March 31, 2025 at 9:30 AM
We've found that fuel margins remain at historic highs, affecting how much drivers pay at the pump.
Prices also increased for petrol and diesel from October 2024 to February 2025.
Find out more in our latest report: www.gov.uk/government/p...
Prices also increased for petrol and diesel from October 2024 to February 2025.
Find out more in our latest report: www.gov.uk/government/p...
We’ve published our 2025-26 Annual Plan, setting out our priorities for the year ahead.
Our ambitious plan will prioritise action to drive growth, investment, and business confidence, whilst fulfilling our core purpose to promote competition and protect consumers.
➡️ www.gov.uk/government/n...
Our ambitious plan will prioritise action to drive growth, investment, and business confidence, whilst fulfilling our core purpose to promote competition and protect consumers.
➡️ www.gov.uk/government/n...
March 27, 2025 at 3:25 PM
We’ve published our 2025-26 Annual Plan, setting out our priorities for the year ahead.
Our ambitious plan will prioritise action to drive growth, investment, and business confidence, whilst fulfilling our core purpose to promote competition and protect consumers.
➡️ www.gov.uk/government/n...
Our ambitious plan will prioritise action to drive growth, investment, and business confidence, whilst fulfilling our core purpose to promote competition and protect consumers.
➡️ www.gov.uk/government/n...
We’re seeking changes to the way Ticketmaster labels its tickets and provides pricing information to fans.
We’re concerned that when selling #OasisLive25 tickets, Ticketmaster may have misled fans and broken consumer protection law.
Read more: www.gov.uk/government/n...
We’re concerned that when selling #OasisLive25 tickets, Ticketmaster may have misled fans and broken consumer protection law.
Read more: www.gov.uk/government/n...
March 25, 2025 at 12:37 PM
We’re seeking changes to the way Ticketmaster labels its tickets and provides pricing information to fans.
We’re concerned that when selling #OasisLive25 tickets, Ticketmaster may have misled fans and broken consumer protection law.
Read more: www.gov.uk/government/n...
We’re concerned that when selling #OasisLive25 tickets, Ticketmaster may have misled fans and broken consumer protection law.
Read more: www.gov.uk/government/n...
Sports broadcast and production companies have admitted to breaking the law after colluding on rates of pay for freelancers.
#BT, #IMG, #ITV and #BBC have agreed to pay a total of over £4 million in fines.
Read more: www.gov.uk/government/n...
#Cartels #SportsBroadcasters
#BT, #IMG, #ITV and #BBC have agreed to pay a total of over £4 million in fines.
Read more: www.gov.uk/government/n...
#Cartels #SportsBroadcasters
March 21, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Sports broadcast and production companies have admitted to breaking the law after colluding on rates of pay for freelancers.
#BT, #IMG, #ITV and #BBC have agreed to pay a total of over £4 million in fines.
Read more: www.gov.uk/government/n...
#Cartels #SportsBroadcasters
#BT, #IMG, #ITV and #BBC have agreed to pay a total of over £4 million in fines.
Read more: www.gov.uk/government/n...
#Cartels #SportsBroadcasters
We’ve cleared Boparan’s proposed purchase of ForFarmers’ Burston and Radstock feed mill sites, following an in-depth Phase 2 investigation.
Read more: www.gov.uk/government/n...
Read more: www.gov.uk/government/n...
March 19, 2025 at 7:00 AM
We’ve cleared Boparan’s proposed purchase of ForFarmers’ Burston and Radstock feed mill sites, following an in-depth Phase 2 investigation.
Read more: www.gov.uk/government/n...
Read more: www.gov.uk/government/n...