tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) 2026-05-15T12:01:16+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cma-conditionally-clears-getty-merger-with-shutterstock 2026-05-15T12:01:16+01:00 CMA conditionally clears Getty merger with Shutterstock CMA independent inquiry group concludes deal can proceed if Shutterstock sells its editorial business tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/politics-or-hollywood 2026-05-15T12:00:10+01:00 Politics or Hollywood? A keynote speech by Jessica Lennard, CMA Chief Strategy & External Affairs Officer, delivered at the W@CompetitionUK and SuperWomen of Colour event. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cma-launches-strategic-market-status-investigation-into-microsofts-business-software-ecosystem 2026-05-14T11:20:00+01:00 CMA launches strategic market status investigation into Microsoft’s business software ecosystem CMA sets out scope of its investigation to determine whether Microsoft should be designated with strategic market status for its business software ecosystem. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/cma-advice-to-defra-on-reform-of-the-veterinary-surgeons-act-1966 2026-05-06T11:30:06+01:00 CMA advice to Defra on reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cma-publishes-latest-monitoring-report-on-road-fuel-market 2026-05-01T11:03:54+01:00 CMA publishes latest monitoring report on road fuel market Report assesses impact of the conflict in the Middle East on fuel prices and margins until the end of March 2026. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/competition-and-scaling-techeu-summit-london-2026 2026-04-22T12:37:00+01:00 Competition and scaling: Tech.eu Summit London 2026 A speech by Jessica Lennard, CMA Chief Strategy & External Affairs Officer. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/review-of-vandemoortele-delifrance-deal-moves-to-in-depth-investigation 2026-04-22T11:00:00+01:00 Review of Vandemoortele / Délifrance deal moves to in-depth investigation Referral to phase 2 comes after period to resolve concerns has expired. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cma-appoints-new-non-executive-directors 2026-04-17T11:00:00+01:00 CMA appoints new non-executive directors CMA welcomes newly appointed non-executive directors to the board. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cma-orders-the-aa-and-bsm-driving-schools-to-refund-learner-drivers-over-drip-pricing 2026-04-15T07:00:00+01:00 CMA orders the AA and BSM driving schools to refund learner drivers over drip pricing The AA Driving School and BSM Driving School – both of which are owned by the AA – must refund more than 80,000 customers and pay a fine of £4.2 million. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/registering-with-and-reporting-your-fuel-prices-to-fuel-finder 2026-04-02T12:06:00+01:00 Registering with and reporting your fuel prices to Fuel Finder Open letter from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to road fuel retailers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cma-announces-package-of-actions-on-business-software-and-cloud-services 2026-03-31T12:03:00+01:00 CMA announces package of actions on business software and cloud services CMA aims to create greater choice for UK businesses and public sector at pivotal time of advances in AI. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/fake-and-misleading-reviews-5-businesses-under-cma-investigation 2026-03-27T07:06:00+00:00 Fake and misleading reviews: 5 businesses under CMA investigation Five companies now under investigation as the CMA steps up its work to tackle fake reviews and misleading star ratings – and protect people online. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cma-concludes-market-investigation-with-major-reforms-to-veterinary-sector 2026-03-24T07:05:00+00:00 CMA concludes market investigation with major reforms to veterinary sector The CMA has set out its final reforms – which will start coming into force later this year – to help pet owners better navigate the vet services market. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cma-investigates-adobe-over-concerns-about-cancellation-fees 2026-03-19T11:04:00+00:00 CMA investigates Adobe over concerns about cancellation fees Investigation examines whether Adobe’s early cancellation fees are unfair and misleading. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/cma-response-to-the-chancellor-on-pricing-pressures-and-competition 2026-03-14T11:18:55+00:00 CMA response to the Chancellor on pricing pressures and competition A letter to the Chancellor setting out the CMA’s action to monitor pricing pressures, protect consumers and ensure competition is working effectively. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cma-steps-up-monitoring-of-petrol-and-diesel-prices 2026-03-12T15:40:00+00:00 CMA steps up monitoring of petrol and diesel prices Greater scrutiny of prices paid at the pump in light of the conflict in the Middle East. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cma-examines-concerns-about-heating-oil 2026-03-11T12:58:00+00:00 CMA examines concerns about heating oil The CMA is examining heating oil amid concerns about rising prices due to conflict in the Middle East. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/cma-response-to-consultation-on-refining-the-uks-competition-regime 2026-03-10T09:16:00+00:00 CMA response to consultation on refining the UK's competition regime The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has responded to the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) consultation on proposals to improve the pace, predictability, proportionality and process of the UK's competition … tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/final-decision-on-disputed-price-controls-for-5-water-companies 2026-03-10T07:02:00+00:00 Final decision on disputed price controls for 5 water companies An independent group of experts appointed by the CMA has decided how much revenue 5 water companies are allowed following their rejection of Ofwat’s decision. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/b2b-used-car-auction-merger-cleared-by-cma 2026-03-05T09:01:00+00:00 B2B used car auction merger cleared by CMA The final decision follows a consultation on the CMA’s phase 2 interim report.