tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 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/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/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/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/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/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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cma-launches-review-of-private-dentistry 2026-03-05T07:03:00+00:00 CMA launches review of private dentistry The CMA has launched a market study into the £8 billion private dentistry sector to make sure it is working well for UK consumers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/cma-correspondence-in-relation-to-private-provision-in-the-dentistry-market 2026-03-05T07:02:13+00:00 CMA correspondence in relation to private provision in the dentistry market Letters between the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and minsters in UK government, the Welsh and Scottish governments and the Northern Ireland Executive. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cma-launches-investigation-into-hotel-chains 2026-03-02T07:00:00+00:00 CMA launches investigation into hotel chains Probe will examine whether hotel chains used a data services provider to share sensitive information tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-role-of-modern-competition-policy-in-an-uncertain-world 2026-02-26T09:35:00+00:00 Reimagining competition: the role of modern competition policy in an uncertain world A speech by Sarah Cardell, the CMA’s Chief Executive, delivered at The Economist’s Antitrust Summit 2026. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/cma-response-to-working-paper-on-options-for-reform-of-non-compete-clauses-in-employment-contracts 2026-02-25T12:00:48+00:00 CMA response to working paper on options for reform of non-compete clauses in employment contracts The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has responded to the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) working paper on options for reform of non-compete clauses in employment contracts. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cma-secures-commitments-from-apple-and-google-to-improve-fairness-in-app-store-processes-and-enhance-ios-interoperability 2026-02-10T11:01:00+00:00 CMA secures commitments from Apple and Google to improve fairness in app store processes and enhance iOS interoperability Commitments would deliver immediate improvements to the way UK developers publish apps and how they access Apple’s tools.