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Opening up iPhone Contactless Technology Could Boost Innovation, Lower Costs and Help UK Fintechs Grow

Drivers to Get New Rights to Challenge Unfair Private Parking Charges, Alongside Crack Down on Car Dealers Winding Back Mileages

Customers Will Receive Around £440,000 in Refunds

Eurofox 2k (G-Cmax), Loss of Control Shortly After Takeoff, Talgarth Airfield, Powys, 27 December 2025

In May 2026, the CMA’s independent inquiry group concluded that the deal could proceed if Shutterstock sold its editorial business

Consumer watchdogs to gain new investigatory powers Chancellor Commits to New Anti-Profiteering Powers and Fights Back on Rising Bills Chancellor introduces tougher measures to protect people from unjustified price hikes Consumer watchdogs to gain new rapid investigatory powers to target firms taking advantage of crises to unfairly raise costs Regulators to highlight price gouging firms to customers Working people will be protected from unfair price rises as the Chancellor clamps down on...

United States Welcomes Paraguay’s Signing of the Artemis Accords The Department of State congratulates the Republic of Paraguay on joining the Artemis Accords. Paraguay is the 67th country to sign the Accords to date, pledging its commitment to peaceful space activities.   Minister President of the Paraguayan Space Agency Osvaldo Almirón Riveros signed the Accords on behalf of Paraguay on May 7, 2026. U.S. Embassy Asuncion Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Aaron Pratt shared remarks from NASA...

United States Welcomes Ireland’s Signing of the Artemis Accords The Department of State congratulates Ireland on joining the Artemis Accords. Ireland is the 66th country to sign the Accords to date, pledging its commitment to peaceful space exploration and use. Ireland’s Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke signed the Accords on behalf of the Republic of Ireland on May 4, 2026. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and Chief of Staff to the Under Secretary of State for...

Billpayers set to benefit from a stronger energy regulator to ensure they are treated fairly Ofgem Transformed to Strengthen Protections for Energy Consumers Energy regulator Ofgem reformed to introduce stronger protections for consumers Households supported with faster redress if they are let down by their supplier Energy executives incentivised to act in consumers’ best interests Billpayers are set to benefit from a stronger energy regulator, under reforms of its remit set out by the...

United States Welcomes Latvia’s Signing of the Artemis Accords The Department of State congratulates Latvia on joining the Artemis Accords. Latvia is the 62nd country to sign the Accords to date, pledging its commitment to peaceful exploration and use of space. Latvia’s Minister of Education and Science Dace Melbārde signed the Accords on behalf of the Republic of Latvia on April 20, 2026. State Department Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg and NASA Administrator Jared...

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 CMA Orders the AA and BSM Driving Schools to Refund Learner Drivers Over Drip Pricing CMA orders more than £760,000 be repaid to customers – the first time it has used its new powers to secure money back for consumers The AA also fined £4.2 million after a mandatory £3 booking fee was not included in the upfront price – an illegal practice...

Five companies now under investigation as the CMA steps up its work to tackle fake reviews and misleading star ratings – and protect people online Fake and Misleading Reviews: 5 Businesses Under CMA Investigation Five companies now under investigation: Autotrader, Feefo, Dignity, Just Eat and Pasta Evangelists Action builds on the CMA’s extensive enforcement in this area – including securing important undertakings from Amazon and Google CEO: “Fake reviews strike at the heart of consumer...

Families to benefit  from over £50 million in taxpayer funding to help people pay for the rising cost of heating oil Over £50 Million in Taxpayer Funding to Help Families Struggling with Soaring Heating Oil Costs Chancellor confirms over £50 million in taxpayer funding for low income families who heat their homes with oil to help tackle surging prices.  The price of kerosene – the fuel used for heating oil - has been especially affected by the conflict in the Middle East and has risen faster...

The final decision follows a consultation on the CMA’s phase 2 interim report B2B Used Car Auction Merger Cleared by CMA The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today cleared Constellation Developments Limited (Constellation)’s deal – through its British Car Auctions (BCA) business – to buy ABVR Holdings Limited (Aston Barclay), following an in-depth phase 2 investigation led by an independent inquiry group. BCA and Aston Barclay both offer used vehicle auction services to large...

Probe will examine whether hotel chains used a data services provider to share sensitive information CMA Launches Investigation into Hotel Chains The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into suspected sharing of competitively sensitive information among competing hotel chains – Hilton, IHG Hotels and Marriott – using the hotel data analytics tool STR, owned by CoStar. All four businesses are under investigation. Companies use various types of data analytics...

The CMA has imposed a £473,000 penalty on Euro Car Parks for failing to respond to a notice that legally required the company to provide information CMA Fines Euro Car Parks £473k for Failure to Comply with Legal Information Notice The penalty is the first issued under the CMA’s new fining powers Information notices are often used to gather evidence as part of assessing whether the CMA should open an investigation – it is a legal obligation to comply with such notices, they are not optional...

Remedies proposed to resolve concerns that Vandemoortele’s deal to buy Délifrance could have led to higher costs for supermarkets and commercial foodservice customers CMA Proposes to Accept Remedies in Pastry Deal The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is proposing to accept remedies offered following its investigation into Vandemoortele’s deal to buy Délifrance. Vandemoortele and Délifrance each supply frozen viennoiserie products such as croissants and pains au chocolat, to supermarket...

Music and sport fans will no longer be ripped off on the ticket resale market thanks to new measures which will destroy the operating model of ticket touts Government Bans Ticket Touting to Protect Fans from Rip-Off Prices New rules to make it illegal to resell tickets for live events above original cost Resale tickets to be £37 cheaper on average, saving fans collectively £112 million per year Measures will end business model of industrial-scale ticket touting The Government has today (19th...

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) will relocate to new headquarters in Canary Wharf next year SFO to Move to Canary Wharf The move to Cabot Square will provide modern offices that enhance our operational capability and provide a better working environment for all our employees. The building is already a base for other Government organisations, including the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and the Office of Rail and Road. ADVERTISEMENT: Invest Smarter. Zero Fees. Robinhood Trading...

Greencore’s proposed purchase of rival Bakkavor will create one of the UK’s largest convenience food businesses CMA Proposes to Accept Remedies in Supermarket Supplier Deal The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is proposing to accept remedies offered following its investigation into Greencore Group’s deal to buy Bakkavor Group. Greencore is a major food manufacturer, supplier and distributor which is dedicated to the production and supply of convenience food in the UK. Bakkavor is a...

Business Secretary sets out new stronger duty for regulators to ensure they better prioritise helping businesses go for growth Growth Placed at the Heart of Regulators’ Remit Alongside New Measures to Boost Scrutiny and Transparency Business Secretary sets out new stronger duty for regulators to ensure they better prioritise helping businesses go for growth New public dashboard will allow businesses to review how regulators are performing and give direct feedback to government, holding...

Sellafield Ltd's engineering centre of excellence in Cleator Moor has opened its doors for a unique community fun day to support people involved in Kinship Care Sellafield Ltd's Engineering Centre of Excellence in Cleator Moor Kinship care is when family or friends step up – often during an unexpected crisis – to care for a child when their parents aren’t able to. Our engineering centre of excellence holds several of these events each year, reaching families in the community with children who...

Following extensive consultation, the CMA confirms proposed decision CMA Confirms Google's Strategic Market Status in Search Services The...

Extra £18 million injected into councils in England to roll out children’s social care reforms that prioritise earlier intervention...

The Bill is set to transform the pensions landscape for years to come and put more money in people’s pockets as part of the Plan for...

Commitments include enhanced detection systems and sanctions for businesses and mark another milestone in CMA’s ongoing action to curb...

Fully funded expert-led studies to assess water security on farms open for applications UK Taxpayers Fund Scheme to Tackle On-Farm...

Changes will mean more money in the pockets of hard-working people when they reach retirement, delivering on government’s Plan for Change...

Grants will support farmers to invest in equipment and access technology, helping to boost profits, production and nature Farmers across...

DHS to Begin Screening Aliens’ Social Media Activity for Antisemitism Today U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin...

An independent inquiry group has cleared Boparan’s deal to buy ForFarmers’ Burston and Radstock feed mills The Competition and Markets...

Independent CMA inquiry group has cleared the merger of corporate travel companies Global Business Travel Group, Inc and CWT Holdings LLC...

Interim report published by the CMA in the latest step in its Phase 2 investigation into the merger of two corporate travel businesses...

An independent inquiry group has provisionally cleared Boparan’s deal to buy ForFarmers’ Burston and Radstock feed mills in an interim...

The CMA has set out comprehensive proposals to deliver better outcomes for parents in the infant formula market – both in terms of the...

Google has agreed to make significant changes to its processes for tackling fake reviews – meaning people can have more trust in the...

The CMA has secured an offer of £23m from Vifor Pharma to the NHS, as part of a wider package, to address concerns that doctors were...

A speech by Juliette Enser, interim Executive Director for Competition Enforcement at the CMA, delivered at King's College London...

Proposed commitments would ensure the merger boosts competition in UK telecoms with rollout of 5G connectivity Ofcom and CMA would...

Mental Health Bill will give patients enhanced rights to make decisions regarding their own care, ensuring their voice is heard...

An independent CMA panel has decided Spreadex should sell Sporting Index after finding the deal harmed competition for licensed online...

The CMA has found that Viatris failed to comply with compulsory restrictions imposed during the CMA’s review of its deal with Theramex...

CMA’s Phase 1 investigation has found that Boparan’s deal to buy ForFarmers’ Burston feed mill could lead to farmers in East Anglia...

CMA takes Emma to court after it fails to address all of the CMA’s concerns about misleading practices The Competition and Markets...

The CMA announces a new growth-focused work programme from its Microeconomics Unit alongside publication of its third State of...

The CMA found Lindab’s acquisition of HAS-Vent reduced competition in 2 areas of the UK Having carried out an in-depth Phase 2 merger...

Researchers, teachers, students, academia and those interested in knowing their cultural heritage will for the first time have access to...

CMA issues letters to businesses alongside new guidance following an investigation into unregulated providers of will writing, online...

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) held the Champion Beer of Scotland competition at the Ayrshire Real Ale Festival on 4 th October 2024....

The CMA has found that Tereos failed to comply with a requirement to produce information in connection with its recent investigation into...

CMA issues compliance guide to help businesses stay on the right side of the law – and advises 17 high-profile brands to review their...

Merger could lead to millions of customers having to pay more. CMA will explore potential solutions to its concerns before final decision...

The Court of Appeal has upheld the CMA’s finding of cartel infringement relating to an illegal market sharing agreement in the supply of...

Statement of objections sets out how Google may have broken competition law by using its dominance to favour its own ad tech services in...

The CMA is investigating concerns regarding the sale of Oasis concert tickets by Ticketmaster, including how so-called ‘dynamic pricing’...

The final decision follows a consultation on the CMA’s Phase 2 provisional findings The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today...

Joint statement signed by EU, UK and US competition authorities affirms commitment to unlock the opportunity, growth and innovation that...

Landmark pensions review part of Government’s mission to ‘boost growth and make every part of Britain better off’ Chancellor launches...

The Inquiry Group – made up of independent experts who will lead the market investigation – has set out its areas of focus Following the...

The CMA has outlined 3 key risks to effective competition on AI Foundation Models and has set out plans for further action in the market...

The deal seeks to combine the only 2 licensed sports spread betting operators in the UK market Last year, Spreadex acquired the ‘business...

The CMA’s latest monitoring report on road fuel shows that prices at the pump have risen since late January, accompanied by above average...

The deal, which seeks to combine 2 of the 4 UK mobile network operators, could lead to higher prices for customers and affect investment...

Over 500 households freed from problematic ground rent terms after further CMA intervention Hundreds more people will no longer be stung...

The investment will be provided over the next three years to ensure maternity services listen to and act on women’s experiences £35...

Following a provisional clearance in February, the CMA is now allowing the proposed deal between Arçelik and Whirlpool to go ahead...

The High Court has refused an application by a director to remain in post after being disqualified by the CMA for his role in an illegal...

Investigation will examine the potential impact the proposed deal could have on competition for consumers and businesses The Competition...

The Court of Appeal agrees that companies outside the UK must provide information requested by the CMA – entirely dismissing legal...

Sarah Cardell to tell Silicon Valley tech conference the new regime will be ‘evidence-based, targeted and proportionate’ The Competition...

CMA provisionally finds Adobe’s deal to buy Figma would likely harm innovation for software used by the vast majority of UK digital...

The UK government has set out top priorities to ensure the continued effectiveness of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) The UK...

The CMA acts to help NHS patients access combination therapies used to treat serious medical conditions The Competition and Markets...

The CMA will explore whether technical barriers, fees to transfer data, volume discounts and software licensing practices are hindering...

Following Ofcom’s referral, the CMA is launching a market investigation into the supply of public cloud infrastructure services in the UK...

CMA publishes report and proposed principles following review of foundation models The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today...

The CMA has opened a new phase 1 investigation into a new, restructured deal by Microsoft to buy Activision CMA finalises decision to...

The CMA has cleared Broadcom’s $69 billion purchase of VMware following an in-depth Phase 2 investigation Broadcom, a global technology...

The CMA has concluded that LKQ’s anticipated purchase of Uni-Select could raise competition concerns in the supply of car parts and...

A CMA panel has provisionally found Broadcom’s deal to buy VMware would not weaken competition in the supply of critical computer server...

CMA finds Adobe’s deal to acquire Figma could mean less choice for designers of digital apps, websites, and other products Initial...

The CMA has cleared the online retailer’s $1.7 billion purchase of iRobot Online retailer Amazon.com Inc. (Amazon) announced its proposed...

CMA’s investigation provisionally concludes that Hitachi’s takeover of Thales GTS could reduce choice for Network Rail and TfL, impacting...

The CMA has secured the disqualification of a further demolition company director for illegal cartel behaviour, bringing the total number...

CMA calls on businesses to review practices as it investigates second firm over use of ‘urgency’ claims The Competition and Markets...

As a precautionary measure, the government of the United Kingdom raised its national security threat level for Northern Ireland from...

Broadcom’s deal to buy VMware could lead to less innovation and drive up the cost of computer parts and software used by the government,...

CMA investigation finds Asda’s purchase of 132 petrol stations and attached grocery stores from the Co-op could mean higher prices or...

Following CMA intervention, ESS has offered and signed binding commitments meaning eligible schools can now apply to exit longer-term...

Applications are now being accepted for the U.S. Department of State (DOS) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Virtual Air...

BMW AG has been issued with a £30,000 fine, plus a daily penalty of £15,000, after it failed to provide information following a CMA...

NEC must sell some parts of its business after an in-depth merger investigation found that publicly-funded emergency services could end...

The CMA is investigating Emma Sleep over concerns that some of its online sales practices may breach consumer law As part of its...