Competition and Markets Authority

Consumer watchdog says no Irish research planned as UK regulator finds brands hiked prices to maximise profits

Some suppliers are contributing to food price inflation, says Competition and Markets Authority

Wed Nov 29 2023 - 11:26

US judge denies attempt to block Microsoft’s Activision deal

British competition watchdog also agrees to reopen talks on $75bn video games merger

Tue Jul 11 2023 - 19:14

UK regulator drops key concern on Microsoft’s €70bn Activision deal

Surprise reversal clears substantial roadblock to approving tech giant’s acquisition of Call of Duty maker

Fri Mar 24 2023 - 14:24

UK regulator deals blow to Microsoft’s €70bn Activision deal

Competition and Markets Authority proposes sell-off of blockbuster Call of Duty franchise as price for green-lighting record acquisition

Wed Feb 08 2023 - 15:53

Tyrone’s Euro Auctions targets growth after €950m sale founders

Keys brothers ‘disappointed’ at exit of buyer on regulator’s competition concerns

Mon May 09 2022 - 05:10

Britain fines Facebook £50m for breaching order in Giphy deal

Social media giant disputes decision

Wed Oct 20 2021 - 11:36

Tobacco group Philip Morris wins control of inhaler company Vectura

Health charities fear cigarette maker’s ownership of medical devices business

Thu Sept 16 2021 - 15:51

How a polluted Scottish city is driving UK switch to electric vehicles

Dundee has become something of a laboratory to learn how cities can meet 2030 ban

Wed Sept 15 2021 - 15:54

UK launches action against Ryanair and BA over refunds

CMA says airlines may have breached consumer law, opens enforcement cases

Wed Jun 09 2021 - 07:54

UK regulator to review Facebook’s $400m purchase of GIF search engine Giphy

Tie-up could stifle supply of video clips to social media rivals, watchdog has warned

Thu Apr 01 2021 - 14:00

UK watchdog to investigate £10bn Flutter-Stars gambling deal

Flutter owns Paddy Power while Stars owns Sky Betting and Gaming

Wed Feb 05 2020 - 20:28

Just Eat takeover delayed due to UK competition probe

Just Eat shareholder Cat Rock criticises ‘patently absurd’ investigation by watchdog

Fri Jan 24 2020 - 07:40

Amazon’s minority stake in Deliveroo faces investigation

Stake to be reviewed in unusual move by UK’s Competition and Markets Authority

Fri Dec 27 2019 - 15:39

Denis Desmond company shares in £10.29m dividend

Payment made as UK joint venture records £2.2m loss

Thu Oct 03 2019 - 18:37

Asda owner considering IPO for supermarket chain

Move comes after merger with Sainsbury was halted

Wed May 15 2019 - 16:12

Derry concrete firm faces cartel allegation

UK Competition and Markets Authority investigating FP McCann Limited

Thu Dec 13 2018 - 17:55

Experian deal in trouble after watchdog warns of competition concerns

Company’s planned merger with rival Clearscore on the ropes after CMA finding

Wed Nov 28 2018 - 08:05

Asda grows sales for fifth quarter in a row

Walmart-owned chain has 10 stores in the North

Thu Aug 16 2018 - 14:33

Carillion’s demise spurs call for action against Big Four

Outsourcer’s fate exposed ‘systemic flaws’ in corporate Britain and its ‘toothless’ and ‘feeble’ regulators, say Commons committees

Wed May 16 2018 - 07:45

Sky backs away from Murdoch as Comcast makes £22bn cash bid

Independent directors welcome new offer and say they will engage with both bidders

Wed Apr 25 2018 - 11:54

Investigation urged into break-up of big four accountants in UK

UK financial regulator raises case for ‘audit only’ firms

Fri Mar 16 2018 - 11:09

Regulator leaves door ajar for Murdoch in his pursuit of Sky

Provisional blocking of £11.7bn deal suggests ‘remedies’ that could yet get it across the line

Tue Jan 23 2018 - 18:55

Tesco wins UK regulator’s provisional approval for Booker takeover

Regulator says purchase of Booker does not raise competition concerns

Tue Nov 14 2017 - 20:17

Origin’s deal with Bunn Fertiliser falls foul of competition rules

Company struck the £14.2m deal in March, but will now have to review situation

Fri Jul 14 2017 - 08:50

Just Eat facing merger investigation amid competition fears

British watchdog concerned firm’s takeover of rival Hungryhouse will curb competition

Fri May 19 2017 - 09:21

Church of England under fire over Google stake

Company one of a large number of multinationals accused of tax avoidance

Wed May 18 2016 - 01:00

Drug giant GlaxoSmithKline fined €45 million

Pharmaceutical company says it will appeal ruling on anti-competitive practices

Fri Feb 12 2016 - 10:38

Review group set to advise Cabinet about IAG deal

Recommendation expected to be made ahead of April 14th meeting

Fri Apr 03 2015 - 07:46

Ryanair fights to hold on to Aer Lingus stake

Airline calls on the UK competition regulator to reconsider its decision to request it to divest its stake following IAG bid

Tue Mar 03 2015 - 12:41

High times for Aer Lingus and Ryanair after turbulent year

A stalled bid for Aer Lingus and top-level changes at its biggest rival suggest 2015 will be just as choppy

Wed Dec 31 2014 - 01:00

UK banks face break-up threat as investigation launched

Competition and Markets Authority says banks have not done enough to meet needs of customers

Thu Nov 06 2014 - 09:40

UK banks face break-up as watchdog seeks investigation

Watchdog says there is a lack of competition among UK banks

Fri Jul 18 2014 - 10:13