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The CMA has cleared the online retailer’s $1.7 billion purchase of iRobot
CMA’s investigation into Bestway’s purchase of Lexon and Asurex has confirmed competition concerns
CMA’s investigation provisionally concludes that Hitachi’s takeover of Thales GTS could reduce choice for Network Rail and TfL, impacting cost and service quality for passengers
CMA’s initial investigation into Medivet’s purchase of multiple independent vet businesses highlights potential price and quality issues
Following a provisional clearance in March, the CMA is now allowing the proposed merger of Viasat and Inmarsat to go ahead.
The CMA has provisionally found that Copart’s completed purchase of Hills Motors raises competition concerns in the supply of vehicle salvage services in the UK.
The NSI Act is a vital tool that helps the government ensure the economy remains as secure as possible, while also encouraging investment in the UK.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The CMA has prevented Microsoft’s proposed purchase of Activision over concerns the deal would alter the future of the fast-growing cloud gaming market, leading to reduced innovation and less choice for UK gamers over the ye…
CMA provisionally finds hearing implants merger could substantially reduce competition, potentially leading to worse outcomes for patients and higher costs for the NHS.
The CMA has today issued updated provisional findings in its assessment of Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision.
Broadcom’s deal to buy VMware could lead to less innovation and drive up the cost of computer parts used by government, banks and telecoms.
Deal to combine healthcare tech and data specialists could lead to lower quality and more expensive software options for the NHS.
CMA investigation finds Asda’s purchase of 132 petrol stations and attached grocery stores from the Co-op could mean higher prices or less choice for motorists or shoppers in 13 areas.
CMA’s investigation into Eville & Jones’ acquisition of Vorenta has raised competition concerns in the provision of various veterinary public health inspections
The decision comes after a Phase 2 review revealed Viasat and Inmarsat will likely face significant competition from both emerging and established players as the sector expands.
A speech delivered by Sarah Cardell, Chief Executive of the CMA, to the UK Competition Law Conference 2023.
CMA initial investigations into IVC’s purchase of eight independent vet businesses find competition concerns
ForFarmers and 2Agriculture (a subsidiary company of Boparan) have abandoned their proposed joint venture.
A CMA investigation has provisionally concluded that Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision could result in higher prices, fewer choices, or less innovation for UK gamers.
The CMA found that Portman Healthcare’s anticipated deal to buy Dentex Healthcare raised competition concerns which could harm treatment for patients living in the South West and North East
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