Microsoft hires from Inflection AI now under microscope from competition watchdog Tech The CMA has set an 11 September deadline to decide whether the case will progress to a phase two investigation.
Pure Gym, Gym Group, Nuffield: Who owns Britain’s biggest gym chains? BUSINESS Following a forced shutdown during the pandemic, Brits have been heading back to the gym in droves helping many of the countries biggest chain to achieve bumper results over the past couple of years.
CMA launches investigation into £2.5bn Barratt-Redrow merger HOUSING The competition watchdog has launched a formal investigation into the £2.5bn tie-up between Barratt and rival housebuilder Redrow.
Emma Sleep: CMA threatens legal action against mattress firm over pricing tactics May 29, 2024 The Competition and Market Authority has threatened mattress company Emma Sleep with a lawsuit unless it "commits to changing its practices"
Tribunal reverses CMA’s £35m fine against four anti-nausea pharmaceutical firms May 28, 2024 Four pharmaceutical companies have successfully appealed and reversed a £35m fine imposed by the competition regulator over anti-nausea tablets
FCA’s anti-greenwashing guidance comes into force next week. Lawyers explain what to expect May 26, 2024 The FCA's new anti-greenwashing guidance comes into force next week. Lawyers explain to City A.M. what companies should expect from this and the implications if they mess up
UK’s competition regulator has killed more deals than the EU’s watchdog since 2019 May 4, 2024 The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has blocked more tie ups than the European Commission every year bar one in the past five years.
Andrew Tyrie: How greater competition could spur productivity growth April 25, 2024 "The UK government does not have a framework in place for monitoring levels of competition in the economy that’s fit for purpose," Lord Tyrie said. "It badly needs one".
Regulator launches three investigations into Microsoft and Amazon April 24, 2024 The CMA is worried that big tech partnerships could give the likes of Microsoft and Amazon too much market power and harm competition.
Competition regulator wins ‘important’ legal challenge over search warrants April 22, 2024 The competition watchdog has won a legal challenge against the Competition Appeal Tribunal over domestic search warrants for an alleged cartel investigation