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Competition regulator to examine Google services under new digital market laws

The Competition and Markets Authority said it was launching its first strategic market status designation investigation.

Evening Standard

GPs defying NHS to prescribe baby formula, shampoo and toothpaste to struggling patients

NHS guidance states over-the-counter products should not be prescribed – doctors can use their discretion to overrule

The Independent UK

Price of resale tickets to be capped under plans to clamp down on touts

The measures would aim to prevent organised touts reselling a large number of tickets at vastly inflated prices, the Government said

Evening Standard

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Resale ticket prices to be capped after Oasis row in bid to stamp out touts

‘For too long fans have had to endure the misery of touts hoovering up tickets for resale at vastly inflated prices,’ culture secretary Lisa Nandy said

The Independent UK

Vodafone completes £6.6bn deal to offload Italian arm

The mobile phone giant last month saw its £15 billion mega-merger with Three UK given the green light by Britain’s competition regulator.

Evening Standard

CMA launches inquiry into potential bid rigging for school roofing contracts

Competition watchdog says it suspects companies, including building contractors and technical advisers, illegally colluded

The Guardian - UK

Vifor Pharma to pay £23m to NHS after competition probe into misleading claims

The competition watchdog was investigating whether the drugs firm had been spreading misleading information on a rival’s treatment.

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Vodafone-Three merger: What does it mean for phone bills?

Some critics say the merger could lead to price rises

The Independent UK

$19 billion Vodafone and Three merger approved by UK competition watchdog

Vodafone and Three’s merger has been granted approval as they set to join forced with Virgin Media O2.

TechRadar

Vodafone and Three merger approved – when will it happen and what does it mean for customers?

The UK's CMA has approved the merger of Vodafone and Three, but what does that mean?

British Regulator Approves Vodafone UK, Three Merger

Vodafone and Three, the UK division of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison, are set to create Britain's biggest mobile phone operator after the country's competition regulator backed the deal Thursday.

International Business Times

Vodafone and Three given approval to merge

Watchdog greenlights deal to form UK’s biggest mobile network with 27m customers after demanding 5G upgrades

The Guardian - UK

Mobiles mega merger of Vodafone and Three gets go ahead from regulator

The deal will reduce the number of mobile infrastructure operators in the UK from four to three and is expected to formally complete during the first half of 2025

Evening Standard

How do rogue traders get past Checkatrade’s checks?

Website says its tradespeople are ‘guaranteed’, but some customers say they have lost thousands after using it

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UK motorists still paying more than they should for fuel, watchdog warns

Government urged to take action as CMA report finds retailers have not passed on the falling cost of energy

Evening Standard

Drivers still paying too much for fuel, says competition watchdog

The Competition and Markets Authority said fuel margins remained higher than historic levels, and it remained concerned about weakened competition.

The Guardian - UK

Supermarket loyalty cards give genuine savings, says watchdog

Competition and Markets Authority finds 92% of loyalty-price items are real deals, but urges people to shop around

Evening Standard

Supermarket loyalty pricing offers ‘genuine savings’, says watchdog

The CMA said that after analysing 50,000 loyalty-priced products, it found 92% offered savings on the usual price.

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The Independent UK

Are shoppers right to not trust supermarket loyalty cards?

The Competition and Markets Authority have analysed 50,000 loyalty-priced products

International Business Times

India's Antitrust Body Rejects Apple's Bid To Halt Competition Violation Report

In November, Apple alleged the primary complainant in the antitrust case, the Indian non-profit Together We Fight Society (TWFS), had not complied with the directive to confirm that the old investigation reports were destroyed, as per an internal order from CCI.

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UK Watchdog Calls For Investigation Into Apple And Google

Competition and Markets Authority report highlights concerns over Apple and Google's control in mobile web browsers, impacting competition and user choice.

Evening Standard

Apple and Google ‘should face investigation over mobile browser duopoly’

An initial inquiry has recommended that the UK’s competition regulator investigate the two firms further.

TechRadar

UK cloud market set to get stronger anti-competitive rules in clampdown on US giants

Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority is reportedly looking at investigating Microsoft, Amazon and Google over cloud dominance.

Marie Claire

Billy Ray Cyrus Calls Out CMAs for Snubbing Beyoncé's "Brilliant" Album

He's calling for more inclusivity.

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How to watch CMA Awards live stream: where to find a full replay 2024 Country Music Association Awards from anywhere, performers, highlights

A star-studded list of presenters and performer will be at the biggest night in country music. Read our guide here for how to watch the CMA Awards online and from anywhere.

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