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Competition watchdog puts Greencore’s £1.2bn swoop for Bakkavor under microscope

The Competition and Markets Authority said it was looking at possible competition concerns over the food-to-go mega deal.

Evening Standard

Anas Sarwar calls for investigation into 'exploitative' Scottish youth football rules

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has called for an investigation into “exploitative practices” in Scottish youth football.

The National (Scotland)

Apple and Google browser dominance harming consumer choice, says watchdog

The Competition and Markets Authority said the tech giants’ duopoly was ‘not working well, and this is holding back innovation’.

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Co-op admits unlawful land deals blocking rival supermarkets

The Competition and Markets Authority said it was concerned by the ‘very large number of breaches’ by the supermarket chain.

Evening Standard

Thames Water among six water firms urging watchdog for higher bill increases

Thames Water urged regulators to allow them to raise customers bills hours after a High Court judge approved a £3 billion loan to the firm.

Evening Standard

‘We must avoid a chilling effect’: the CMA chief on the UK’s pro-growth shift

Sarah Cardell says role of competition regulator remains the same but it must be wary of perceptions

The Guardian - UK

ITV Good Morning Britain Chaos as Show Halts for Robert Rinder’s Dramatic “Breaking News”

In a dynamic edition of ITV’s flagship news program on Friday, February 14, the 46-year-old presenter and his co-host, 49-year-old Charlotte Hawkins.

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Chase overtakes Monzo as Britain’s favourite bank, survey shows

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published the findings of its latest survey of some 23,000 people.

Evening Standard

Thames Water appeals to CMA over regulator's decision on bills

Thames says Ofwat’s ruling “does not support the investment and improvement that is required for Thames Water”

Evening Standard

UK could face Trump VAT tariff hit; pound hits 2025 high – as it happened

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as sterling rises on surprisingly weak US retail sales and Thames Water appeals to raise bills further

The Guardian - UK

CMA pledges to speed up decisions to support Government growth push

The CMA is among regulators which have faced demands from the Government to help its ambitions to accelerate economic growth.

Evening Standard

Ticketmaster refuses invitation to give evidence to Parliament

The Business and Trade Committee invited the company to an evidence session as it looks into fairer pricing approaches for gigs.

Evening Standard

Competition watchdog probes ScottishPower owner’s £2.1bn network deal

The Competition and Markets Authority will decide by March 27 whether to refer the acquisition for an in-depth investigation.

Evening Standard

Labour’s decision to muzzle regulators in the name of ‘growth’ will backfire horribly

The Competition and Markets Authority is the strongest line of defence against monopolies, so its change in leadership really matters, writes the journalist Nicholas Shaxson

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U.K. regulator launches second 'strategic market status' probe, targeting Apple and Google's smartphone dominance

Apple and Google said they would work alongside the Competition and Markets Authority, insisting that they support choice in the market.

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UK Watchdog Investigates Apple And Google Mobile Ecosystems

The Competition and Markets Authority in Britain is investigating Google's Android and Apple's iOS ecosystems for potential market abuses and unfair practices.

The Independent UK

Apple and Google’s mobile ecosystems investigated by competition watchdog

The Competition and Markets Authority will investigate the firms under new digital market laws.

The National (Scotland)

'Dystopian': Labour slammed for giving former Amazon boss top watchdog role

THE Labour Government has drawn anger after making the “dystopian” decision to give a former boss of Amazon UK a top watchdog role ...

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Evening Standard

Watchdog boss stepped down over ‘different approach’, says Chancellor

Marcus Bokkerink left his role as chairman of the Competition and Markets Authority earlier this week.

Evening Standard

Competition watchdog chairman ‘ousted’ by Government

Marcus Bokkerink left his post as chairman of the Competition and Markets Authority, after criticism the watchdog was not focused enough on growth.

The Independent UK

Google faces more scrutiny as UK watchdog flexes new digital competition powers

Britain’s competition watchdog says it’s investigating Google’s search ad business, adding to global scrutiny that the U.S. tech giant is facing

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

Petrol prices: Driving home for Christmas set to be cheapest since pandemic

A warning was issued that drivers were still paying more for fuel than they should due to ‘stubbornly high’ margins

Evening Standard

Drivers to enjoy cheapest Christmas fuel prices since pandemic – RAC

The cost of full tanks for 55-litre family cars are £75 for petrol and £78 for diesel – or £5.75 and £6.60 less than a year ago respectively.

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.

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