The Latest Breaking News from the Competition and Markets Authority

Competition and Markets Authority launches full-scale investigation after finding costs have risen

Regulator should be pragmatic as three big players might provide more genuine competition

Stores should make pricing for each unit clearer, says Competition and Markets Authority

MPs questioned freeholder groups in committee hearing over leasehold reform bill

The boardroom of OpenAI, the business that developed ChatGPT, has seen some turbulent times recently. But while the drama around the sacking and reinstatement of CEO Sam Altman has subsided, the company now faces investigation by the UK competitor authority – a regulator that’s been increasingly training its spotlight on…

Richard Walker calls for price cap on infant formula as competition watchdog finds evidence of greedflation

Usually, customers were able to avoid paying more by switching to own-brand products, but the watchdog noted one glaring exception

CMA announces move after finding popular grocery brands put up prices on number of products faster than costs rose

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said the an investigation into the planned deal found that it would wipe-out competition between two major players.

The boss of the competition regulator today issued a fierce missive to Microsoft as it finally cleared the tech giant’s blockbuster merger with Activision, ending a months-long battle to get the deal over the line.

The Competition and Markets Authority has launched a probe.