The Latest Breaking News from the Competition and Markets Authority

MPs raise concerns over ‘climate of fear’ in live music industry

They called for an investigation into potential market dominance in the sector.

Evening Standard · May 24

Britain investigates Microsoft over business software dominance

Britain's antitrust regulator will investigate Microsoft's dominance in business software. The Competition and Markets Authority will examine if bundling Windows, Word, Excel, Teams, and other products is uncompetitive. This probe will also look at AI integration and cloud market practices. The investigation aims to ensure UK organisations benefit from choice,…

The Economic Times · May 14

How can care homes charge fees after a death?

Charges set out in a new contract for its homes appear to contradict advice from the Competition and Markets Authority

The Guardian - UK · May 4

Five firms including Autotrader and JustEat face ‘fake reviews’ crackdown

Companies have been banned from using tactics, such as fake posts and paid-for reviews

The Independent UK · Mar 27

Just Eat and Autotrader among five firms under investigation over online reviews

The Competition and Markets Authority said it had launched probes into practices by Autotrader, Feefo, Dignity, Just Eat and Pasta Evangelists.

Evening Standard · Mar 27

Vets face huge shake-up including new £21 cap on prescription charges for pets

Pet owners using a vet practice that is part of a larger chain “can expect to see changes before Christmas.”

Evening Standard · Mar 24

Pet care reforms will require vets to publish price lists and cap prescription fees

Animal owners will be ‘at the centre’ of new measures regulating veterinary practices

The Independent UK · Mar 24

Vets to be legally required to publish price lists and cap prescription fees

The Competition and Markets Authority’s reforms aim to help pet owners better navigate the vet services market.

Evening Standard · Mar 24

‘Troubling reports’ of sudden heating oil price hikes and cancelled orders across UK

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she was working with the watchdog to tackle ‘any price gouging’

The Independent UK · Mar 11

Competition watchdog probes complaints over sudden heating oil price hikes

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it had kicked off a review after receiving ‘troubling reports’ from customers.

Evening Standard · Mar 11