The Latest Breaking News from the Competition and Markets Authority

Water bills: millions of households in England could face even bigger rises

CMA poised to give verdict after appeal by five firms for permission to increase bills higher than allowed by Ofwat

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2025

Fuel retailers’ high price margins are ‘deeply concerning’, regulator says

The Competition and Markets Authority found supermarkets’ fuel margins ranged from 8.0-9.1% in the three months to the end of June.

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025

Spreadex eliminated its ‘only competitor’ with Sporting Index deal, CMA says

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said Spreadex must sell Sporting Index following a fresh review of the deal.

Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2025

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) · Apr 22, 2025

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’.

Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025

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 · Mar 5, 2025

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 · Feb 19, 2025

‘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 · Feb 18, 2025

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.

The Fashion Central · Feb 17, 2025

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 · Feb 17, 2025