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The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has released an independent report responding to the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) request for advice on its proposed subsidy to the British Business Bank (BBB). The analysis evaluates whether the subsidy scheme complies with the Subsidy Control Act 2022. SAU’s findings are intended to guide DBT’s final decision on the funding. The report was published on 20 March 2026 and is publicly accessible via the government referral page.
On 20 March 2026, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched a market study examining the retail supply of heating oil for domestic use. The authority is seeking comments from interested parties by 8 April 2026 and plans to publish its final findings...
On 19 March 2026 the UK Competition and Markets Authority launched an investigation into Adobe Systems Software Ireland Limited over its early‑termination‑fee clause in certain subscription plans. The probe will assess whether the fee is an unfair contract term and whether its...
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) formally designated Google as holding Strategic Market Status (SMS) for its general search and search‑advertising services in October 2025. Following the designation, the CMA launched a comprehensive conduct‑requirement consultation in January 2026, proposing rules on...
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) referred Aramark’s acquisition of Entier to a Phase 2 inquiry after a Phase 1 decision flagged potential competition risks. An interim report in October 2025 provisionally confirmed those concerns, leading to a final report in January 2026...
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved a Slot Release Agreement that lets Virgin Atlantic operate a daily London‑Seoul service, extending the remedy timeline to the summer 2026 season. Earlier, the CMA accepted undertakings in lieu of a...
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published minutes from its Consumer Forum meeting held on 10 February 2026. Senior representatives from consumer advocacy groups convened to discuss emerging market challenges, upcoming investigations, and policy priorities. The forum emphasized integrating consumer perspectives into...
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened an Invitation to Comment on whether discount chains Aldi and Lidl qualify as Large Grocery Retailers under the Groceries Market Investigation (Controlled Land) Order 2010. Stakeholders must submit their views by...
Following the European Commission’s decision, enforcement of IAG’s commitments related to its bmi acquisition was transferred to the UK Competition and Markets Authority on 1 July 2024, with Forvis Mazars LLP continuing as the monitoring trustee. The CMA approved a slot release...
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a review into heating‑oil pricing after the Middle East conflict drove wholesale oil costs higher. Around 1.5 million UK homes, mainly in rural areas and Northern Ireland, rely on heating oil, making price...
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced on 11 March 2026 that it has cleared CRH (UK) Limited’s acquisition of several Gibson entities, including Gibson Bros and Gibson Quarries. The clearance follows a Phase 1 merger inquiry launched on 5 February 2026, after an...
On 10 March 2026 the Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) released a report evaluating the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) proposed £141.8 million subsidy to Post Office Limited. The funding would allocate up to £37.4 million for the Horizon remediation unit and inquiry in...
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has formally responded to the Department for Business and Trade’s consultation on refining the UK’s competition regime. In its 2026‑2029 strategy, the CMA outlines a programme to accelerate case pace, boost predictability, ensure proportionality,...
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) delivered its final water price redeterminations for the PR24 review on 10 March 2026, concluding a year‑long investigation into disputed price controls for five major water companies. Earlier provisional determinations were issued in October 2025, followed by...
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued guidance on using agentic AI while complying with consumer protection law. AI agents can streamline customer engagement and refund processing, but businesses remain liable for any illegal actions the agents take....
