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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is an independent non-ministerial department. Our work is overseen by a Board, and led by the Chief Executive and senior team.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is the principal competition regulator in the United Kingdom. It is a non-ministerial government department in the United Kingdom, responsible for promoting competitive markets and tackling unfair behaviour. [4]

2 days ago · The review of the Competition and Markets Authority’s ... All media enquiries should be directed to the CMA press office by email on [email protected], or by phone on 020 3738 6460.

Feb 13, 2025 · We hear consistently that predictability is key to investor confidence. Under the UK’s ‘voluntary’ system, parties may choose to notify a merger where they think it meets jurisdictional...

Jul 31, 2024 · Today we are publishing our draft rules and procedural guidance covering an important aspect of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCC Act) – the new direct consumer...

Feb 19, 2025 · New powers for the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Today we are publishing our draft rules and procedural guidance covering an important aspect of the Digital Markets, Competition and...

Dec 3, 2024 · New rules come into force in the U.K. on January 1 that expand the CMA’s jurisdiction in merger control, regulate major tech platforms with “strategic market status,” and strengthen the CMA’s investigative/enforcement powers in competition investigations.

Jul 25, 2022 · The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is the UK’s principal authority responsible for competition and consumer protection. It enforces competition and market regulation by investigating cases, providing rulings, issuing penalties and supporting government and other market regulators.

Dec 6, 2024 · The United Kingdom’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will, in the new year, launch a review of its approach to merger remedies which could lead to a shift away from its long-standing preference for structural commitments in the form of divestitures as opposed to behavioural solutions.