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  • Aldi and Lidl brought under same competition rules as major UK supermarkets
  • CMA outlines proposals to unlock contactless technology on Apple iPhone
  • Competition and Consumer Protection Commission launch probe following acquisition of TouchStore by Uniphar

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oxfordmail.co.uk /1 day ago

Aldi and Lidl brought under same competition rules as major UK supermarkets

Aldi and Lidl face CMA competition rules alongside Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Morrisons.

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openbankingexpo.com /4 days ago

CMA outlines proposals to unlock contactless technology on Apple iPhone

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is consulting on proposals to transform how UK businesses build digital products and services on Apple’s iPhone. Source

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irishmirror.ie /1 month ago

Competition and Consumer Protection Commission launch probe following acquisition of TouchStore by Uniphar

Uniphar, which is a pharmaceutical wholesaler, owns brands such as Allcare Pharmacy, Hickey's Pharmacy and McCauley Health and Beauty.

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manchestereveningnews.co.uk /1 week ago

Wayfair, Appliances Direct and Gold's Gym fined £6m for 'misleading sales tactics' with customers due refunds

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a statement

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channelnewsasia.com /1 week ago

AWS, Microsoft can do more to address cloud services barriers, UK competition watchdog says

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voip.review /2 weeks ago

CMA Challenges Nexfibre Netomnia Deal Over Fibre Competition

The CMA’s scrutiny of Nexfibre’s 2 billion Netomnia deal could reshape UK broadband competition, full fibre rollout, and VoIP service delivery. As wholesale network access, Openrea...

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /5 days ago

UK politicians press CMA to investigate Live Nation’s market power before the end of 2026

The House of Commons' Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Committee renewed the call on Sunday (October 18), citing what it described as Live Nation's "dominance" across promot...

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agriland.ie /4 weeks ago

Competition watchdog searches solar firms over suspected bid-rigging

The competition watchdog has searched businesses in the solar panel industry as part of an ongoing investigation into suspected breaches of competition law and potential bid-riggin...

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computerweekly.com /1 week ago

CMA to decide Microsoft strategic market status by February 2027

The CMA proposes to designate Microsoft’s business software ecosystem with strategic market status and sets out a roadmap on Copilot, Teams, cloud licensing and security

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dutchnews.nl /3 weeks ago

Market watchdog calls for transparency on AI in price setting

The Dutch consumer markets authority ACM has called for more transparency on the role of AI in setting ticket prices...

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channelnewsasia.com /1 week ago

UK competition regulator targets Microsoft's business software grip

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building.co.uk /1 month ago

Estimating director and office manager fined £25k by CMA for hiding mobile phone during bid rigging probe

Cartel-buster hits pair with penalty as part of investigation into collusion among contractors on public and private jobs

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dailymail.com /1 week ago

Wayfair fined £4.8m for 'false' time-limited deals while Appliances Direct and Gold's Gym ordered to pay back customers

The firms have been fined by the competition watchdog for infractions such as advertising false 'flash' deals and not being clear about joining fees.

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constructionenquirer.com /1 month ago

Roofing director fined for hiding mobile during bid rig probe

Fines for contractor and two staff members after Competition and Markets Authority raid

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investmentweek.co.uk /1 week ago

FCA considers tightening MPS disclosure rules under CCI regime

The Financial Conduct Authority is looking further into bringing model portfolios under its incoming consumer composite investments (CCI) regime, which is set to standardise disclo...

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independent.ie /1 month ago

Consumer watchdog asked to examine solicitors’ strike amid concerns it breaches competition law

Oireachtas Justice Committee to refer transcript to Competition and Consumer Protection Commission

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news.worldcasinodirectory.com /1 week ago

Sportradar Faces EU and UK Antitrust Claims From Altenar

Sports technology provider Sportradar is facing competition complaints from rival Altenar Technologies over allegations that its exclusive sports data agreements restrict access fo...

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ft.com /3 weeks ago

US competition watchdog expands investigation of Anthropic and OpenAI

The Federal Trade Commission will demand information and seek testimony from the executives of leading AI companies

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regulationtomorrow.com /3 weeks ago

Pure protection market study: FCA publishes final report  

Background On 21 September 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its findings (MS24/1.5) from its market study into the distribution of pure protection products to...

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techcentral.ie /3 weeks ago

EU consumer authorities investigate gaming companies over in-game purchases

The Competition & Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) and consumer authorities across Europe have launched an investigation into the consumer practices of nine online gaming...

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pocketgamer.biz /1 month ago

Competition Appeal Tribunal approves £260m Google Play settlement with UK app developers

The Competition Appeal Tribunal has approved a £260 million ($350m) settlement between Google and UK app developers over Google Play commissions. The settlement follows a collecti...

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regulationtomorrow.com /1 week ago

FCA publishes good and poor practice for CFD firms

On 15 October 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a new webpage setting out good practices and areas where contracts for difference (CFD) firms could do more to m...

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runet.news /1 week ago

Британский регулятор предложил усилить контроль над Microsoft

Британское Управление по конкуренции и рынкам (CMA) предложило присвоить Microsoft статус компании со стратегическим положением на рынке бизнес-программ. Это может позволить регуля...

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rte.ie /4 weeks ago

CCPC searches solar panel firms over possible bid-rigging

A number of so-called dawn raids have been carried out by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) of businesses active in the solar panel industry.

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