Agency is trialling an AI-backed programme that scrapes data to identify bid-rigging
Deal will reduce number of operators in the country from four to three
Merger is expected to create Britain’s largest mobile operator
A change of approach, however welcome to business, may end up not being in the interests of consumers
CMA chief says agency is very aware that boosting the economy is an important part of its mandate
Competition and Markets Authority says ban on discounting in the sector should be lifted
CMA says maker of Dove and Lynx has made changes on the packaging of some products
CMA signals support for deal as long as companies commit to delivering joint network plan and retaining certain mobile tariffs
CMA also warns that price ‘mark-ups’ have risen over past 25 years
Government still has to tackle how commercial incentives limit supply of new homes
Companies say they will keep £10-a-month package for ‘value-focused’ customers in effort to win CMA’s approval for tie-up
Competition and Markets Authority says deal could lead to higher bills for tens of millions of customers
CMA’s findings are another blow to the tech giant and come days before a parallel lawsuit starts in the US
Competition and Markets Authority will look at use of ‘dynamic pricing’ for band’s reunion tour
Competition regulator welcomes government pledge to include ‘dynamic pricing’ in consultation on ticket sales
CMA to escalate matter to the first phase after seeking views on tech giant’s investment in the AI start-up
HSBC handed more serious reprimand by Competition and Markets Authority for second time
CMA had invited comments over tie-up as part of broader concerns about dealmaking in AI industry
CMA concerned pet owners lack information and pay high charges in market worth £5bn a year
Request for comments into Big Tech’s alliances with artificial intelligence start-ups follows CMA study into fast-growing market
Government draws up regulatory blueprint while competition watchdog expresses ‘real concerns’ about industry
Retailers vow to use only ‘accurate and clear’ sustainability claims following greenwashing investigation by UK regulator
Competition and Markets Authority gives companies days to resolve concerns that merger will reduce choice
Private equity has piled into a veterinary market that is consolidating fast
Housebuilders already facing pressure over separate CMA investigation into suspected information sharing
