Corporate travel merger could lead to businesses paying higher prices

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iStock Global Business Travel Group (GBT) and CWT Holdings LLC (CWT) are both major suppliers of business travel agency services to corporate customers around the world. GBT announced its intention to acquire CWT for $570 million in March 2024. The CMA is concerned that the merger could lead to worsened quality of service, higher prices

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CMA actions protect consumers, promote competition and drive growth

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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its Annual Report and Accounts (ARA) for 2023/24, laying out the breadth and impact of its work over the last year. It has been a challenging year for the country. People have had to cope with rising pressures on household budgets. Businesses have had to work through

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OIM launches study of regulatory restrictions on single-use plastics

iStock Since 2011, measures have been brought into force across all parts of the UK to tackle the issue of single-use plastic waste, including plastic bags, cutlery, straws and food and drink containers. Scotland, England and Wales have implemented bans on certain products while Northern Ireland has a plan for future restrictions. Restrictions introduced to

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Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation

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