CMA sets out Autumn update in review of competition in groceries sector

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Some branded suppliers have pushed up prices by more than their costs increased, but in most cases, shoppers can find cheaper alternatives. CMA to examine further whether ineffective competition in the baby formula market could be leading to parents paying higher prices. CMA to launch review of loyalty scheme pricing by supermarkets, considering its impact on

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CMA announces new Executive Director for Mergers

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Currently a Director at strategic regulatory advisory firm Fingleton, Joel Bamford rejoins the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) having previously been Senior Director for Mergers until early 2022. He will be a member of the Senior Executive Team and, subject to appointment by the Secretary of State, will be an executive member of the CMA

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Adobe/Figma deal could harm UK digital design sector

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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) provisionally finds that the $20bn deal would: eliminate competition between two main competitors in product design software reduce innovation and the development of new competitive products remove Figma as a threat to Adobe’s flagship Photoshop and Illustrator products Figma is currently the world’s leading provider of product design software

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Construction materials deal could curb competition in parts of England

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iStock Following a phase 1 Investigation, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally found that the proposed purchase of Mick George Limited (MGL) by Hanson Quarry Products Europe Limited (Hanson) raises competition concerns in certain markets for building materials in East of England and the East Midlands.  Hanson, which is wholly owned by Heidelberg

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Strategic steer to the Competition and Markets Authority 2023

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