Digital markets and the new pro-competition regime
This blog takes a look at the Digital Markets Unit and it's proposed regime to ensure fair competition across the digital landscape.
Markets
OIM’s UK Internal Market report: First impressions
The Office for the Internal Market (OIM) been working with economists across the whole of the UK to understand how our internal market works, and why it’s likely to exceed £190 billion a year. Read more about it in Rachel’s blog.
CMA's Digital Markets Unit: exciting opportunities to influence the regulation of big tech
The CMA has newly created positions available within the DMU from April 2022. We’re looking for candidates with a broad range of work backgrounds and experience, to enrich the capability and culture of the DMU team as well as the wider organisation. Read this blog to find out more.
Retail banking: how we’ve made switching easier
There are many benefits to switching your current account to another bank or building society. Peter Hill explains why switching can be a great idea, and the work we’ve done to make the process easier and simpler for you.
Why the CMA is making changes to the funerals sector
The CMA has completed an in-depth market investigation into the funerals sector after concerns were raised that funeral directors were not treating customers fairly. To address these concerns and help consumers during what is often a difficult time, we've issued a legal Order to funeral directors and crematorium operators.
Investigating the funerals market: have your say
We want to make sure that people are treated fairly and have access to a range of choices when organising a funeral. Read more in Darren's blog about the issues we're looking at and how you can respond to our investigation.
Why we’re advocating the case for change in airline slots
An airport slot is the right for an airline to take-off or land at a particular airport, at a particular time. Find out from our Advocacy Team why we’re recommending changes to how airport slots are allocated.
Celebrating the first anniversary of Open Banking
Open Banking is the central element of the remedies package the CMA put in place to tackle competition problems found in our market investigation into the UK’s retail banking market.
Season’s greetings: highlights from 2018 at the CMA
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Competition Act 1998 and cartels, Consumer protection, Life at the CMA, Markets, Mergers
2018 has been another busy and exciting year for us at the CMA, and I’ve been reflecting on all our achievements over the past 12 months.
How can we help people get a fair deal from consumer markets?
The CMA and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), have been working together to review remedies – interventions – that apply to markets and the businesses that operate in them.