Competition watchdog probes Barratt’s multi-billion pound Redrow deal March 15, 2024 The competition watchdog is to investigate Barratt’s £2.5bn acquisition of rival housebuilder Redrow.
What a probe into the veterinary sector means for the UK’s top dogs Pets At Home and CVS March 12, 2024 Top dogs in the UK veterinary sector were placed under pressure today after the competitions authority said it would launch an investigation into concerns pet owners are not getting value for money.
Competition watchdog could block Tate and Lyle sugar deal amid fears it could lead to higher prices March 8, 2024 The competition watchdog has said it might block a tie between two major sugar companies if they cannot prove the deal won't lead to higher prices for shoppers.
Pennon mega-deal for Sutton and East Surrey Water facing competition probe March 7, 2024 Pennon paid £89m in equity but the total enterprise deal was worth £380m
Regulator launches investigation into baby formula market February 20, 2024 The CMA investigation, which was launched today, came off the back of a November study which found manufacturers raised prices by 25 per cent over two years, increasing profit margins during the cost-of-living crisis.