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The CMA has found that woollen yarn producer Danspin’s purchase of competitor Lawton Yarns poses serious competition concerns for carpet manufacturers in the UK.
The proposed merger of 2 DNA sequencing system firms, Illumina and PacBio, raises competition concerns, an in-depth CMA review has provisionally found.
The CMA has decided that Ecolab must sell off Holchem to prevent potential price rises or a lower quality of service as a result of their merger.
The CMA has found that JD Sports’ takeover of close competitor Footasylum could be bad for shoppers.
Business Secretary Andrea Leadsom responds to the proposed acquisition of UK defence company Cobham plc by Advent International.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The CMA has found that the proposed deal between Floatel and Prosafe raises competition concerns in the supply of offshore accommodation.
Sabre’s proposed takeover of Farelogix raises competition concerns in the supply of IT systems used by airlines and travel agents to sell airline tickets.
Train passengers travelling between Norwich and Ely will benefit from their fares being capped following a CMA investigation.
The CMA has ordered Tobii to sell Smartbox after finding their completed merger could lead to a reduction in the range of products available and higher prices.
The CMA has provisionally found that Ecolab’s merger with Holchem may mean businesses face higher prices or a lower quality of service for their cleaning chemicals.
The CMA is concerned that a series of radio takeovers by Bauer Media raises competition concerns.
The CMA has raised concerns that passengers could face higher fares on two routes in the Norwich–Ely area under the new East Midlands Rail franchise.
The CMA has found food and drink suppliers could get a worse deal on their packaging if 2 specialist firms merge.
LN-Gaiety’s (Live Nation) proposed takeover of MCD raises competition concerns in the music promotion industry in Northern Ireland, a CMA investigation has found.
Illumina’s proposed takeover of PacBio raises competition concerns in the supply of specialist DNA sequencing systems in the UK, a CMA investigation has found.
The CMA has cleared PayPal’s completed takeover of rival mobile payments company iZettle after an in-depth, Phase 2, investigation.
Thermo Fisher has abandoned its anticipated purchase of Gatan after an in-depth CMA merger probe highlighted serious competition concerns.
The CMA has found that Iconex’s purchase of two rival receipt paper suppliers Schades and R+S may lead to less choice and higher prices.
A speech delivered by Andrea Coscelli to the OECD/G7 conference on competition and the digital economy.
The CMA has published provisional findings in its inquiry into Tobii’s completed merger with Smartbox.
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