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  • IP Insight: June 2014

    Monthly newsletter from the Intellectual Property Office, bringing you the latest developments in the world of Intellectual Property.

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  • Energy market referred to CMA

    The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is to carry out an investigation into the GB energy market after Ofgem announced its decision to refer earlier today.

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  • CMA refers gyms merger for in-depth investigation

    The CMA today referred the merger between Pure Gym Limited and The Gym Limited for an in-depth merger investigation.

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  • National Fraud Authority annual report and accounts 2013 to 2014

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by Karen Bradley and in the House of Lords by Lord Taylor of Holbeach.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Small businesses at the heart of the legislative agenda

    The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill has been introduced to Parliament today (25 June 2014)

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • NHS trusts mergers: where have we got to?

    Opening remarks given by CMA Chairman David Currie at a discussion dinner with Monitor, organised by Public Policy Projects.

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  • Conference: Annual report and speaker presentations

    The Groceries Code Adjudicator's first annual report together with all plenary presentations are now available.

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  • Groceries Code Adjudicator reports success on forensic audits

    Large retailers act after encouragement from the Adjudicator to time limit audits and reduce burden on suppliers.

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  • CMA accepts commitments to improve access to road fuels market in the Western Isles

    The CMA has today accepted binding commitments from Certas Energy UK Limited (Certas) and DCC plc which aim to improve competition in the supply of petrol and diesel to filling stations in the Western Isles of Scotland.

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  • Encouraging investment in our electricity system

    Today the Government’s overhaul of the electricity market pushes forward, with secondary legislation for the Electricity Market Reform (EMR) programme laid in Parliament.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cracking Ideas amongst UK’s young people

    Innovative young people from England, Wales and Scotland have been awarded national prizes in the Cracking Ideas 2013-14 competition.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New energy data sharing systems to be developed

    New systems are being developed to make it easier and quicker to switch energy providers.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Better Regulation

    Ambassador Wightman speaks at opening of Korea’s new cost in cost out centre

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK pioneer wins European Inventor Award for research

    Professor Christofer Toumazou wins the prestigious European Inventor Award 2014 for research.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Holidaymakers warned to watch out for highway robbers in Spain

    The British Embassy in Spain alerts holidaymakers to gangs of highway robbers targeting foreign-registered vehicles and hire cars.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • CMA issues no grounds for action decision in sports bras investigation

    The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has decided to close its investigation into allegations of price-fixing involving sports bra manufacturer DBApparel UK Ltd (DBA) and 3 UK department stores.

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  • Patchy consumer rights awareness means thousands still losing out

    New government research shows UK consumers feel confident and knowledgeable when choosing and buying goods and services.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • CMA publishes consumer protection guidance for lettings industry

    The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today published comprehensive guidance for lettings professionals to help improve their understanding of, and compliance with, consumer protection law.

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  • Opportunities at the CMA

    The Competition and Markets Authority is currently recruiting a number of posts across the organisation.

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  • Less bureaucracy for pharmaceutical firms

    Regulators for the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector have pledged to reduce bureaucratic burdens on firms.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government