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  • The government response to the Competition and Markets Authority’s report on the super-complaint by Which?.

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Review considering the case for allowing businesses to take civil action against copycat packaging.

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

  • Update on Government amendments to the Energy Bill 2015 on the proposed grace period relating to the closure of the Renewables Obligation (RO) for new onshore wind from 1 April 2016

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • A consultation on proposed changes to the CMA's market investigations guidelines, in relation to the use of ‘sunset clauses’ in remedies.

  • The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is consulting on commitments in its investigation into the carriage of freight by rail.

  • Discussion document and accompanying impact assessment.

  • Consultation on removing preliminary accreditation from the Feed-in Tariff (FITs).

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • This consultation seeks views on the levy allocation methodology to fund the Oil and Gas Authority.

  • We’re asking for views on recommendations from Sir John Mummery's independent review of the Competition Appeal Tribunal rules of procedure.

  • The CMA invited comments on whether to open a review into the Northern Ireland PCA Banking Market Investigation Order 2008.

  • A consultation on CMA's draft guidance on our power to approve voluntary redress schemes in cases where competition law has been infringed.

  • Describes what the Consumer Rights Act 2015 aims to achieve and when it came into effect.

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • A consultation on draft guidance on the new unfair contract terms provisions in the Consumer Rights Bill.

  • Seeking views on how we plan to implement retail exits reform for water companies in England.

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

  • The estimated direct financial benefits to consumers from the CMA’s competition, markets, mergers and consumer work.

  • The CMA consulted on whether to review monopoly remedies put in place before 2005.

  • Consultation on measures aimed at ensuring more effective provision of advice to local planning authorities in relation to surface water drainage management.

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

  • Government response to the Energy and Climate Change Committee report on the implementation of Electricity Market Reform, laid in the House on 24 June 2015.

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • A report on the CMA’s review of issues affecting consumers on low incomes and how the CMA might address these.

  • Explains government policy and actions to encourage consumer dispute resolution without going to court, including details of the regulations.

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government