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  • Webinar: the SAU's first monitoring report on the effectiveness of the Subsidy Control Act 2022 and its impact on competition and investment in the UK

    The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) laid its first monitoring report in Parliament on 25 June 2026. This webinar goes over the key findings of our review of the effectiveness of the Subsidy Control Act 2022, and its impact on competition and investment in the UK. The report covers the period from the commencement of the Act on 4 January 2023, through to 30 March 2026. We will cover our key findings on: public authorities' experiences of identifying and assessing subsidies and... More
    Created 16 June 2026

  • Application of the Chapter I Prohibition in the Competition Act 1998 to Technology Transfer Agreements

    The CMA is launching its consultation on draft guidance on the application of the Chapter I prohibition in the Competition Act 1998 (CA98) to technology transfer agreements. The purpose of the draft guidance under consultation is to explain how the CMA applies the Chapter I prohibition to technology transfer agreements. Background The draft guidance in particular describes the application of the Technology Transfer Block Exemption Order 2026 (the... More
    Closed 11 June 2026

  • Microsoft’s business software ecosystem: Invitation to comment

    The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a strategic market status (SMS) investigation into Microsoft’s business software ecosystem. The investigation will look at whether Microsoft holds SMS in business software. We will examine Microsoft’s provision of a range of business software products used by UK organisations, including productivity software, personal computer and server operating systems, database management systems and security software. We will... More
    Closed 4 June 2026

  • Draft revised guidance on our approach to assessing merger efficiencies

    The CMA has been delivering a programme of work to embed our 4Ps framework – pace, predictability, proportionality, and process – across our merger control function. In January 2026, we launched a review into our approach to the assessment of rivalry-enhancing efficiencies in mergers. We are now consulting on proposed updates to our guidelines. We have published: draft revised guidance, which is intended to replace the text currently in paragraphs 8.2 to 8.27 of our... More
    Opened 3 June 2026

  • Transparency and disclosure: updating our general guidance

    The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is proposing to update its general guidance on transparency and disclosure by both: withdrawing its guidance on disclosure of information in CMA work (CC7) updating Transparency and disclosure: statement of the CMA’s policy and approach (CMA6) The updates to CMA6 are intended to both: consolidate and streamline our general guidance on transparency and disclosure in a single document,... More
    Closed 22 May 2026

  • Procurement fraud risk webinar

    Registration is now closed. Please do not complete the registration form. If you have any questions, please email events@cma.gov.uk Bid-rigging poses a serious risk to government procurement. When suppliers collude rather than compete, costs rise and wrongdoing is deliberately concealed — with public sector bodies among those affected. Join this free webinar with enforcement leads Richard Brown and Sarah Cawthorne at the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), to learn how to... More
    Created 5 May 2026

  • Live Q&A event: CMA graduate scheme 2026

    Registration closed at 23:59 on Tuesday 21 April 2026. Watch the live Q&A event over on our YouTube channel . Applications for our 2026 graduate scheme are open! To help give you a more in-depth understanding about the graduate scheme and CMA life, we hosted a live Q&A event. We've launched the sixth year of our Delivery Graduate Scheme, with a number of positions at HEO grade available within the CMA from September 2026. We’re looking for candidates... More
    Closed 21 April 2026

  • Consumer protection and enforcement: what businesses need to know

    In conversation with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), hosted by Weightmans. The behavioural science is clear - erosion of consumer trust damages reputation and negatively impacts B2C sales. When consumers trust the information in front of them, they spend more confidently. Fair dealing businesses thrive. These natural incentives are now bolstered by the CMA's strengthened enforcement powers. Join us in Manchester for an afternoon exploring what the new consumer enforcement... More
    Created 2 April 2026

  • Share your experiences of private dental services: for dental professionals

    This call for views is now closed This call for views was open from 5 to 19 March 2026. About this market study The Competition and Markets Authority has launched a market study into the UK’s private dentistry market. We are looking at: how private dentistry works how well it works for consumers whether it could work better We are focusing on the supply of private dentistry. By private dental services, we mean any dental care or treatment a... More
    Closed 19 March 2026

  • Share your experiences of private dental services: for consumers

    This call for views is now closed This call for views was open from 5 to 19 March 2026. About this market study The Competition and Markets Authority has launched a market study into the UK’s private dentistry market. We are looking at: how the private dentistry market works how well it is working for consumers whether it could work better By private dental services, we mean any dental care or treatment you choose to purchase for you or your... More
    Closed 19 March 2026

  • Private dentistry market study: email sign up form

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    Created 4 March 2026
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