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  • Google’s general search services: proposed user choice conduct requirement

    In October 2025, the CMA designated Google as having strategic market status in the provision of general search and search advertising (together, general search services). On 28 January 2026, we consulted on a series of conduct requirements in relation to its general search services. This included a proposed conduct requirement to improve the way that Google presents choices to consumers, and how they influence decision making (its 'choice architecture'). We have considered the... More
    Opened 23 September 2026

  • Unfair contract terms refresher: the law and the CMA’s updated guidance

    REGISTRATION CLOSED AT 2PM ON 23 SEPTEMBER The CMA published updated guidance on unfair contract terms on 22 July 2026. This webinar will provide a practical refresher on the UCT legal framework and help stakeholders navigate the updated guidance. What the webinar will cover Refresher of unfair contract terms law The structure and content of the CMA’s updated guidance How to ensure your contracts comply with the law Who should attend ... More
    Closed 23 September 2026

  • Provisional decision: strategic review of CMA markets remedies

    The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is consulting on its provisional decision to amend or remove the remedies that may no longer be needed, following changes to how markets work, regulation, or consumer behaviour. Market remedies are designed to fix competition problems identified during market investigations. They play an important role but businesses need to dedicate money and resources to comply with them, so it is important remedies remain fit for purpose. This follows... More
    Closed 11 September 2026

  • Vets market investigation: draft substantive Order and Undertakings

    This consultation is closed. It was open from 21 July to 20 August 2026. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published the consultation responses and the final: Veterinary Services Market Investigation Order 2026 Veterinary Services Market Investigation Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Undertakings 2026 This is an important milestone. The Order introduces legally binding measures benefiting millions of UK pet owners. These include... More
    Closed 20 August 2026

  • Share your experiences and perspectives: for independent dental practices

    The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is looking at how the private dentistry market works, how well it works for consumers, and whether it could work better The CMA is particularly keen to hear from independent dental practice owners to inform its review and any possible recommendations. Your insights will help the CMA build a balanced picture of the private dentistry market and understand the realities faced by independent practices. More
    Closed 14 August 2026

  • Apply to be a CMA non-governmental adviser for 2026 to 2027

    We're opening an expression of interest (EOI) to recruit a cohort of non-governmental advisers (NGA) for the September 2026 to August 2027 International Competition Network (ICN) year. This page sets out background on the ICN, the role of NGAs and more information on how to express interest in becoming an NGA for the CMA this year. About the International Competition Network The ICN is a network of more than 140 competition agencies set up with a view... More
    Closed 13 August 2026

  • Vets market investigation: draft Funding Order and Undertakings

    This consultation is closed. It was open from 30 June to 30 July 2026. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published the consultation responses and the final: Veterinary Services Market Investigation (Funding) Order 2026 (Funding Order) Veterinary Services Market Investigation Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (Funding) Undertakings 2026 (RCVS Funding Undertakings) In March 2026, we published the final report of our market investigation into... More
    Closed 30 July 2026

  • Proposed steering conduct requirement for Google’s mobile platform

    The CMA is consulting on a proposed steering conduct requirement for Google’s mobile platform to allow developers to ‘steer’ users out of the app, including to complete transactions on fair and reasonable terms (‘Steering CR’). In October 2025, the CMA designated Google as having strategic market status in the provision of its mobile platform . This consultation invites comments on our proposal for a Steering CR, under the UK’s digital markets competition regime. The... More
    Closed 28 July 2026

  • Proposed steering conduct requirement for Apple’s mobile platform

    The CMA is consulting on a proposed steering conduct requirement for Apple’s mobile platform to allow developers to ‘steer’ users out of the app, including to complete transactions on fair and reasonable terms (‘Steering CR’). In October 2025, the CMA designated Apple as having strategic market status in the provision of its mobile platform. This consultation invites comments on our proposal for a Steering CR, under the UK’s digital markets competition regime. The... More
    Closed 28 July 2026

  • Families: share your experiences of childcare services

    This call for views is now closed. Thank you to everyone who responded. About this call for views The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is looking into early years education and childcare services. These are services for children from birth until they start school around the age of 4 or 5 years old. For example, it includes childminders, nurseries, pre-schools and playgroups. Throughout this call for views, we refer to these services as 'childcare'. The... More
    Closed 26 July 2026

  • Other interested people: share your experiences of childcare services

    This call for views is now closed. Thank you to everyone who responded. About this call for views The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is looking into early years education and childcare services. These are services for children from birth until they start school around the age of 4 or 5 years old, which are delivered by: childminders providers such as nurseries, pre-schools or playgroups Throughout this call for views, we refer to these services... More
    Closed 26 July 2026

  • Professionals and providers: share your experiences of childcare services

    This call for views is now closed. Thank you to everyone who responded. About this call for views The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is looking into early years education and childcare services. These are services for children from birth until they start school around the age of 4 or 5 years old which are delivered by: childminders providers such as nurseries, pre-schools or playgroups Throughout this call for views, we refer to these... More
    Closed 26 July 2026

  • Childcare market study launch webinar for providers

    REGISTRATION HAS NOW CLOSED In case you missed it, the webinar recording is now available . This webinar is for stakeholders who want to find out more about our early years education and childcare market study (MS). The CMA will present information about the process the MS will follow, and there will be an opportunity for you to provide your initial views and ask questions about the process. What the webinar will cover The CMA's early years education and childcare... More
    Closed 20 July 2026

  • 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
    Closed 20 July 2026

  • Childcare market study launch webinar

    REGISTRATION HAS NOW CLOSED In case you missed it, the webinar recording is now available . This webinar is for stakeholders who want to find out more about our early years education and childcare market study (MS). The CMA will present information about the process the MS will follow, and there will be an opportunity for you to provide your initial views and ask questions about the process. What the webinar will cover The CMA's early years education and... More
    Closed 15 July 2026

  • Draft revised guidance on our approach to assessing merger efficiencies

    This consultation is now closed. It was open from 3 June 2026 to 1 July 2026. We have published updated merger assessment guidelines , which incorporate our final revised guidance on merger efficiencies. We also published the responses to our consultation . About this consultation 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 ... More
    Closed 1 July 2026

  • Childcare market study: email sign up form

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    Created 19 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

  • 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
    Closed 28 May 2026

  • Transparency and disclosure: updating our general guidance

    This consultation is closed. It was open from 24 April to 22 May 2026. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published updated guidance on the CMA’s policy and approach to transparency and information disclosure (CMA6) and has withdrawn guidance on disclosure of information in CMA work (CC7) . About this consultation The CMA proposed to update its general guidance on transparency and disclosure by both: withdrawing its guidance on disclosure... More
    Closed 22 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. A summary of responses is included in our July update. We are seeking input from independent dental practices We are seeking experiences and perspectives of independent dental practices until 31 July. 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... 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. A summary of responses is included in our July update. 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... 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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