CMA opens investigation into anti-competitive arrangements in the private healthcare sector

The CMA has opened an investigation into suspected anti-competitive arrangements in the private healthcare sector under the Competition Act 1998. Click here.

CMA issues initial enforcement order in relation to Amazon's minority stake in Deliveroo

The CMA has issued an initial enforcement order in relation to the acquisition by Amazon of certain rights and a minority shareholding in Deliveroo. Click here.

European Commission fines Sanrio €6.2 million for restricting cross-border sales of Hello Kitty products

The European Commission has fined Sanrio €6.2 million for restricting cross-border sales of merchandising products featuring Hello Kitty characters. Click here

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  • The Secretary for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has decided not to intervene on public interest grounds in Bauer Media Group's acquisition of Celador Radio Broadcasting Ltd, Lincs FM Group Ltd, UKRD and Wireless Media Group. Click here.
  • Ofwat has opened an investigation into whether Thames Water Utilities Limited has contravened the prohibition in Chapter II of the Competition Act 1998 by abusing a dominant position. Click here.

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