UK CMA Cases

Referral of DESNZ's Proposed £46.5M Subsidy to ITM Power UK Ltd

The CMA's Subsidy Advice Unit has accepted a referral from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero regarding a proposed £46.5 million capital grant to ITM Power UK Ltd. The subsidy will support construction of a 1GW electrolyser manufacturing facility in Sheffield to boost UK low-carbon hydrogen production capacity. The SAU will evaluate whether the subsidy complies with UK subsidy control requirements and publish its report by 26 May 2026.

CMA SAU Accepts Report Request for Mayoral Growth Subsidy Scheme

The UK Competition and Markets Authority's Subsidy Advice Unit has accepted a request to report on the proposed Mayoral Revolving Growth Subsidy Scheme. The scheme, proposed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, aims to provide subsidies via patient capital to unlock commercial development and will run for 30 years.

Pasta Evangelists Consumer Protection Enforcement Case Opened

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened an enforcement case against Pasta Evangelists Limited concerning potential breaches of consumer protection law related to obtaining and disclosing consumer reviews. The investigation will gather evidence on whether customers were offered discounts for 5-star reviews without disclosure, potentially misleading consumers.

CMA investigates Just Eat consumer protection

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened an investigation into Just Eat.co.uk Limited regarding potential breaches of consumer protection law related to its star ratings system. The investigation will assess whether Just Eat's practices provide consumers with a misleading picture of restaurant and grocer quality.

Feefo Consumer Protection Enforcement Investigation

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened an investigation into Feefo Holdings Limited for potential violations of consumer protection law regarding the publication of online reviews and star ratings. The investigation will examine whether Feefo unfairly presented consumer experiences by not publishing certain 1-star reviews.

CMA Investigates Dignity for Unfair Consumer Practices

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened an investigation into Dignity Group Holdings Limited regarding potential unfair commercial practices related to obtaining consumer reviews for crematoria services. The investigation will gather evidence to determine if Dignity has infringed consumer protection law.

CMA Investigates Autotrader Consumer Reviews and Star Ratings

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened an investigation into Autotrader Limited regarding potential breaches of consumer protection law related to the publication of online reviews and star ratings. The investigation will examine whether certain 1-star reviews were withheld, potentially misleading consumers about customer experiences.

Center Parcs Scotland Subsidy Referral Accepted by SAU

The UK's Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has accepted a request to advise South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) on a proposed £30.033 million subsidy to Center Parcs Scotland Limited for a new holiday village. The SAU will evaluate SOSE's assessment of compliance with subsidy control requirements.

CMA Referral of Viking CCUS Development Fund Subsidy

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has accepted a request for advice from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) regarding a proposed subsidy for the Viking Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) Development Fund. The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) will provide a report evaluating DESNZ's assessment of the subsidy's compliance with subsidy control requirements.

CMA Investigates Hotel Data Sharing for Competition Law Infringement

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened an investigation into suspected anti-competitive information sharing among hotel providers via a data services provider. The investigation, which commenced on March 2, 2026, involves major hotel chains including CoStar, Hilton, IHG, and Marriott.