UK CMA Publications

CMA SAU accepted DESNZ referral, £64m grant for Port Talbot

CMA SAU accepted DESNZ referral, £64m grant for Port Talbot

Apple and Google App Store Rules - Call for Evidence

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued an open call for evidence regarding recent developments in Apple and Google's app store rules across multiple jurisdictions. Both Apple and Google hold strategic market status in the UK for mobile platforms. The CMA is seeking stakeholder views on changes these companies have made or propose to make to their app store rules. Comments must be submitted by 5pm on 22 April 2026.

Actions on Business Software and Cloud Services

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published a package of actions on business software and cloud services under the UK digital markets competition regime on 31 March 2026. The guidance sets out regulatory expectations for technology companies providing cloud infrastructure and business software solutions in the United Kingdom. This marks the CMA's formal exercise of its digital markets competition powers targeting these sectors.

Actions on Business Software and Cloud Services Through UK Digital Markets Competition Regime

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published its final package of actions and remedies on business software and cloud services through the UK digital markets competition regime on 31 March 2026. The guidance applies to designated technology firms operating in UK business software and cloud markets. This establishes new competitive requirements that affected platforms must implement.

WMCA Bus Network Support Grant subsidy scheme referral

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has accepted a request for advice on the West Midlands Combined Authority's (WMCA) proposed Bus Network Support Grant subsidy scheme. The scheme proposes up to £145.3 million to bus operators to maintain services during a transition to franchised routes.

SAU Report on Electric Car Grant Subsidy Scheme

The UK's Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has published a report advising the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) on its proposed Electric Car Grant subsidy scheme. The report evaluates the scheme's compliance with the Subsidy Control Act 2022.

CMA Final Decision Report on Pet Veterinary Services

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its final decision report following a market study into veterinary services for household pets. The report outlines findings and potential remedies to address competition and consumer issues identified in the market.

Subsidy Control Report on Zero Emission Truck/Van Grants

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published an independent report evaluating the proposed Zero Emission Truck Grant (ZETG) and Zero Emission Van Grant (ZEVG) Scheme. The report assesses the scheme's compliance with the Subsidy Control Act 2022.

CMA Implements Major Reforms to UK Veterinary Sector

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has concluded its investigation into veterinary services for pets, implementing major reforms to increase competition and transparency. These legally binding measures, including price lists and a price comparison website, will begin to take effect later this year to help pet owners make more informed decisions.

CMA Guidance on Veterinary Business Ownership, Prices, and Services

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published final guidance for veterinary businesses following its market investigation into pet vet services. The guidance introduces new requirements ('remedies') focused on transparency of ownership, pricing, treatment information, prescribing practices, out-of-hours contracts, and complaint management.