UK CMA Publications

CMA Response to Chancellor on Pricing Pressures and Competition

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has responded to the Chancellor of the Exchequer regarding pricing pressures and competition. The CMA outlines its actions to monitor prices, protect consumers, and ensure effective competition in key markets.

CMA Consumer Forum Meeting Notes Published

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published the meeting notes from its Consumer Forum held on 10 February 2026. These notes document discussions aimed at ensuring consumer perspectives are integrated into the CMA's ongoing work.

CMA Consumer Forum Terms of Reference Published

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published the terms of reference for its Consumer Forum. This forum brings together the CMA and UK consumer representative organisations to ensure consumer perspectives are central to the CMA's work.

CMA assessing Aldi/Lidl for Large Grocery Retailer designation

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is assessing whether Aldi and Lidl meet the criteria to be designated as Large Grocery Retailers under the Groceries Market Investigation (Controlled Land) Order 2010. The CMA has launched an Invitation to Comment, which closes on April 13, 2026.

CMA examines heating oil prices amid Middle East conflict

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is examining concerns about rising heating oil prices due to the Middle East conflict. The CMA is investigating reports of cancelled orders and significant price increases, engaging with suppliers to assess potential breaches of consumer protection law.

CMA Response to UK Competition Regime Consultation

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its response to the Department for Business and Trade's consultation on refining the UK's competition regime. The response addresses proposals aimed at improving the pace, predictability, proportionality, and process of competition law enforcement.

CMA Finalizes Water Company Bill Increases

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a final decision on disputed price controls for five water companies, allowing an average bill increase of 2.2%. The CMA rejected 83% of the increases sought by the companies, granting £463 million in additional revenue, down from a provisional £556 million.

CMA Report on Agentic AI's Consumer Impact

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published a report analyzing the potential impact of agentic AI on consumers. The report outlines how agentic AI is currently used, its future implications, and provides guidance for businesses on mitigating risks.

CMA Guidance on Consumer Law for AI Agents

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published new guidance for businesses on complying with consumer protection law when using AI agents. The guidance clarifies that businesses remain responsible for the actions of AI agents they deploy and outlines how to train them to ensure legal compliance.

CMA Considers Energy Licence Appeal Decision Deadline

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering appeals from 5 energy companies against modifications to gas distribution licences made by Ofgem. The CMA is expected to decide whether to grant permission to appeal by 31 March 2026.