The CMA is generally well regarded domestically. However, awareness of its work appears to be low in the UK, both amongst the public and amongst businesses. We agree that awareness of the CMA’s work and the value which it adds is necessary if it is to have credibility. We encourage the CMA to be more proactive in explaining to the public how its work has delivered for consumers, both in its annual reporting and its press notices.

The CMA is generally well regarded domestically. However, awareness of its work appears to be low in the UK, both amongst the public and amongst businesses. We agree that awareness of the CMA’s work and the value which it adds is necessary if it is to have credibility. We encourage the CMA to be more proactive in explaining to the public how its work has delivered for consumers, both in its annual reporting and its press notices. Type: conclusion | Number: 3 | Paragraph: 39 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: The CMA agrees it is important to communicate effectively and endeavours to be visible, transparent and trusted, communicating its work accurately in an accessible manner. We are doing so in three ways. First, the CMA uses press notices and news stories to inform audiences in print, online and broad