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CMA Annual Plan

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its draft Annual Plan for 2026–27, setting out enforcement priorities and resource allocation amid fiscal constraints. The plan emphasizes the CMA's 4P transformation programme, AI investment, and expanded use of new consumer protection powers across multiple sectors.

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26 Feb 2026 | Committee report linked

Mr Gurr acknowledged that there is scope for the CMA to do more to protect consumers and that the demand is there. However, he told us that the CMA has already started using its new powers. This includes sanctioning eight companies and providing advice to 100 others, across 14 sectors of the economy, as well as issuing fines worth £130 million, which he categorised as “not light touch”. He suggested that the CMA had started by seeking voluntary undertakings since they were quicker to issue an...

Mr Gurr acknowledged that there is scope for the CMA to do more to protect consumers and that the demand is there. However, he told us that the CMA has already started using its new powers. This includes sanctioning eight …

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26 Feb 2026 | Committee report linked

Mr Gurr told us that fiscal constraints mean the CMA cannot expect to hire more people, and it must therefore make the most of those they have. Its 4P transformation programme is vital to achieving this, and he also pointed out that investments in AI will increase the CMA’s productivity. We expect the CMA to complete its 4P transformation programme, and free up resources to allow it to carry out more interventions and act more quickly to protect consumers. (Conclusion, Paragraph 27)

Mr Gurr told us that fiscal constraints mean the CMA cannot expect to hire more people, and it must therefore make the most of those they have. Its 4P transformation programme is vital to achieving this, and he also pointed …

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25 Oct 2022 | Committee report linked

In the context of the Government’s stated aim to drive higher economic growth, we believe the CMA could be doing more to help stimulate economic growth in the UK by conducting more market studies in key sectors of the economy and thinking more about the role of competition in driving productivity. We therefore encourage the CMA to consider this part of its remit in deciding on its work priorities and resource allocations going forward.

In the context of the Government’s stated aim to drive higher economic growth, we believe the CMA could be doing more to help stimulate economic growth in the UK by conducting more market studies in key sectors of the economy …

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25 Oct 2022 | Committee report linked

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 …

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25 Oct 2022 | Committee report linked

The increase in the CMA’s responsibilities and powers is likely to lead to a corresponding increase in its public profile, as businesses and public authorities start to engage with it, or engage more frequently. We believe that would be beneficial and should be embraced by the CMA. We will play a part in increasing accountability of the CMA through enhanced, more regular scrutiny, challenging it when we think necessary.

The increase in the CMA’s responsibilities and powers is likely to lead to a corresponding increase in its public profile, as businesses and public authorities start to engage with it, or engage more frequently. We believe that would be beneficial …

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25 Oct 2022 | Committee report linked

Whilst we support the increase in powers for the CMA, we also share the concern that there is insufficient oversight of the CMA and its performance. Additional powers must therefore come with additional accountability. This Committee will be undertaking more work on parliamentary oversight of the CMA, and other regulators, in 2023. In the interim, we require the CMA to proactively report to this Committee on an ongoing basis.

Whilst we support the increase in powers for the CMA, we also share the concern that there is insufficient oversight of the CMA and its performance. Additional powers must therefore come with additional accountability. This Committee will be undertaking more …

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25 Oct 2022 | Committee report linked

We welcome the Government’s recent proposals to increase the CMA’s ability to fine businesses that abuse their market position, by reducing the minimum turnover threshold for immunity from financial penalties from £50 million to £20 million and imposing penalties of up to 10% of global annual turnover in instances where consumer protection laws are broken.

We welcome the Government’s recent proposals to increase the CMA’s ability to fine businesses that abuse their market position, by reducing the minimum turnover threshold for immunity from financial penalties from £50 million to £20 million and imposing penalties of …

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