Competition Reform Bill

HMCTS Civil Business Centre performance information

Why linked: HMCTS Civil Business Centre performance information — adjacent litigation infrastructure context.

Details of processing or reply times for work at the County Court Business Centre (Northampton).

The King's Speech 2026 – Background Briefing Notes (PDF)

Why linked: King's Speech 2026 Background Briefing Notes explicitly naming Competition Reform Bill as a legislative item

The full PDF of the King's Speech 2026 background briefing notes from the Prime Minister's Office, containing dedicated section on the Railways and Passenger Benefits Bill (p.75) setting out the rationale for establishing Great British Railways.

King's Speech announces Competition Reform Bill

Why linked: The King's Speech 2026 and official briefing notes announce the Competition Reform Bill as part of the government's legislative programme.

The King's Speech 2026 bill to reform competition policy and enforcement so markets operate more effectively for consumers, businesses and growth.

Merger investigation outcomes

Why linked: CMA merger investigation outcomes index page — live operational record of merger control under amended EA02.

Outcomes of merger investigations carried out by the CMA under the Enterprise Act 2002.

CMA board: register of interests

Why linked: CMA board register of interests (May 2026) — institutional context for CMA leadership.

The register of interests of the members of the Competition and Markets Authority board.

CMA structure

Why linked: CMA structure (May 2026) — institutional context.

Structure of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

CMA panel member biographies and disclosures of interest

Why linked: CMA panel member biographies and disclosures of interest (Apr 2026) — institutional context.

Decisions on the Competition and Markets Authority's phase 2 markets and mergers work are taken by independent groups of panel members.

Competition Act 1998 directions and commitments register

Why linked: Competition Act 1998 directions and commitments register — operational evidence of enforcement regime being reformed

Register of directions and commitments that are currently in force.

Competition Act 1998: public register of decisions

Why linked: Competition Act 1998 public register of decisions — demonstrates current enforcement practice under statutory basis in scope

The public register of decisions made under the Competition Act 1998 (CA98).

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Alternative Dispute) Regulations 2026

Why linked: DBT policy page collecting the April 2026 ADR Regulations — useful operational pointer for analysts.

Statutory instruments for Alternative Dispute Resolution regulations from the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024.

Industrial Strategy

Why linked: Filled the "Government industrial strategy documents that reference competition reform" gap via web research

Strategy document setting out a new economic approach to backing the UK’s strengths, with ambitious plans for 8 high-growth sectors.

CMA Annual Report and Accounts 2024 to 2025

Why linked: Filled the "CMA strategic priorities and annual reports contextualising the reform agenda" gap via web research

The Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) Annual Report and Accounts cover the financial year 2024 to 2025.

Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) Regulations 2025: Impact Assessments — RPC Opinion (Green-Rated)

Why linked: RPC Opinion on the EA 2002 (Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) Regulations 2025 IAs — independent scrutiny of the adjacent merger SI.

Regulatory Policy Committee opinion of DCMS's impact assessments (IA) in respect of the regulations.

Strategic steer to the Competition and Markets Authority

Why linked: Filled the "CMA strategic priorities and enforcement guidance updates" gap via web research

In response to: Strategic steer to the Competition and Markets Authority

Strategic steer to the Competition and Markets Authority

Why linked: Strategic Steer to the Competition and Markets Authority (May 2025) — executive partner to the legislative reform.

This strategic steer sets out the government’s growth-focused priorities for the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

CMA's CA98 investigation procedures guidance: CMA8 (updated January 2025)

Why linked: Updated CMA8 guidance on Competition Act 1998 investigation procedures — operational manifestation of reform direction.

The CMA updated its guidance on investigation procedures in Competition Act 1998 cases (CMA8) to reflect changes made by the DMCC Act 2024, including new overseas investigative assistance powers.

The State of UK Competition Report 2024

Why linked: State of UK Competition Report 2024 - analysis of competition across UK economy contextualising reform need

Analysis examining how well competition is working across the UK economy.

Overview of the CMA's Provisional Approach to Implement the New Digital Markets Competition Regime

Why linked: Filled the "CMA strategic market status investigations and designations" gap via web research

A January 2024 CMA overview document published explicitly to support parliamentary scrutiny of Part 1 of the DMCC Bill, setting out the CMA's planned approach to SMS investigations and designations, conduct requirements, and pro-competition interventions.

Competition reform: policy summary briefing

Why linked: Competition reform: policy summary briefing (Dec 2023) - direct policy paper on competition reform

Competition reform: policy summary briefing (Dec 2023) - direct policy paper on competition reform

In response to: Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill: supporting documentation

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill: supporting documentation

Why linked: Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill supporting documentation - predecessor/related legislation to Competition Reform Bill

Supporting documentation for legislation which gives the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) new, targeted powers to drive competition and protect consumers.

Strategic steer to the Competition and Markets Authority 2023

Why linked: Strategic steer to the CMA 2023 - policy paper setting government priorities for competition enforcement

Strategic steer to the CMA 2023 - policy paper setting government priorities for competition enforcement

In response to: Strategic steer to the Competition and Markets Authority 2023

Strategic steer to the Competition and Markets Authority 2023

Why linked: Strategic steer to the CMA 2023 - policy paper setting government priorities for competition enforcement

This steer sets out the government’s priorities for the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), outlining areas of focus for the CMA.

Terms of Reference for John Penrose MP report on competition policy

Why linked: Terms of Reference for John Penrose MP report on competition policy - foundational independent review informing reform agenda

The terms of reference for an independent report on competition policy due later this year.

Government's strategic steer to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)

Why linked: Government's strategic steer to the CMA 2019 - historical context for evolution of competition policy framework

Government issues a non-binding strategic steer to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for each Parliament.