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Competition Reform Bill

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


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2026

10 events
14 May 2026 | Consultation (open) Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Microsoft’s business software ecosystem: Invitation to comment

Why linked: Microsoft's business software ecosystem: Invitation to comment — companion consultation document to event 59883 (CMA SMS launch).

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a strategic market status (SMS) investigation into Microsoft’s business software ecosystem. The investigation will look at whether Microsoft holds SMS in business software. We will examine Microsoft’s provision of a range of …

8 May 2026 | Consultation (open) Department for Business and Trade Context · primary home: Defence Industrial Strategy linked evidence

Invest 2035: the UK's modern industrial strategy

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

Invest 2035 green paper names digital and technologies as a growth-driving sector and provides the Industrial Strategy framing CP 1440 builds on.

30 Apr 2026 | Consultation (open) Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Application of the Chapter I Prohibition in the Competition Act 1998 to Technology Transfer Agreements

Why linked: Microsoft strategic market status investigation - CMA applying new SMS powers

This CMA is consulting on draft guidance on the application of the Chapter I prohibition in the Competition Act 1998 to technology transfer agreements.

30 Apr 2026 | Consultation (open) Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Application of the Chapter I Prohibition in the Competition Act 1998 to Technology Transfer Agreements

Why linked: CMA consultation on draft Chapter I technology transfer guidance (April 2026) — substantive guidance reset alongside the Bill.

The CMA is launching its consultation on draft guidance on the application of the Chapter I prohibition in the Competition Act 1998 (CA98) to technology transfer agreements. The purpose of the draft guidance under consultation is to explain how the …

24 Apr 2026 | Consultation (open) Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Transparency and disclosure: updating our general guidance

Why linked: CMA consultation on updating its general transparency and disclosure guidance — operational thread on regulator process reform.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is proposing to update its general guidance on transparency and disclosure by both: withdrawing its guidance on disclosure of information in CMA work (CC7) updating Transparency and disclosure: statement of the CMA’s policy and …

24 Apr 2026 | Consultation (open) Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Transparency and disclosure: updating our general guidance

Why linked: Written question directly about CMA strategic market status investigations; key enforcement mechanism from interpreted scope

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is consulting on updates to its general guidance on transparency and disclosure.

26 Mar 2026 | Consultation outcome Department for Business and Trade linked direct

Draft Technology Transfer Agreements Block Exemption Order

Why linked: Draft Technology Transfer Agreements Block Exemption Order consultation outcome — direct precursor to SI 2026/369.

This technical consultation seeks feedback on the legal drafting of the Competition Act 1998 (Technology Transfer Agreements Block Exemption) Order 2026.

26 Mar 2026 | Government response Department for Business and Trade linked direct

The Competition Act 1998 (Technology Transfer Agreements Block Exemption) Order 2026 – government response

Why linked: Government response to the Tech Transfer Block Exemption Order consultation — directly tied to SI 2026/369.

Government response to the Tech Transfer Block Exemption Order consultation — directly tied to SI 2026/369.

2025

17 events
1 Dec 2025 | Consultation outcome Department for Business and Trade linked direct

The Competition Act 1998 (Public Transport Ticketing Schemes Block Exemption) (Amendment) Order 2025: government consultation response

Why linked: Government consultation response on the Public Transport Ticketing Block Exemption amendment — directly on thread.

Government consultation response on the Public Transport Ticketing Block Exemption amendment — directly on thread.

1 Dec 2025 | Consultation outcome Department for Business and Trade linked direct

Draft amendment to the Competition Act 1998 (Public Transport Ticketing Schemes Block Exemption) Order 2001

Why linked: Draft amendment to the Public Transport Ticketing Schemes Block Exemption Order 2001 consultation — block-exemption refresh.

This consultation seeks feedback on the legal drafting of an Order amending the Competition Act 1998 (Public Transport Ticketing Schemes Block Exemption) Order 2001.

30 Oct 2025 | Government response Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Government response to the consultation on the draft Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) (No.2) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Government response to consultation on merger control regulations (newspaper/foreign powers)—formal policy position

Government response to consultation on merger control regulations (newspaper/foreign powers)—formal policy position

30 Oct 2025 | Consultation outcome Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Consultation on The draft Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) (No.2) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Consultation on Enterprise Act 2002 merger control amendments—core instrument in scope

This consultation seeks views on further changes to the Enterprise Act 2002 (as it will be amended by the draft regulations before Parliament) in order to clarify the scope of the exceptions and to ensure the overall regime works more …

30 Oct 2025 | Consultation (open) Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Consultation on The draft Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) (No.2) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Consultation on the No.2 Newspaper/Foreign Powers Regulations 2025 — continuing Enterprise Act 2002 amending work parallel to the Bill.

Consultation on the No.2 Newspaper/Foreign Powers Regulations 2025 — continuing Enterprise Act 2002 amending work parallel to the Bill.

25 Sep 2025 | Consultation outcome Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Draft rules for digital markets competition regime levy

Why linked: CMA consultation on SMS levy rules—procedural guidance for digital markets regime

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking views on the approach to a levy for the digital markets competition regime and draft strategic market status (SMS) levy rules under Section 110 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act …

7 Aug 2025 | Consultation (closed) Department for Business and Trade linked direct

Consumer Scotland super-complaint application

Why linked: Super-complaint application under Enterprise Act 2002—consumer enforcement mechanism

We are seeking views on the application from Consumer Scotland to be designated as a super-complainant under the Enterprise Act 2002.

14 Jul 2025 | Government response Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Consultation on The Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) Regulations 2024 - government response

Why linked: Government response to 2024 FSI consultation—precursor policy development on merger control

Government response to the 2024 FSI consultation — direct precursor to the May 2025 reset.

14 Jul 2025 | Consultation (open) Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Consultation on The Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) Regulations 2024

Why linked: Consultation on Enterprise Act 2002 newspaper / foreign powers regulations 2024 — example of active EA 2002 amending work in the Bill's window.

Predecessor 2024 FSI consultation directly tied to the regime.

15 May 2025 | Consultation outcome Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Consultation on updating the media mergers regime

Why linked: Consultation on updating the media mergers regime — directly relevant to the newspaper/foreign powers SI track.

Technical consultation on proposed amendments to the Enterprise Act 2002 relating to government intervention in media mergers.

15 May 2025 | Consultation outcome Department for Business and Trade linked direct

Draft strategic steer to the Competition and Markets Authority

Why linked: Draft strategic steer to CMA - government priorities for CMA enforcement directly relevant to competition reform policy direction

This steer sets out government priorities for the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

15 May 2025 | Consultation (open) Department for Business and Trade linked direct

Draft strategic steer to the Competition and Markets Authority

Why linked: Draft strategic steer to CMA (2025-05-15 consultation_open) - directly linked to implementation of reform priorities

Draft strategic steer to CMA (2025-05-15 consultation_open) - directly linked to implementation of reform priorities

9 May 2025 | Consultation outcome Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

SMS investigations into Apple and Google’s mobile ecosystems

Why linked: CMA SMS investigations (Apple and Google mobile)—digital markets enforcement

How to share your views on the Strategic Market Status (SMS) investigations into Apple’s and Google’s mobile ecosystems.

27 Feb 2025 | Consultation outcome Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

SMS investigation into Google's general search and search advertising services

Why linked: CMA consultation on Google SMS in search—digital markets investigation

Invitation to Comment on the Strategic Market Status (SMS) investigation into Google’s general search and search advertising services.

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2024

4 events
5 Nov 2024 | Consultation outcome Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Draft new guidance for the markets regime in the Enterprise Act 2002

Why linked: CMA draft new guidance for the markets regime in the Enterprise Act 2002 — operationalising DMCCA-amended markets regime.

The CMA is consulting on its draft new guidance for the markets regime in the Enterprise Act 2002, as amended by the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024.

2 Aug 2024 | Consultation (closed) Payment Systems Regulator linked direct

CMA seeks views on settlement discounts for competition cases

Why linked: CMA consultation on settlement discounts for competition cases — operational reform of CA98 enforcement, directly on thread.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is consulting, as part of a wider package of proposals, on changes to settlement discounts available for non-cartel and abuse of dominance conduct under the Competition Act 1998 (CA98).

18 Mar 2024 | Consultation outcome Department for Business and Trade linked direct

Competition and consumer protection related information sharing

Why linked: Consultation on competition and consumer protection related information sharing — directly tied to Enterprise Act 2002 reform thread.

This consultation is seeking views on the government's proposal to amend the Enterprise Act 2002.

2023

4 events
12 May 2023 | Consultation (open) Department for Business and Trade linked direct

Draft strategic steer to the Competition and Markets Authority, 2023

Why linked: Draft strategic steer to the CMA 2023 - government priorities document shaping competition enforcement framework

Draft strategic steer to the CMA 2023 - government priorities document shaping competition enforcement framework

2 May 2023 | Consultation outcome Department for Business and Trade Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked direct

Draft order: The Competition Act 1998 (Motor Vehicle Agreements Block Exemption) Order 2023 (MVBEO)

Why linked: Consultation on Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Order—Competition Act 1998 exemption policy

This technical consultation seeks feedback on the legal drafting of Competition Act 1998 (Motor Vehicle Agreements Block Exemption) Order 2023.

23 Mar 2023 | Consultation outcome Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Competition and Markets Authority Annual Plan 2023 to 2024 consultation

Why linked: CMA Annual Plan 2023-24 consultation - strategic planning for competition enforcement relevant to reform context

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is consulting on its draft annual plan for 2023 to 2024.

2022

5 events
6 May 2022 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

A new pro-competition regime for digital markets

Why linked: Consultation outcome on 'A new pro-competition regime for digital markets' - foundational policy consultation informing the Competition Reform Bill

In this consultation, the government sets out its proposals for a new pro-competition regime for digital markets.

6 May 2022 | Government response Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

A new pro-competition regime for digital markets - government response to consultation

Why linked: 2022 government response on pro-competition digital markets regime—core policy response informing Competition Reform Bill scope

2022 government response on pro-competition digital markets regime—core policy response informing Competition Reform Bill scope

20 Apr 2022 | Consultation (closed) Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked direct

Post-implementation review of the Competition Appeal Tribunal Rules 2015: call for evidence

Why linked: Post-implementation review of the CAT Rules 2015 call for evidence — feeds CAT procedure reform.

We're seeking views on the Competition Appeal Tribunal Rules of procedure which were updated in 2015 following an independent review of the 2003 rules by Sir John Mummery.

20 Apr 2022 | Government response Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked direct

Reforming competition and consumer policy: government response

Why linked: 2022 government response to competition and consumer policy reform consultation—directly feeds into Competition Reform Bill legislative development

2022 government response to competition and consumer policy reform consultation—directly feeds into Competition Reform Bill legislative development

2021

2 events
1 Apr 2021 | Government response Department for Business and Trade Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked direct

State of Competition report 2020: government response

Why linked: Government response to State of Competition report 2020 - foundational policy response informing reform agenda

The government’s response to the Competition and Markets Authority’s first State of Competition report.