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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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3 Feb 2026 | Guidance Competition and Markets Authority evidence

CMA’s approach to market studies and investigations

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

The Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) processes for investigating market reviews, market studies and market investigations.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Guidance on CMA market reviews, market studies,… (168pp)
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↓ Previous guidance: market studies and market investigations… (57pp)
19 Dec 2025 | Guidance Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

Mergers: guidance on jurisdiction and procedure

Why linked: CMA guidance on mergers jurisdiction and procedure under Enterprise Act 2002 — core statutory basis for merger control reform scope

How the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) operates the mergers control regime under the Enterprise Act 2002.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Mergers: guidance on the CMA’s jurisdiction and… (199pp)
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↓ Mergers: guidance on the CMA’s jurisdiction and procedure (… (193pp) ↓ Mergers: guidance on the CMA’s jurisdiction and procedure (… (180pp)
4 Jun 2025 | Guidance CAA Competition and Markets Authority Financial Conduct Authority Ofcom Office of Rail and Road Ofgem Payment Systems Regulator The Water Services Regulation Authority linked direct

Competition Act 1998 cases in the sectors regulated by UKCN members

Why linked: Competition Act 1998 cases by UKCN members—sectoral regulator enforcement guidance

Details of all cases regulated by members of the UK Competition Network (UKCN).

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Competition Act 1998 cases in the regulated sec…
2 Jan 2025 | Guidance Competition and Markets Authority linked direct

CMA investigation procedures in Competition Act 1998 cases: CMA8

Why linked: CMA's CA98 investigation procedures guidance — operational baseline for any antitrust changes in the Bill.

Guidance on processes that the CMA uses when using its powers under the Competition Act 1998 (CA98) to investigate suspected infringements of competition law.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Guidance on the CMA's investigation procedures … (88pp)