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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

26 events
29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the implications for competition and market access of the integration of AI tools into digital platforms; and what steps they are…

Why linked: PQ on AI integration competition and market access implications — directly relevant to SMS pillar.

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the implications for competition and market access of the integration of AI tools into digital platforms; and what steps they are taking to ensure fair competition and effective regulation

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Secretary of State for Business and Trade or other ministers in the Department for Business and Trade have engaged with Apple, Google, Amazon or Microsoft…

Why linked: PQ on HM Government / DBT discussions with CMA — directly on thread.

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Secretary of State for Business and Trade or other ministers in the Department for Business and Trade have engaged with Apple, Google, Amazon or Microsoft about the impact of Strategic Market Status designation,

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions he has had with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) regarding the transparency of energy pricing in the…

Why linked: PQ on SoS discussions with CMA — directly on thread.

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions he has had with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) regarding the transparency of energy pricing in the commercial sub-metering market.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, or departmental officials, have had discussions with the Competition and Markets Authority about the impact of…

Why linked: PQ to HM Government on SoS for Business and Trade discussions — directly on thread.

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, or departmental officials, have had discussions with the Competition and Markets Authority about the impact of Strategic Market Status designation of Apple, Google, Ama

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he plans to review the Consumer Rights Act 2015 to protect consumers from losing access to paid-for digital content when support for (a)…

Why linked: PQ on reviewing the Consumer Rights Act 2015 in light of DMCC implementation — directly on thread.

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he plans to review the Consumer Rights Act 2015 to protect consumers from losing access to paid-for digital content when support for (a) devices and (b) platforms is withdrawn.

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22 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has considered the potential merits of bringing forward legislative proposals to require large online retailers to provide a choice of courier or delivery company to consumers when placing o

Why linked: PQ on legislative proposals on competition matters — directly on the Reform Bill.

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has considered the potential merits of bringing forward legislative proposals to require large online retailers to provide a choice of courier or delivery company to consumers when placing …

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21 Apr 2026 | Committee report British Transport Police linked direct

Correspondence from Kate Dearden MP, Minister for Employment Rights and Consumer Protection, Dept for Business & Trade, regarding the Report on Fourth Statutory Review of the Groceries Code Adjudicator, dated 14 April 2026

Why linked: Ministerial correspondence on Fourth Statutory Review of Groceries Code Adjudicator - related to competition enforcement mechanisms and market investigation powers

Direction: unknown

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20 Apr 2026 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what role her Department has in (a) monitoring and (b) supporting the governance and accountability of bodies established following Competition and Markets Authority remedies, where those bodies are funded by regula

Why linked: PQ on Treasury role in monitoring CMA — directly relevant institutional question.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what role her Department has in (a) monitoring and (b) supporting the governance and accountability of bodies established following Competition and Markets Authority remedies, where those bodies are funded by regula

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20 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many reports of suspected price gouging for the price of heating oil have been made to the Competition and Markets Authority since 28 February 2026.

Why linked: PQ on heating oil price gouging reports — directly relevant to CMA market study on heating oil [223492].

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many reports of suspected price gouging for the price of heating oil have been made to the Competition and Markets Authority since 28 February 2026.

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20 Apr 2026 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has held discussions with the Competition and Markets Authority on the adequacy of Open Banking Limited's governance and accountability arrangements in the context of its role in open banking

Why linked: PQ on Treasury discussions with the CMA on payments market adequacy — directly relevant CMA engagement.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has held discussions with the Competition and Markets Authority on the adequacy of Open Banking Limited's governance and accountability arrangements in the context of its role in open banking

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20 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions he has had with the Competition and Markets Authority on enforcement action against companies operating misleading subscription models.

Why linked: Written question on recent discussions between DBT and CMA on enforcement - relevant to departmental and regulator coordination on competition enforcement

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions he has had with the Competition and Markets Authority on enforcement action against companies operating misleading subscription models.

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13 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions his Department has had with the Competition and Markets Authority regarding opening a strategic market status investigation into…

Why linked: PQ on Department discussions with CMA — directly on thread.

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions his Department has had with the Competition and Markets Authority regarding opening a strategic market status investigation into Microsoft and its software licensing practices.

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13 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the Competition and Market Authority’s final report of March 26th 2026, what the planned frequency of review is on the…

Why linked: Written question on CMA final report of March 2026 and review frequency - directly relevant to competition enforcement outcomes and reform implementation

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the Competition and Market Authority’s final report of March 26th 2026, what the planned frequency of review is on the prescription fee caps on veterinary medicines; and …

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7 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to (1) implement the findings of the Civil Justice Council's Review of Litigation Funding (2 June 2025), and (2) legislate in response to R…

Why linked: PQ on Civil Justice Council litigation funding review — directly relevant to PACCAR aftermath in competition litigation.

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to (1) implement the findings of the Civil Justice Council's Review of Litigation Funding (2 June 2025), and (2) legislate in response to R (PACCAR Inc and Others) v. Competition Appeal …

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1 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Competition and Markets Authority regarding the timetable for decisions on strategic market status investigations in the cloud…

Why linked: PQ on CMA decision timetable — directly relevant CMA case-pace question.

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Competition and Markets Authority regarding the timetable for decisions on strategic market status investigations in the cloud services market; and what assessment they have made of t

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24 Mar 2026 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the level of competition within the UK’s retail payments market, particularly in relation to international card schemes; and what steps they are taking to support the development of competi

Why linked: Written question on competition assessment in UK retail payments market - relevant to market investigation and strategic market status assessment

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the level of competition within the UK’s retail payments market, particularly in relation to international card schemes; and what steps they are taking to support the development of competi

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23 Mar 2026 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing mandatory mediation in the Competition Appeal Tribunal.

Why linked: PQ on mandatory mediation merit — adjacent to ADR regime in DMCCA Part 4 Chapter 4.

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing mandatory mediation in the Competition Appeal Tribunal.

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20 Mar 2026 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether she has had recent discussions with the Competition and Markets Authority on the timetable for decisions regarding Strategic Market Status investigations into cloud infrastructu

Why linked: PQ to SoS for Science, Innovation and Technology on CMA discussions — directly on thread.

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether she has had recent discussions with the Competition and Markets Authority on the timetable for decisions regarding Strategic Market Status investigations into cloud infrastructu

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2 Mar 2026 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of the cooling-off period provision in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 on cultural, heritage and tourism organisations oper

Why linked: PQ on the DMCC Act cooling-off provisions for consumer subscriptions — directly on the thread.

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of the cooling-off period provision in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 on cultural, heritage and tourism organisations oper

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26 Feb 2026 | Committee report linked direct

Our work on competition policy and the pre-appointment hearing has highlighted some areas of concern which we believe require risk mitigation measures. We therefore recommend to Ministers that they: • underline in the Government’s strategic steer that the CMA’s pursuit of growth must not risk market concentration that diminish levels of competition or damage consumers; 18 • make clear the need for operational independence of the CMA in case decisions; • make clear that they expect rigorous im...

Why linked: Parliamentary committee material on competition policy and pre-appointment hearing recommendations - scrutiny of competition reform implementation

Our work on competition policy and the pre-appointment hearing has highlighted some areas of concern which we believe require risk mitigation measures. We therefore recommend to Ministers that they: • underline in the Government’s strategic steer that the CMA’s pursuit …

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26 Feb 2026 | Committee report linked direct

We are concerned that the Government’s process for recruiting the Chair of the CMA appeared to lack clear objectives for managing the risk of a diminished focus on competition and consumer protection; the need to demonstrate independence from political interference; weak implementation of the powers created by the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024; and inadequate supply of time from the Chair. (Conclusion, Paragraph 30) The pre-appointment hearing

Why linked: Committee statement on concerns about the process for recruiting the CMA Chair — direct scrutiny on the institution delivering the regime.

We are concerned that the Government’s process for recruiting the Chair of the CMA appeared to lack clear objectives for managing the risk of a diminished focus on competition and consumer protection; the need to demonstrate independence from political interference; …

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26 Feb 2026 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will amend Gift Aid regulations to ensure refund rights required under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 do not invalidate eligibility.

Why linked: PQ to the Chancellor on Gift Aid alignment with DMCC refund rights — substantive cross-departmental consumer-protection issue.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will amend Gift Aid regulations to ensure refund rights required under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 do not invalidate eligibility.

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26 Feb 2026 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, when he plans to publish guidance to charities on the implementation of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024.

Why linked: PQ on DMCC implementation guidance for charities — substantive issue for Part 4 consumer rights.

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, when he plans to publish guidance to charities on the implementation of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024.

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2025

12 events
16 Jun 2025 | Written evidence Business and Trade Committee linked direct

Small business strategy

Why linked: Written evidence on small business strategy (June 2025) — adjacent to competition policy for SMEs.

At the Autumn Budget 2024, the government announced its intention to publish a Small Business Strategy “setting out the government’s vision for support for small businesses”. This will be published in 2025. To ensure the Committee and Parliament can scrutinise …

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5 Jun 2025 | Committee report Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked direct

Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee — The Enterprise Act 2002 (Definition of Newspaper) Order 2025 and Amendment of Section 58 Considerations Order 2025

Why linked: SLSC scrutiny of the EA 2002 (Definition of Newspaper) Order 2025 and Section 58 Considerations Order 2025 — committee scrutiny on the merger thread.

The Enterprise Act 2002 (Definition of Newspaper) Order 2025; The Enterprise Act 2002 (Amendment of Section 58 Considerations) Order 2025 (SI, 2025, No. 737).

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2 May 2025 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to help tackle monopolistic practices in the technology sector.

Why linked: Written question on DBT steps to tackle monopolistic practices in technology sector - directly relevant to competition enforcement and digital markets reform

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to help tackle monopolistic practices in the technology sector.

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29 Apr 2025 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department has made an assessment of trends in the level of market competition in the consumer credit rating sector.

Why linked: PQ on DBT assessment of market competition levels — directly on thread.

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department has made an assessment of trends in the level of market competition in the consumer credit rating sector.

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28 Apr 2025 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of the appointment of the new chair of the Competition and Markets Authority on regulation of competition in UK markets.

Why linked: Written question on assessment of new CMA chair appointment - relevant to CMA governance and competition enforcement capacity

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of the appointment of the new chair of the Competition and Markets Authority on regulation of competition in UK markets.

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28 Apr 2025 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of (a) amending the Consumer Rights Act 2015 to include and (b) bringing into the scope of the Motor Ombudsman (i) small businesses run as limited

Why linked: PQ on amending Consumer Rights Act 2015—potential reform discussion

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of (a) amending the Consumer Rights Act 2015 to include and (b) bringing into the scope of the Motor Ombudsman …

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10 Mar 2025 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what actions they are taking to address restrictive software licensing practices by dominant cloud providers, as identified by the Competition and Markets Authority, to ensure fair competition in the cloud services market.

Why linked: Written question on restrictive software licensing by dominant cloud providers, directly addressing competition enforcement in digital markets within scope

To ask His Majesty's Government what actions they are taking to address restrictive software licensing practices by dominant cloud providers, as identified by the Competition and Markets Authority, to ensure fair competition in the cloud services market.

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10 Mar 2025 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that the Competition and Markets Authority accelerates the Digital Markets Unit's strategic market status designation for cloud services.

Why linked: PQ on CMA Digital Markets Unit SMS designations—parliamentary interest in reform

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that the Competition and Markets Authority accelerates the Digital Markets Unit's strategic market status designation for cloud services.

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2024

9 events
8 May 2024 | Written question Department for Business and Trade linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to her Department's Response to the Government consultation on measures to reform post-termination non-compete clauses in contracts of employment, published on 12 May 2023, when she plan

Why linked: Written question on post-termination non-compete reform - relevant to competition law modernisation and enforcement scope

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to her Department's Response to the Government consultation on measures to reform post-termination non-compete clauses in contracts of employment, published on 12 May 2023, when she plan

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30 Apr 2024 | Committee report Ministry of Justice Context · primary home: European Partnership Bill linked direct

Letter from the Minister for Enterprise, Markets and Small Business and Minister for Europe, FCDO, relating to the launch of UK-EU Competition Cooperation Agreement negotiations, 19 April 2024

Why linked: Ministerial letter on launch of UK-EU Competition Cooperation Agreement negotiations - directly relevant to international competition cooperation framework

Direction: to_committee

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6 Feb 2024 | Written question Department for Science, Innovation and Technology linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they will take to protect small digital technology and online news companies from competition from big technology digital companies.

Why linked: PQ on protecting small digital technology and online news companies from competition — directly on thread.

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they will take to protect small digital technology and online news companies from competition from big technology digital companies.

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30 Jan 2024 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they intend to take, if any, to mitigate the impact of the Supreme Court's ruling in R (on the application of PACCAR Inc and others) (Appellants) v Competition Appeal Tribunal and others (Respondents) [2023] UKSC

Why linked: Written question on Supreme Court ruling (PACCAR) impact - relevant to enforcement powers and procedural mechanisms within competition reform scope

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they intend to take, if any, to mitigate the impact of the Supreme Court's ruling in R (on the application of PACCAR Inc and others) (Appellants) v Competition Appeal Tribunal and others (Respondents) …

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30 Jan 2024 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what legislative changes they intend to make, if any, to reverse the effects of the Supreme Court's ruling on litigation funding in R (on the application of PACCAR Inc and others) v Competition Appeal Tribunal and others in

Why linked: Written question on litigation funding legislative changes following Supreme Court ruling - relevant to competition enforcement procedures

To ask His Majesty's Government what legislative changes they intend to make, if any, to reverse the effects of the Supreme Court's ruling on litigation funding in R (on the application of PACCAR Inc and others) v Competition Appeal Tribunal …

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2023

3 events
25 Jan 2023 | Committee report linked direct

We are glad that the Government appears to be expediting the introduction of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill, which will be vital to redressing the unbalanced relationship between the large digital platforms and local news publishers (among many others). It is important that any code of conduct and collective bargaining mechanisms provided for by the bill do not lead to the exclusion of smaller news publishers. We recommend that clear and explicit provisions for ensuring sm...

Why linked: Government response welcoming DMCC Bill introduction (Jan 2023) — direct Bill scrutiny.

We are glad that the Government appears to be expediting the introduction of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill, which will be vital to redressing the unbalanced relationship between the large digital platforms and local news publishers (among many …

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2022

2 events
25 Oct 2022 | Committee report linked direct

We acknowledge that the UK approach to digital markets regulation will be different to that of the EU. However, we welcome EU efforts to increase competition and ensure a level playing field for all digital companies. We support updates to EU law that include designating gatekeepers, setting rules for firms, and sanctioning those companies which abuse their dominant position.

Why linked: Committee acknowledgement on digital markets regulation (Oct 2022) — direct Bill scrutiny.

We acknowledge that the UK approach to digital markets regulation will be different to that of the EU. However, we welcome EU efforts to increase competition and ensure a level playing field for all digital companies. We support updates to …

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25 Oct 2022 | Committee report linked direct

We are concerned that the Draft Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill is yet to be published, not least because a period of pre-legislative scrutiny is envisaged, and we therefore call on Ministers to publish the draft bill as soon as possible.

Why linked: Parliamentary correspondence on pre-legislative scrutiny of Draft Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill - procedural context

We are concerned that the Draft Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill is yet to be published, not least because a period of pre-legislative scrutiny is envisaged, and we therefore call on Ministers to publish the draft bill as soon …

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