We help people, businesses and the UK economy by promoting competitive markets and tackling unfair behaviour. CMA is a non-ministerial department. Read more about what we do

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is the principal competition regulator in the United Kingdom. It is a non-ministerial government department in the United Kingdom, responsible for promoting competitive markets and tackling unfair behaviour. [4]

1 day ago · And how can a regulator like the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) play a part? Well, we know that dynamic, competitive markets drive growth. But another thing we know for sure is that business investment drives growth and that here in the UK we struggle with business investment.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is an independent non-ministerial department. Our work is overseen by a Board, and led by the Chief Executive and senior team.

Jan 7, 2025 · The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) today set out its initial plans for the new digital markets competition regime. The regime will unlock opportunities for enhanced innovation, investment ...

• Use the markets regime to improve the way competition works where evidence shows it can most benefit consumers • Ensure the application of competition law and policy in regulated sectors,...

Jan 21, 2025 · The chair of the UK's competition watchdog has been ousted by government ministers who felt that the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) had failed to convince them it was sufficiently focused ...

3 days ago · Gurr, the former head of Amazon UK, was named as the Competition and Markets Authority’s interim chair last week, after former chair Marcus Bokkerink was ousted by ministers.

Jul 25, 2022 · The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is the UK’s principal authority responsible for competition and consumer protection. It enforces competition and market regulation by investigating cases, providing rulings, issuing penalties and supporting government and other market regulators.

Oct 4, 2024 · The Competition and Markets Authority says poor competition cost British motorists £1.6bn last year.