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Mergers: Evolving the CMA's approach

Information about how the CMA is changing its approach to merger investigations in the UK.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigates the impact of mergers on competition in the UK.

The CMA is taking action focused on 4 important principles designed to enhance business and investor confidence, supporting growth and reflecting feedback about what matters to perceptions of the UK as a great place to do business.

These are:

  • pace: streamlining our approach and minimising in-depth reviews
  • predictability: clarifying our remit
  • proportionality: getting to the right outcomes while minimising burden on business
  • process: more direct engagement with businesses

Read CMA CEO, Sarah Cardell바카라 사이트™s .

How changes to the UK merger regime affect businesses

Watch Joel Bamford, the CMA바카라 사이트™s Executive Director for Mergers, discuss the changes with Jordan Cummins from the CBI.

CMA mergers charter

The mergers charter sets out how the CMA will work with businesses during a merger review.

Call for evidence on merger remedies

The CMA is reviewing its approach to merger remedies.

The review will explore how the CMA can resolve competition concerns, including the use of different types of remedies.

The call for evidence is open for feedback until 1700 on 12 May 2025.

Find support and guidance during a merger investigation

The CMA바카라 사이트™s mergers guidance page includes information, templates and forms you바카라 사이트™ll need before and during a merger investigation.

Speeches

Updates from the CMA바카라 사이트™s senior leadership team about mergers.

Updates to this page

Published 12 March 2025