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 an independent non-ministerial department. Our work is overseen by a Board, and led by the Chief Executive and senior team.

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]

• 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,...

They are appointed through open competition for their experience, ability and diversity of skills in competition economics, law, finance and business.

In the past year we have taken our place as a global competition and consumer authority, assuming substantial additional responsibilities following the UK’s exit from the European Union (EU)...

Jul 31, 2024 · New powers for the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Today we are publishing our draft rules and procedural guidance covering an important aspect of the Digital Markets, Competition...

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.

Feb 3, 2025 · The Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) purpose is to help people, businesses and the UK economy by protecting competition and tackling unfair behaviour. About this consultation This consultation gave stakeholders and …

Jan 14, 2025 · New powers for the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Today we are publishing our draft rules and procedural guidance covering an important aspect of the Digital Markets, Competition...