https://s1-uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/WLN-PLCUK-SC_2605.1.2002/productViews/plcuk/Legal updateshttps://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.comCompetition UKhttps://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I9bd13e62634111f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I9bd13e62634111f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 CDTOn 5 June 2026, the Court of Appeal refused an application by Spreadex Limited for permission to appeal the CAT's March 2026 judgment that dismissed Spreadex's application for review of the CMA's final report in the remitted Phase 2 investigation into the completed acquisition by Spreadex of the business to consumer business of Sporting Index Limited.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I9bd13e62634111f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ic6eaea0760cd11f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ic6eaea0760cd11f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 CDTThe CAT has struck out both a Competition Act 1998 damages claim and a Subsidy Control Act 2022 review application concerning regeneration grants by Durham County Council. On the subsidy claim, the CAT departed from its earlier reasoning in Weis v Greater Manchester Combined Authority, holding that section 70(1) of the Subsidy Control Act 2022 requires a formal, final decision to give a subsidy before the CAT's review jurisdiction is engaged. A provisional or "in principle" decision is not sufficient.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ic6eaea0760cd11f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Id007ac1e5fe111f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Id007ac1e5fe111f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 CDTA round-up of the week's Brexit-related developments for the Practical Law Brexit current awareness alert to 5 June 2026.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Id007ac1e5fe111f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ieb2270315f6e11f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ieb2270315f6e11f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 CDTAn update on the new merger cases on which the CMA invited comments in the week to 5 June 2026.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ieb2270315f6e11f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Id007fa2f5fe111f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Id007fa2f5fe111f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 CDTOn 4 June 2026, the CMA published the full text of its Phase 1 clearance decision on the anticipated acquisition by LB Group Co, Ltd of titanium dioxide (TiO2) business-related assets of Venator Materials UK Limited (in administration).https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Id007fa2f5fe111f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I40a4289c5f2e11f18ebba5f5b5f97226/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I40a4289c5f2e11f18ebba5f5b5f97226/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 CDTOn 3 June 2026, the CMA issued a consultation on proposed changes to how it assesses rivalry-enhancing efficiencies in mergers, with draft revised guidance intended to replace paragraphs 8.2-8.27 of the Merger Assessment Guidelines (CMA129).https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I40a4289c5f2e11f18ebba5f5b5f97226/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ia02104525f1e11f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ia02104525f1e11f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 CDTOn 3 June 2026, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) issued a press release announcing that Sir Ian Cheshire has been appointed as new Chair of Ofcom.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ia02104525f1e11f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I9b3d21945e9811f18ebba5f5b5f97226/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I9b3d21945e9811f18ebba5f5b5f97226/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 CDTOn 3 June 2026, the CMA issued its decision to impose a publisher controls conduct requirement in relation to Google's general search and search advertising services, following its decision to designate Google with strategic market status in relation to such services.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I9b3d21945e9811f18ebba5f5b5f97226/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ie9e5b1665dd711f18ebba5f5b5f97226/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ie9e5b1665dd711f18ebba5f5b5f97226/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 CDTOn 2 June 2026, the CMA published the administrative timetable for its Phase 2 investigation into completed acquisition of Délifrance SA by Vandemoortele Group.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ie9e5b1665dd711f18ebba5f5b5f97226/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/If3ae23375e6c11f18ebba5f5b5f97226/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/If3ae23375e6c11f18ebba5f5b5f97226/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 CDTOn 2 June 2026, the CMA published the 2026 (twelfth) annual concurrency report.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/If3ae23375e6c11f18ebba5f5b5f97226/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I635155c85dc511f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I635155c85dc511f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 CDTOn 2 June 2026, Ofcom published a call for inputs seeking stakeholder views on four new pricing offers that Openreach notified to Ofcom on 1 June 2026, as required under the Telecoms Access Review 2026.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I635155c85dc511f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I635155bf5dc511f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I635155bf5dc511f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 CDTIn Bristol Airport Limited v Welsh Ministers (Case No: 1740/12/13/25, Reasoned Order dated 28 May 2026), the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) refused Bristol Airport Limited (Bristol) permission to appeal against its judgment which rejected Bristol's application for review under section 70(1) of the Subsidy Control Act 2022 of the Welsh Ministers' decision to grant Cardiff International Airport Limited a subsidy.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I635155bf5dc511f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Id707efb25d8c11f18ebba5f5b5f97226/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Id707efb25d8c11f18ebba5f5b5f97226/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 CDTOn 1 June 2026, the CMA published a further report on its enhanced monitoring of road fuel prices, examining the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on fuel prices and margins into April 2026.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Id707efb25d8c11f18ebba5f5b5f97226/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ibafc0de05d9f11f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ibafc0de05d9f11f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 CDTOn 1 June 2026, the CAT published an order, dated 28 May, giving procedural directions, following its refusal to certify collective proceedings brought by Waterside Class Limited against producers of Atlantic salmon.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ibafc0de05d9f11f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I3f97c4b35b5311f18ebba5f5b5f97226/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I3f97c4b35b5311f18ebba5f5b5f97226/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 CDTOn 29 May 2026, the CAT published a reasoned order, dated 20 May, refusing Microsoft permission to appeal its order certifying collective proceedings brought by Dr Maria Luisa Stasi as opt-out proceedings. The CAT rejected both grounds of appeal: that it had relied on inadmissible evidence from a CMA final report, and that it had improperly exercised its discretion in ordering opt-out rather than opt-in certification.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I3f97c4b35b5311f18ebba5f5b5f97226/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I992a2a315a9511f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I992a2a315a9511f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 CDTUpdate for May 2026 on new jurisdictions and amendments to the Practical Law Global Merger Control Quick Compare Chart.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I992a2a315a9511f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I619286205b2e11f18ebba5f5b5f97226/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I619286205b2e11f18ebba5f5b5f97226/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 CDTOn 29 May 2026, the Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) published its report following a referral request from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) concerning its proposed subsidy to EP Lynemouth Power Limited.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I619286205b2e11f18ebba5f5b5f97226/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I8a868ab959d311f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I8a868ab959d311f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 CDTA round-up of the week's Brexit-related developments for the Practical Law Brexit current awareness alert to 29 May 2026.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I8a868ab959d311f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Id4ae0d515b2c11f18ebba5f5b5f97226/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Id4ae0d515b2c11f18ebba5f5b5f97226/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 CDTOn 29 May 2026, the CMA published the full text of its Phase 1 clearance decision on the completed acquisitions by Hays Travel Limited of Polka Dot Travel Limited and The Independent Travel Company Limited (trading as Millington Travel).https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Id4ae0d515b2c11f18ebba5f5b5f97226/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I7b33e6295ab311f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I7b33e6295ab311f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 CDTAn update on the new merger cases on which the CMA invited comments in the week to 29 May 2026.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I7b33e6295ab311f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I56cd5e505a7c11f18ebba5f5b5f97226/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I56cd5e505a7c11f18ebba5f5b5f97226/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 CDTPractical Law provides free training on how to use Practical Law more effectively. This is available in a variety of formats, including live webinars and training videos.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I56cd5e505a7c11f18ebba5f5b5f97226/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I7b33becb5ab311f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I7b33becb5ab311f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 CDTOn 28 May 2026, the CAT published an order giving effect to its March judgment determining Apple's application to strike out the collective action brought by Justin Gutmann, under section 47B of the Competition Act 1998 against Apple.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I7b33becb5ab311f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I29bf4b8e5a4911f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I29bf4b8e5a4911f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 CDTItems of interest to competition lawyers in the June 2026 edition of PLC Magazine.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I29bf4b8e5a4911f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I29bf4b3c5a4911f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I29bf4b3c5a4911f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 CDTOn 28 May 2026, the CMA cleared the anticipated joint venture between Suzano International Holding BV and Kimberly-Clark Corporation.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I29bf4b3c5a4911f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Idb0c2e0059b011f18ebba5f5b5f97226/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Idb0c2e0059b011f18ebba5f5b5f97226/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 CDTOn 27 May 2026, the CMA published the latest version of the terms of reference for its Case and Policy Committee.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Idb0c2e0059b011f18ebba5f5b5f97226/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I60e273a0594a11f18ebba5f5b5f97226/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I60e273a0594a11f18ebba5f5b5f97226/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 CDTOn 27 May 2026, the CMA the full text of its Phase 1 decision on the acquisitions by Welltower Inc of care homes owned and operated by Barchester Healthcare, HC-One, Aria Care (including Asprey) and Danforth Care.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I60e273a0594a11f18ebba5f5b5f97226/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I7b433190590311f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I7b433190590311f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 CDTOn 26 May 2026, the Secretary of State for Education requested that the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) conduct a review of the early years childcare market. The CMA has indicated it will develop a specific proposal for its Board to consider in June 2026.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I7b433190590311f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I0aaac2a9584011f18ebba5f5b5f97226/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I0aaac2a9584011f18ebba5f5b5f97226/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 CDTOn 24 May 2026, the House of Commons Business and Trade Committee published its report, "Competition and market functioning in the UK live music industry" (HC 128), concluding that Live Nation Entertainment, Inc and other vertically integrated companies are harming competition in the UK live music sector, and recommending that the CMA launch a full market investigation by the end of 2026.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I0aaac2a9584011f18ebba5f5b5f97226/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I68128f2557ec11f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I68128f2557ec11f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 CDTWe have published an article highlighting what's on the agenda for in-house lawyers in June 2026.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I68128f2557ec11f1a83fe84dcd0bf6af/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I076bb1a8554011f18619811f89168d29/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I076bb1a8554011f18619811f89168d29/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 CDTThe Welsh Government has published an information document on annual socially responsible procurement reporting requirements for Welsh contracting authorities. This document will be of interest to Welsh contracting authorities who should familiarise themselves with the requirements when preparing annual socially responsible procurement reports.https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I076bb1a8554011f18619811f89168d29/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&contextData=%28sc.Default%29