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Competition and Market Authority

CMA clears Viasat/Inmarsat merger

Following a provisional clearance in March 2023, the UK’s Competition and Market Authority (CMA) is now allowing the proposed merger of Viasat and Inmarsat to go ahead. Both Viasat and Inmarsat supply businesses globally with satellite connectivity that enables services such as the Internet, email, and video calling – including for use on aircraft. In […]

May 9, 2023By Colin Mann

UK government introduces Digital Markets Bill

The UK government is introducing a Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers (DMCC) Bill which it says will promote growth in the UK economy by ensuring free and vigorous competition amongst businesses – both online and on the high street. It will also strengthen the Competition and Market Authority’s (CMA) powers to crack down on unfair […]

April 25, 2023