Competition and Markets Authority

UK businesses: help inform our SMS investigation into Microsoft’s business software ecosystem.

We’ve heard that UK customers may not always be able to effectively combine software from Microsoft with that of other providers, limiting their ability to get access to the best products at the most competitive prices.

As part of our ongoing investigation, we’re inviting businesses to share their experiences until 4 June 2026.

Share your views: https://connect.cma.gov.uk/consultations/microsoft-business-software-itc/

⛽ Have you felt the rise in road fuel prices recently?

Here's what our latest monitoring report on the road fuel market has found.

Find out more: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cma-publishes-latest-monitoring-report-on-road-fuel-market

AD | UK vets: Our vet sector reforms are coming into force over the next year to help transform the pet owner experience.

Vet, Dr Michael Lazaris outlines what’s changing - from clearer pricing and written estimates to ownership information and prescriptions.

Read our guidance to find out how our reforms apply to you: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/what-veterinary-businesses-and-vets-need-to-do-following-the-cmas-final-vets-report

AD | UK pet owners – our vet sector reforms are coming into force over the next year. But what does this mean for you?

Dog owner, Alex Shaw unpacks what’s changing.

Find out more: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cma-concludes-market-investigation-with-major-reforms-to-veterinary-sector

AD | What’s changing for UK vets over the next year - and how can you get ahead of it?

We recently set out reforms to the UK’s veterinary sector to help transform the pet owner experience and they’re coming into force over the next year.

In this video, Vet, Dr Alex Crow explains what veterinary businesses and vets need to know.

Read our guidance to find out how our reforms apply to you: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/what-veterinary-businesses-and-vets-need-to-do-following-the-cmas-final-vets-report

Do your customers see the total price upfront, including any unavoidable fees?

The first price customers see should be the price they pay.

We recently fined the AA and BSM driving schools £4.2m over illegal drip pricing. Hayley Fletcher, our Senior Director for Consumer Protection, explains what it means for businesses.

Take the 3 step pricing check so you can get your pricing right: gov.uk/clearpricing

Calling all graduates! 🎓

Applications for our 2026 Graduate Scheme now are open.

We’re looking for 8 motivated graduates to join us this September.

Join our online Q&A event on Wednesday 22 April, 5pm – 6pm to find out what it’s really like to work at the CMA 👇
https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?jcode=1993957

Learn more about the scheme and how to apply in the comments ⬇️