On September 3, 2026, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published revised Merger Assessment Guidelines (MAGs). The revised MAGs replace the previous guidelines from March 18, 2021.[1]
Background
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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced that it has secured compensation for off-grid domestic heating oil customers whose orders were unfairly cancelled following severe wholesale price shocks.[1]
