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Following on from our previous article on the emerging role of the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) in subsidy control, Bristol Airport...
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The Competition Appeal Tribunal’s (CAT) recent judgment in Spreadex Ltd v Competition and Markets Authority [2026] CAT 24 – a challenge...
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On 17 March 2026, the French Competition Authority (FCA) sent a powerful message to the sports sector by imposing a €3.4 million fine on...
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R (WWU) v CMA decision On 22 January 2026, the Administrative Court issued a significant judgment in terms of economic regulation,...
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Last week we commented on the CMA’s response to heating oil costs, and today the UK government has announced its intention, alongside...
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The government has taken an increasingly tough tone on rising fuel prices following the surge in global oil costs linked to conflict in...
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On 4 March 2026, the European Commission (EC) published its proposal for an Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA), a cornerstone of the EU’s...
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There is a widely-held perception that judicial review cases have risen significantly in the last decade, leading to political concern...
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In recent years, interim measures (IMs) in competition law – whether in digital markets or more traditional sectors – have not been used...
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On 22 December 2025, a policy paper on the UK-EU Summit - Common Understanding was published alongside a specific policy paper on the...
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As 2025 ends, we look forward to an exciting year for competition law in 2026. If recent trends are any indication, enforcement of the...
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Post-Brexit, challenges to the grant of a subsidy can be made to the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT). Since the Subsidy Control Act...