http://www.competition-commission.org.uk Latest news from the UK Competition Commission en-gb info@cc.gsi.gov.uk http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/whats_new/logo.gif http://www.competition-commission.org.uk 98 98 (01 February 2012) CC welcome CAT verdict on BAA Stansted Appeal http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2012/feb/pdf/04_12_baa_cat_stansted_housestyled.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2012/feb/pdf/04_12_baa_cat_stansted_housestyled.pdf01022012 (01 February 2012) CC lifts Domestic Electrical Goods Order http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2012/feb/pdf/03_12_degs_final.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2012/feb/pdf/03_12_degs_final.pdf01022012 (31 January 2012) Notice of release of Arriva Southern Counties from its 1995 undertakings relating to bus services in Mid and West Kent http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2012/arriva_review/pdf/120131_review_of_mid_and_west_kent_buses_final_decision.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2012/arriva_review/pdf/120131_review_of_mid_and_west_kent_buses_final_decision.pdf31012012 (26 January 2012) South Staffordshire Plc / Cambridge Water PLC merger inquiry: Acceptance of Interim undertakings http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2012/south_staff_cambridge_water/pdf/120126_acceptance_of_interim_undertakings_and_annex.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2012/south_staff_cambridge_water/pdf/120126_acceptance_of_interim_undertakings_and_annex.pdf26012012 (18 January 2012) OFT refers Aggregates, Concrete & Ready Mix Concrete to CC http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2012/jan/pdf/02_12_aggregates_ref.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2012/jan/pdf/02_12_aggregates_ref.pdf18012012 (18 January 2012) Notice of agreed undertakings from Centrica plc and Centrica Storage Limited http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/centrica_review/review_of_undertakings.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/centrica_review/review_of_undertakings.htm18012012 (17 January 2012) Statutory Audit Services market inquiry: Case study consultation http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/statutory_audit_services/pdf/case_study_consultation.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/statutory_audit_services/pdf/case_study_consultation.pdf17012012 (12 January 2012) Notice of revocation of Credit Cards (Price Discrimination) Order 1990 http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/credit_cards_review/pdf/120112_credit_cards_order_final_decision.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/credit_cards_review/pdf/120112_credit_cards_order_final_decision.pdf12012012 (12 January 2012) Notice of release of Provident from its 1982 trading check undertakings http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/provident_review/pdf/120112_trading_checks_undertakings_final_decision.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/provident_review/pdf/120112_trading_checks_undertakings_final_decision.pdf12012012 (11 January 2012) Notice of intention to release Arriva Southern Counties from its 1995 undertakings relating to bus services in Mid and West Kent http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2012/arriva_review/pdf/111211_review_of_mid_and_west_kent_buses_provisional_decision.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2012/arriva_review/pdf/111211_review_of_mid_and_west_kent_buses_provisional_decision.pdf11012012 (09 January 2012) South Staffordshire Plc / Cambridge Water PLC merger inquiry: Adoption of Initial undertakings http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2012/south_staff_cambridge_water/pdf/120901_adoption_of_initial_undertakings_and_annex_1.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2012/south_staff_cambridge_water/pdf/120901_adoption_of_initial_undertakings_and_annex_1.pdf09012012 (05 January 2012) South Staffordshire Plc / Cambridge Water PLC merger inquiry - CC invites evidence http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2012/jan/pdf/01-12_invitation_to_comment.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2012/jan/pdf/01-12_invitation_to_comment.pdf05012012 (22 December 2011) CC provisionally decides to lift Domestic Electrical Goods Order http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/december/pdf/67-11_degs_provisional_decision.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/december/pdf/67-11_degs_provisional_decision.pdf22122011 (20 December 2011) CC publishes timetable for audit inquiry http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/statutory_audit_services/pdf/statutory_audit_administrative_timetable.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/statutory_audit_services/pdf/statutory_audit_administrative_timetable.pdf20122011 (20 December 2011) Bus Market Inquiry: CC sets out future destination for bus market http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/december/pdf/66-11_buses_final.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/december/pdf/66-11_buses_final.pdf20122011 (13 December 2011) Cost of Equity for Regulated Companies: An international Comparison of Regulatory Practices by Professor Sudi Sudarsanam http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/our_role/analysis/cost_of_equity_comparison_of_international_regulatory_practice.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/our_role/analysis/cost_of_equity_comparison_of_international_regulatory_practice.pdf13122011 (13 December 2011) Heathrow Consultation and Information Protocol http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2007/airports/heathrow_consultation_and_information_protocol.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2007/airports/heathrow_consultation_and_information_protocol.htm13122011 (13 December 2011) SRCL/Ecowaste merger inquiry: Waste merger could be reversed http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/december/pdf/65-11_stericycle_ecowaste_pfs.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/december/pdf/65-11_stericycle_ecowaste_pfs.pdf13122011 (13 December 2011) SRCL/Ecowaste merger inquiry: Provisional Findings http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/srcl_ecowaste/pdf/srcl_ecowaste_pfs_excised.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/srcl_ecowaste/pdf/srcl_ecowaste_pfs_excised.pdf13122011 (13 December 2011) SRCL/Ecowaste merger inquiry: Notice of possible remedies http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/srcl_ecowaste/pdf/111209_eco_srcl_remedies_notice.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/srcl_ecowaste/pdf/111209_eco_srcl_remedies_notice.pdf13122011 (7 December 2011) Audit Market Investigation publishes Issues Statement http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/december/pdf/64-11_audit_issues.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/december/pdf/64-11_audit_issues.pdf07122011 (7 December 2011) Notice of intention to revoke Credit Cards (Price Discrimination) Order 1990 http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/credit_cards_review/pdf/111207_credit_cards_order_provisional_decision.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/credit_cards_review/pdf/111207_credit_cards_order_provisional_decision.pdf07122011 (7 December 2011) Notice of intention to release Provident from its 1982 trading checks undertakings http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/provident_review/pdf/111207_trading_checks_undertakings_provisional_decision.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/provident_review/pdf/111207_trading_checks_undertakings_provisional_decision.pdf07122011 (2 December 2011) Kerry/Headland Clearance http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/december/pdf/63-11_kerry_headland_final.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/december/pdf/63-11_kerry_headland_final.pdf02122011 (24 November 2011) BATS / Chi-X merger inquiry: CC clears BATS/Chi-X merger http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/november/pdf/62-11_bats_chi-x_final_report_news_release.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/november/pdf/62-11_bats_chi-x_final_report_news_release.pdf24112011 (21 November 2011) Movies on Pay TV market inquiry - Notice of Further Possible Remedies http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/movies_on_pay_tv/pdf/Notice_of_further_possible_remedies_EXCISED.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/movies_on_pay_tv/pdf/Notice_of_further_possible_remedies_EXCISED.pdf21112011 (18 November 2011) CAT refers wholesale broadband access price control matters to the CC http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/november/pdf/61_11_111115_wba_appeal_press_notice.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/november/pdf/61_11_111115_wba_appeal_press_notice.pdf18112011 (11 November 2011) Newspaper merger inquiry formally cancelled http://www.competition-commission.org.uk//press_rel/2011/november/pdf/60_11_km_cancel.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk//press_rel/2011/november/pdf/60_11_km_cancel.pdf11112011 (9 November 2011) Notice of acceptance of Final Undertakings in relation to Stansted and either Edinburgh or Glasgow Airport http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2007/airports/pdf/final_undertakings_combined_documents.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2007/airports/pdf/final_undertakings_combined_documents.pdf10112011 (2 November 2011) BIS announces three new CC Deputy Chairmen http://nds.coi.gov.uk/content/Detail.aspx?ReleaseID=421831&NewsAreaID=2&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bis-news+%28BIS+News%29 http://nds.coi.gov.uk/content/Detail.aspx?ReleaseID=421831&NewsAreaID=2&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bis-news+%28BIS+News%2902112011 (1 November 2011) In-flight catering joint venture: issues statement news release http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/November/59-11_alpha_lsg_issues.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/November/59-11_alpha_lsg_issues.pdf01112011 (1 November 2011) Bus Market Inquiry: Limitations in competition between bus operators in the north- east http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/November/pdf/58-11_press_release_for_provisional_findings_on_geographic_market_segregation_1.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/November/pdf/58-11_press_release_for_provisional_findings_on_geographic_market_segregation_1.pdf01112011 (26 October 2011) CC publishes notice of proposal to accept undertaking varying the Centrica undertakings http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/centrica_review/pdf/notice_of_proposal_to_accept_centrica_undertakings_with_annex_a_and_annex.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/centrica_review/pdf/notice_of_proposal_to_accept_centrica_undertakings_with_annex_a_and_annex.pdf26102011 (25 October 2011) CC set to thaw over frozen meals merger http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/october/pdf/57-11_kerry_headland_pfs.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/october/pdf/57-11_kerry_headland_pfs.pdf25102011 (21 October 2011) OFT refers Audit Market to CC http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/october/pdf/56-11_audit_ref_news_release.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/october/pdf/56-11_audit_ref_news_release.pdf21102011 (20 October 2011) BATS / Chi-X merger inquiry: Provisional findings report http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/bats_chi_trading/provisional_findings.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/bats_chi_trading/provisional_findings.htm20102011 (20 October 2011) BATS / Chi-X merger inquiry: Customer power key to provisional BATS/Chi-X clearance http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/october/pdf/55-11_bats_chi-x_pfs_news_release.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/october/pdf/55-11_bats_chi-x_pfs_news_release.pdf20102011 (14 October 2011) Notice of intention to accept Final Undertakings in relation to Stansted and either Edinburgh or Glasgow Airport http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2007/airports/pdf/combined_undertakings.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2007/airports/pdf/combined_undertakings.pdf14102011 (13 October 2011) CC consults on energy licence modification appeal rules http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/october/pdf/54_11_energy_licence_appeal_rules.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/october/pdf/54_11_energy_licence_appeal_rules.pdf13102011 (12 October 2011) SRCL/Ecowaste inquiry: Issues statement news release http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/october/pdf/53_11_stericycle_ecowaste_issues.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/october/pdf/53_11_stericycle_ecowaste_issues.pdf12102011 (11 October 2011) Anglo American/ Lafarge Issues statement news release http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/october/pdf/111011_issues_statement_press_release.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/october/pdf/111011_issues_statement_press_release.pdf11102011 (10 October 2011) In-flight catering joint venture: CC invites evidence http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/october/pdf/51_11_alpha_lsg_ref.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/october/pdf/51_11_alpha_lsg_ref.pdf10102011 (7 October 2011) CC puts Scottish Airport Sale First http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/october/pdf/50_11_baa_switch.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/october/pdf/50_11_baa_switch.pdf07102011 (6 October 2011) CC has change for the buses http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/october/pdf/111004_bus_mkt_pdr_press_release.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/october/pdf/111004_bus_mkt_pdr_press_release.pdf06102011 (6 October 2011) Local Bus Services CC Publishes Provisional decision on remedies http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/localbus/provisional_decision_on_remedies.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/localbus/provisional_decision_on_remedies.htm06102011 (2 September 2011) Anglo/Lafarge joint venture - Competition Commission invites evidence http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/september/pdf/48_11_anglo_lafarge_ref.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/september/pdf/48_11_anglo_lafarge_ref.pdf02092011 (31 August 2011) CC clears STS/Butlers Merger http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/august/pdf/47_11_sts_butler_final_report_news_release.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/august/pdf/47_11_sts_butler_final_report_news_release.pdf31082011 (25 August 2011) SRCL / Ecowaste merger inquiry - CC invites evidence; Terms of reference http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/august/pdf/46-1_srcl_ecowaste_merger_inquiry_cc_invites_evidence.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/august/pdf/46-1_srcl_ecowaste_merger_inquiry_cc_invites_evidence.pdf25082011 (23 August 2011) CC publishes full provisional findings report http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/movies_on_pay_tv/provisional_findings_report.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/movies_on_pay_tv/provisional_findings_report.htm23082011 (19 August 2011) CC finds lack of competition in Pay-TV movies http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/august/pdf/45_11_press_release.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/august/pdf/45_11_press_release.pdf19082011 (16 August 2011) CC Clears Thomas Cook/Co-Op Travel Agency Joint Venture http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/august/pdf/44_11_thomas_cook_co_op_final.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/august/pdf/44_11_thomas_cook_co_op_final.pdf16082011 (4 August 2011) Local bus services market investigation: Notice of provisional findings on tacit coordination http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/localbus/pdf/notice_of_provisional_findings_on_tacit_coordination.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/localbus/pdf/notice_of_provisional_findings_on_tacit_coordination.pdf04082011 (4 August 2011) Local bus services market investigation: Provisional findings on tacit coordination http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/localbus/pdf/provisional_decision_on_tacit_co-ordination_final_excised.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/localbus/pdf/provisional_decision_on_tacit_co-ordination_final_excised.pdf04082011 (3 August 2011) Kerry/Headland Frozen Ready Meals Merger Issues Statement http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/kerry_headland/pdf/110803_issues_statement.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/kerry_headland/pdf/110803_issues_statement.pdf03082011 (3 August 2011) Kerry/Headland Frozen Ready Meals Merger http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/august/pdf/43_11_kerry_headland_issues.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/august/pdf/43_11_kerry_headland_issues.pdf03082011 (2 August 2011) CC announces changes http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/august/pdf/42_11_dcs_chief_ec.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/august/pdf/42_11_dcs_chief_ec.pdf 02082011 (27 July 2011) BATS / Chi-X merger inquiry: Interim undertakings http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/bats_chi_trading/interim_undertakings.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/bats_chi_trading/interim_undertakings.htm28072011 (25 July 2011) CC formally cancels News Corp/BSkyB inquiry http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/july/pdf/41_11_news_corp_bskyb_cancel.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/july/pdf/41_11_news_corp_bskyb_cancel.pdf25072011 (21 July 2011) Thomas Cook/Co-op Group inquiry: Provisional Findings report http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/thomas_cook_co_op_travel_agency_joint_venture/pdf/provisional_findings_excised.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/thomas_cook_co_op_travel_agency_joint_venture/pdf/provisional_findings_excised.pdf21072011 (21 July 2011)CC provisionally clears Thomas Cook/Co-op Travel agency Joint Venture and summary of Provisional Findings report http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/thomas_cook_co_op_travel_agency_joint_venture/pdf/summary_no_excisions.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/thomas_cook_co_op_travel_agency_joint_venture/pdf/summary_no_excisions.pdf21072011 (20 July 2011)STS/Butlers provisional findings report http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/Sts_Butlers/provisional_findings.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/Sts_Butlers/provisional_findings.htm20072011 (19 July 2011)BAA Airports: CC confirms BAA Airports sales http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/july/pdf/39_11_baa_final_mcc.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/july/pdf/39_11_baa_final_mcc.pdf19072011 (19 July 2011)BAA Airports: Consideration of possible material changes of circumstances http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2007/airports/material_changes_of_circumstances.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2007/airports/material_changes_of_circumstances.htm 19072011 (15 July 2011)CC provisionally clears STS/Butlers Merger http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/Sts_Butlers/pdf/sts_butlers_press_release_pfs.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/Sts_Butlers/pdf/sts_butlers_press_release_pfs.pdf15072011 (15 July 2011)Summary of STS/Butlers Provisional Findings http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/Sts_Butlers/pdf/sts_butlers_pfs_summary.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/Sts_Butlers/pdf/sts_butlers_pfs_summary.pdf15072011 (14 July 2011)CC publishes 2010/11 Annual Report & Accounts http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/rep_pub/annual_rev_archive/pdf/hc_1098.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/rep_pub/annual_rev_archive/pdf/hc_1098.pdf14072011 (13 July 2011)Frozen ready meals merger: CC invites evidence http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/july/pdf/37-11_kerry_headlands_ref.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/july/pdf/37-11_kerry_headlands_ref.pdf13072011 (12 July 2011)BATS / Chi-X merger inquiry: Issues statement; News Release http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/july/pdf/36-11_bats_chi-x_issues_statement.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/july/pdf/36-11_bats_chi-x_issues_statement.pdf12072011 (01 July 2011)CAT refers wholesale mobile voice call termination appeals to CC http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/july/pdf/35-11_Mobile_ref.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/july/pdf/35-11_Mobile_ref.pdf01072011 (29 June 2011)Stena / DFDS merger inquiry: CC clears ferry acquisition; Final report  http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/june/pdf/34-11_CC_clears_ferry_acquisition.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/june/pdf/34-11_CC_clears_ferry_acquisition.pdf29062011 (24 June 2011)Review of Domestic Electrical Goods Order: CC invites comments on the OFT’s advice http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/june/pdf/33-11_DEGS_review.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/june/pdf/33-11_DEGS_review.pdf24062011 (22 June 2011)CC Chief Economist joins FTC http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/32_11_chief_economist.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/32_11_chief_economist.pdf22062011 (20 June 2011)BATS Trading / Chi-X merger inquiry - CC invites evidence http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/june/pdf/31-11_BATS_Chi-X_merger_inquiry_-_CC_invites_evidence.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/june/pdf/31-11_BATS_Chi-X_merger_inquiry_-_CC_invites_evidence.pdf20062011 (14 June 2011)CC responds to Govt Consultation http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/index.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/index.htm14062011 (10 June 2011)Competition Commission clears Ratcliff R and B merger http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/ratcliff_ross_bonnyman_merger_inquiry/final_report.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/ratcliff_ross_bonnyman_merger_inquiry/final_report.htm10062011 (25 May 2011)Notice of provisional findings http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/stena_dfds_merger_inquiry/index.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/stena_dfds_merger_inquiry/index.htm25052011 (18 May 2011)Ratcliff Palfinger/Ross & Bonnyman (Commercial Vehicle Tail Lifts Spare Parts Business) Provisional Finding report published. http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/ratcliff_ross_bonnyman_merger_inquiry/pdf/Ratcliff_RB_Provisional_Findings.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/ratcliff_ross_bonnyman_merger_inquiry/pdf/Ratcliff_RB_Provisional_Findings.pdf18052011 (18 May 2011)Review of Kemira Terra undertakings: Notice of release of certain undertakings http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/kemiraterra/pdf/110518_Kemira_Notice_and_undertakings.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/kemiraterra/pdf/110518_Kemira_Notice_and_undertakings.pdf18052011 (18 May 2011)Ratcliff Palfinger/Ross & Bonnyman (Commercial Vehicle Tail Lifts Spare Parts Business) R&B merger gets a lift http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/may/pdf/27_11_Ratcliff_RB_Provisional_Findings_news_release.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/may/pdf/27_11_Ratcliff_RB_Provisional_Findings_news_release.pdf18052011 (12 May 2011)Speech by John Swift QC to mark end of Peter Freemans term as Chairman of the Competition Commission http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/our_role/speeches/pdf/John_Swift_PJF_speech.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/our_role/speeches/pdf/John_Swift_PJF_speech.pdf12052011 (10 May 2011)Full provisional findings report published http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/localbus/provisional_findings.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/localbus/provisional_findings.htm10052011 (06 May 2011)BIS announces new CC Chairman http://nds.coi.gov.uk/content/Detail.aspx?ReleaseID=419367&NewsAreaID=2 http://nds.coi.gov.uk/content/Detail.aspx?ReleaseID=419367&NewsAreaID=206052011 (06 May 2011)CC looks for more competition on the buses - News release http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/may/pdf/2611_Press_Release.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/may/pdf/2611_Press_Release.pdf06052011 (06 May 2011)CC looks for more competition on the buses - Summary of Provisional Findings http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/localbus/pdf/Summary.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/localbus/pdf/Summary.pdf06052011 (06 May 2011)CC looks for more competition on the buses - Notice of Possible Remedies http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/localbus/pdf/Notice_of_possible_remedies.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/localbus/pdf/Notice_of_possible_remedies.pdf06052011 (03 May 2011)Interim undertakings and Issues Statement published for STS/Butlers merger inquiry http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/Sts_Butlers/index.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/Sts_Butlers/index.htm03052011 (28 April 2011)Thomas Cook/Co-op Group inquiry: News Release http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/thomas_cook_co_op_travel_agency_joint_venture/pdf/2311_thomas_cook_oop_issues.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/thomas_cook_co_op_travel_agency_joint_venture/pdf/2311_thomas_cook_oop_issues.pdf28042011 (28 April 2011)Thomas Cook/Co-op Group inquiry: Issues Statement http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/thomas_cook_co_op_travel_agency_joint_venture/pdf/tc_coop_issues_statement_Final1.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/thomas_cook_co_op_travel_agency_joint_venture/pdf/tc_coop_issues_statement_Final1.pdf28042011 (28 April 2011)Consultation on best practices on co-operation between EU national competition authorities in merger review http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/about_us/our_organisation/workstreams/analysis/cc3_bp_eu.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/about_us/our_organisation/workstreams/analysis/cc3_bp_eu.htm28042011 (28 April 2011)Review of Kemira Terra undertakings: Notice of intention to release certain undertakings http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/kemiraterra/pdf/kemira_notice_undertakings.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/kemiraterra/pdf/kemira_notice_undertakings.pdf28042011 (28 April 2011)Review of Kemira Terra undertakings: Final report http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/kemiraterra/pdf/110428_kemira_terra_review_final_reportredacted_for_publication.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/kemiraterra/pdf/110428_kemira_terra_review_final_reportredacted_for_publication.pdf28042011 (27 April 2011)CC publishes telecoms appeals guidance http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/april/pdf/110427_telecoms_guidance_news_release.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/april/pdf/110427_telecoms_guidance_news_release.pdf27042011 (20 April 2011)Notice of acceptance of final undertakings in relation to Aberdeen Airport Press Release http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2007/airports/pdf/21-11_baa_aberdeen_final.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2007/airports/pdf/21-11_baa_aberdeen_final.pdf20042011 (20 April 2011)Notice of acceptance of final undertakings in relation to Aberdeen Airport (19 April 2011) http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2007/airports/pdf/110418_aberdeen_final_undertakings.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2007/airports/pdf/110418_aberdeen_final_undertakings.pdf20042011 (20 April 2011)RCentrica Review of Undertakings: CC confirms variations to Centrica Undertakings - Press release http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/april/pdf/20-11_CC_confirms_variations_to_Centrica_undertakings.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/april/pdf/20-11_CC_confirms_variations_to_Centrica_undertakings.pdf20042011 (15 April 2011)Thomas Cook/CGL/Midlands merger inquiry: Initial submissions from third parties http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/thomas_cook_co_op_travel_agency_joint_venture/Initial_third_party_submissions.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/thomas_cook_co_op_travel_agency_joint_venture/Initial_third_party_submissions.htm (11 April 2011)CC publishes 2011/12 Business Plan: News release http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/april/pdf/19-11_Business_Plan_2011.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/april/pdf/19-11_Business_Plan_2011.pdf1142011 (05 April 2011)CC/OFT publish guidance on merger surveys: News Release http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/april/pdf/5211_merger_survey.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/april/pdf/5211_merger_survey.pdf05042011 (05 April 2011)CC/OFT publish guidance on merger surveys: Guidance http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/rep_pub/consultations/past/pdf/Good_practice_guide.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/rep_pub/consultations/past/pdf/Good_practice_guide.pdf05042011 (04 April 2011)Handling competition cases in a single authority: Details and speeches from recent CC event http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/our_role/cc_lectures/Handling_competition_cases_single_authority.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/our_role/cc_lectures/Handling_competition_cases_single_authority.htm04042011 (01 April 2011)Ratcliff Palfinger/Ross and Bonnyman Commercial Vehicle Tail Lifts Spare Parts Business merger inquiry – Press Release http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/april/pdf/1811_Ratcliff_RB_issue_statement_press_notice.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/april/pdf/1811_Ratcliff_RB_issue_statement_press_notice.pdf01042011 (01 April 2011)Treasury Management Consultancy Services Merger - CC invites evidence http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/april/pdf/17-11_Butlers_TMC_ref.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/april/pdf/17-11_Butlers_TMC_ref.pdf01042011 (31 March 2011)Mortgage Software Merger Inquiry Cancelled http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/march/pdf/16-11_MBL_cancel.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/march/pdf/16-11_MBL_cancel.pdf31032011 (30 March 2011)CC Requires BAA to press ahead with airport sales http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/march/pdf/1511_Press_Release.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/march/pdf/1511_Press_Release.pdf30032011 (25 March 2011)Speech by Peter Freeman Chairman of the CC at the BIICL 9th Annual Merger Control Conference –Merger control a view from the departure lounge. http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/our_role/speeches/pdf/PJF_BIICL_9th_Annual_Merger_Control_Conference_re_closing_speech_by_PJF_housestyled.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/our_role/speeches/pdf/PJF_BIICL_9th_Annual_Merger_Control_Conference_re_closing_speech_by_PJF_housestyled.pdf25032011 (25 March 2011)CC and OFT publish quick guide on merger assessment http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/march/pdf/14_11_Quick_guide_merger.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/march/pdf/14_11_Quick_guide_merger.pdf25032011 (24 March 2011)PPI Order and accompanying documents (2011) http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/ppi_remittal/order_and_accompanying_documents.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/ppi_remittal/order_and_accompanying_documents.htm24032011 (24 March 2011)PPI Order and accompanying documents (2011) Press Release http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/march/pdf/13_11_PPI_CC_publishes_final_Order.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/march/pdf/13_11_PPI_CC_publishes_final_Order.pdf24032011 (17 March 2011) Mortgage software merger- CC invites evidence http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/march/pdf/12-11_mortgage_software_merger.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/march/pdf/12-11_mortgage_software_merger.pdf17032011 (17 March 2011) OFT and CC publish joint commentary on retail mergers and Commentary on Retail Mergers http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/rep_pub/corporate_documents/other_guidance/38_11_mergers_retail_commentary.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/rep_pub/corporate_documents/other_guidance/38_11_mergers_retail_commentary.pdf17032011 (17 March 2011) Commentary on Retail Mergers http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/rep_pub/corporate_documents/other_guidance/11_03_16_retail_mergers_commentary_for_publication.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/rep_pub/corporate_documents/other_guidance/11_03_16_retail_mergers_commentary_for_publication.pdf17032011 (16 March 2011) CC responds to competition regime proposals http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/march/pdf/11_11_condoc_response.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/march/pdf/11_11_condoc_response.pdf16032011 (14 March 2011) Centrica Review of Undertakings: CC approval of interim arrangement in relation to sale of capacity at Rough for storage year 2012/13 and CC consent to transfer of York field. http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/centrica_review/pdf/110314_Final_Interim_Arrangement_Letter_unsigned.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/centrica_review/pdf/110314_Final_Interim_Arrangement_Letter_unsigned.pdf14032011 (10 March 2011) CC and OFT publish revised Memorandum of Understanding. http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/about_us/our_organisation/workstreams/pdf/mou_between_oft_and_cc.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/about_us/our_organisation/workstreams/pdf/mou_between_oft_and_cc.pdf10032011 (09 March 2011) Keynote speech by Laura Carstensen, Deputy Chairman of the Competition Commission, to the Association of Corporate Counsel Europe Seminar in association with Baker and McKenzie. http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/our_role/speeches/pdf/LC_Speech_ACCE.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/our_role/speeches/pdf/LC_Speech_ACCE.pdf08022011 (08 March 2011) Provisional decision on variations to the undertakings http://www.competition-commission.org.uk http://www.competition-commission.org.uk08022011 (04 March 2011)CC consults on financial reporting requirements for Aberdeen Airport http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2007/airports/pdf/110304_Press_release_09-11_BAA_Aberdeen.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2007/airports/pdf/110304_Press_release_09-11_BAA_Aberdeen.pdf03032011 (03 March 2011)Thomas Cook/Co-op Travel Agency Joint Venture – CC invites evidence and Terms of Reference http://www.competition-commission.org.uk http://www.competition-commission.org.uk03032011 (02 March 2011)Thomas Cook / Co-operative Group / Midlands Co-operative merger inquiry http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/thomas_cook_co_op_travel_agency_joint_venture/index.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2011/thomas_cook_co_op_travel_agency_joint_venture/index.htm01032011 (01 March 2011)Stena / DFDS merger inquiry – Stena / DFDS merger inquiry: Issues Statement News Release http://www.competition-commission.org.uk http://www.competition-commission.org.uk01032011 (28 February 2011)Review of Northern Ireland Banks Order: CC makes an order to vary the Northern Ireland PCA Banking Market Investigation Order 2008 http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/ni_banks/index.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/ni_banks/index.htm28022011 (24 February 2011)Ratcliff Palfinger/Ross and Bonnyman (Commercial Vehicle Tail Lifts Spare Parts Business) Merger Inquiry CC invites evidence http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/feb/pdf/0611_lifts_ref.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/feb/pdf/0611_lifts_ref.pdf24022011 (18 February 2011)BAA Investigation: Statement from CC following Supreme Court Decision on BAA Appeal http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/feb/pdf/0511_baa_supreme_court.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/feb/pdf/0511_baa_supreme_court.pdf18022011 (14 February 2011)PPI Remittal: Further consultation on Draft PPI Order (2011) http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/ppi_remittal/further_consultation_draft_order.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/ppi_remittal/further_consultation_draft_order.htm142011 (09 February 2011)Stena / DFDS merger inquiry – CC invites evidence http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/feb/pdf/0411_stena_dfds_merger_inquiry_cc_invites_evidence.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/feb/pdf/0411_stena_dfds_merger_inquiry_cc_invites_evidence.pdf09022011 (04 February 2011)CC Review of Telecoms Appeal process http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/feb/pdf/0311_telecoms_appeals_recomm.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2011/feb/pdf/0311_telecoms_appeals_recomm.pdf04022011 (14 January 2011)Movies on Pay TV: Working Papers http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/movies_on_pay_tv/working_papers.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/movies_on_pay_tv/working_papers.htm14012011 (13 January 2011)Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) Remittal: Responses to consultation on the Draft PPI Order (2010) http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/ppi_remittal/responses_to_draft_order.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/ppi_remittal/responses_to_draft_order.htm13012011 (13 January 2011)BAA Market Investigation: Ryanair Responses to consultation on changes of circumstance http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2007/airports/responses_consultation_circumstance.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2007/airports/responses_consultation_circumstance.htm13012011 (11 January 2011)Payment Protection Insurance PPI) Remittal: Responses to Draft PPI Order (2010) http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/ppi_remittal/index.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/ppi_remittal/index.htm11012011 (11 January 2011)BAA: Notice of acceptance of Interim Undertakings January 2011 pursuant to section 157 of the Enterprise Act 2002 http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2007/airports/pdf/110111_notice_of_acceptance_of_interim_undertakings.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2007/airports/pdf/110111_notice_of_acceptance_of_interim_undertakings.pdf11012011 (10 January 2011)Review of Northern Ireland Personal Current Account Banking Order: CC issues final decision http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/ni_banks/index.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/ni_banks/index.htm10012011 (07 January 2011)Notice of publication of case study evidence http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/localbus/case_studies.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/localbus/case_studies.htm07012011 (22 December 2010) Bus Market Inquiry market definition working paper http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/localbus/pdf/101222_market_definition_working_paper.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/localbus/pdf/101222_market_definition_working_paper.pdf22122010 (22 December 2010) CC clears Zipcar/Streetcar merger http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/dec/pdf/44_10_zipcar_streetcar.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/dec/pdf/44_10_zipcar_streetcar.pdf22122010.pdf (21 December 2010) CC Publishes Conflicts Review http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/dec/pdf/43_10_conflicts_review_publication.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/dec/pdf/43_10_conflicts_review_publication.pdf21122010.pdf (8 December 2010) PPI briefing seminar – Questions and answers http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/ppi_remittal/pdf/qanda_cc_briefing_seminar_2010_draft_ppiorder.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/ppi_remittal/pdf/qanda_cc_briefing_seminar_2010_draft_ppiorder.pdf (16 December 2010)Notice of publication of qualitative and quantitative survey evidence http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/localbus/pdf/101216_survey_evidence_notification.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/localbus/pdf/101216_survey_evidence_notification.pdf161210 (16 December 2010)Qualitative and quantitative survey evidence http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/localbus/survey_evidence.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/localbus/survey_evidence.htm161210 (10 December 2010)CC WELCOMES NEW DEPUTY CHAIR http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/dec/pdf/41-10_rw_deputy_chair.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/dec/pdf/41-10_rw_deputy_chair.pdf101210 (08 December 2010)Dorf Ketal Chemicals / Johnson Matthey PLC: CC cancels chemicals merger inquiry; Notice of cancellation http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/dorf_ketal_johnson_matthey/index.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/dorf_ketal_johnson_matthey/index.htm081210 (08 December 2010)PPI Remittal: PPI briefing seminar slides http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/ppi_remittal/briefing_seminar.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/ppi_remittal/briefing_seminar.htm081210 (08 December 2010) Is the sword mightier than the pen? Competition enforcement and the law http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/our_role/speeches/pdf/pjf-denning_lec_1_dec_2010_speech.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/our_role/speeches/pdf/pjf-denning_lec_1_dec_2010_speech.pdf081210 (25 November 2010) PPI—CC consults on Draft Order http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/nov/pdf/press_release_ppi_cc_consults_on_draft_order.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/ppi_remittal/pdf/press_release_ppi_cc_consults_on_draft_order.pdf251110 (25 November 2010) Draft explanatory Note to accompany the PPI Order (2010) http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/ppi_remittal/pdf/draft_explanatory_note_to_accompany_the_ppi_order_2010.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/ppi_remittal/pdf/draft_explanatory_note_to_accompany_the_ppi_order_2010.pdf251110 (25 November 2010) Draft PPI Order (2010) http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/ppi_remittal/pdf/draft_ppi_order_2010.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/ppi_remittal/pdf/draft_ppi_order_2010.pdf251110 (25 November 2010) PPI Remittal Notice of intention to make an Order (2010) http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/ppi_remittal/pdf/notice_of_intention_to_make_an_order_2010.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/ppi_remittal/pdf/notice_of_intention_to_make_an_order_2010.pdf251110 (24 November 2010) Competition authorities and the use of economics http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/our_role/speeches/pdf/freeman_madrid_28102010.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/our_role/speeches/pdf/freeman_madrid_28102010.pdf24112010 (23 November 2010) CC publishes Zipcar/Streetcar Provisional findings http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/zipcar_streetcar/provisional_findings.htm /inquiries/ref2010/zipcar_streetcar/provisional_findings.htm23112010 (18 November 2010) BAA Market Investigation: CC invites evidence http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/nov/pdf/39_10_baa_issues_press_release.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/nov/pdf/39_10_baa_issues_press_release.pdf181110 (18 November 2010) Zipcar/Streetcar: Summary of provisional findings and press release http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/zipcar_streetcar/pdf/summary_of_provisional_findings.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/zipcar_streetcar/pdf/summary_of_provisional_findings.pdf181110 (09 November 2010) CC Reviews Centrica Undertakings http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/nov/38_10_centrica_undertakings_press_notice.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/nov/38_10_centrica_undertakings_press_notice.pdf091110 (09 November 2010) Kemira Terra Review of Undertakings Provisional Decision http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/kemiraterra/pdf/provisional_decision.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/kemiraterra/pdf/provisional_decision.pdf091110 (14 October 2010) PPI Remittal Final Report Press Release http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/oct/pdf/ppi_remittal_press_release.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/oct/pdf/ppi_remittal_press_release.pdf141010 (14 October 2010) PPI Remittal Final Report http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/ppi_remittal/pdf/report.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/ppi_remittal/pdf/report.pdf141010 (13 October 2010) Statement from CC following Court of Appeal’s Judgment on BAA Investigation http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/oct/pdf/36-10_baa_court_of_appeal.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/oct/pdf/36-10_baa_court_of_appeal.pdf131010 (13 October 2010) Review of Northern Ireland Banks Order: Provisional decision, Appendix A and press release http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/ni_banks/index.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/ni_banks/index.htm131010 (12 October 2010) First Group/ Scot Rail: Final report and press release http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/first_scotrail/index.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/first_scotrail/index.htm121010 (22 September 2010) BAA Airports: Recommendations to the CAA in relation to the Heathrow consultation protocol published http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2007/airports/pdf/heathrow_consultation_protocol.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2007/airports/pdf/heathrow_consultation_protocol.pdf220910 (17 September 2010) CC accepts Final Undertakings from ITV regarding the Contracts Rights Renewal remedy http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2009/itv/pdf/10_09_17_notice_of_acceptance_of_undertakings_from_itv.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2009/itv/pdf/10_09_17_notice_of_acceptance_of_undertakings_from_itv.pdf170910 (16 September 2010) OFT and CC publish joint merger guidelines http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/sep/pdf/34-10_oft-cc_merger_guidelines.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/sep/pdf/34-10_oft-cc_merger_guidelines.pdf16092010 (14 September 2010) Bristol Water final price determination and appendices http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/rep_pub/reports/2010/fulltext/558_final_report.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/rep_pub/reports/2010/fulltext/558_final_report.pdf14092010 (10 September 2010) CC publishes Local Bus Services Change of Chairman and Updated Issues Statement http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/pdf/33_10_buses_update_new_chair.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/pdf/33_10_buses_update_new_chair.pdf10092010 (10 September 2010) CC publishes Zipcar/Streetcar merger inquiry Issue Statement http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/zipcar_streetcar/pdf/statement_of_issues.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/ref2010/inquiries/zipcar_streetcar/pdf/statement_of_issues.pdf10092010 (10 September 2010) Zipcar/Streetcar merger inquiry Issue Statement News Release http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/sep/pdf/32-10_issues_statement_zipcar.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/sep/pdf/32-10_issues_statement_zipcar.pdf10092010 (08 September 2010) CC updates merger remedy evaluation report with two further case studies - Stericycle/STG and Somerfield/Morrison http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/our_role/analysis/understanding_past_merger_remedies.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/our_role/analysis/understanding_past_merger_remedies.pdf08092010 (03 September 2010) Movies on Pay TV Issues statement and timetable http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/movies_on_pay_tv/pdf/Issues Statment Press release.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/movies_on_pay_tv/pdf/Issues Statment Press release.pdf03092010 (24 August 2010) CC reviews telecoms appeals process http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/aug/pdf/30-10_telecoms_appeals_review.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2006/grocery/pdf/controlled_land_order_100810.pdf23082010 (12 August 2010) CC publishes Groceries Final Controlled Land Order http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2006/grocery/pdf/controlled_land_order_100810.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2006/grocery/pdf/controlled_land_order_100810.pdf12082010 (11 August 2010) OFT refers Zipcar/Streetcar http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/aug/29-10_ZipCar_Streetcar_ref.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/july/29-10_ZipCar_Streetcar_ref.pdf11082010 (04 August 2010) Ofcom refers Pay TV movies investigation to CC http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/july/28_10_movies_ref.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/july/28_10_movies_ref.pdf04082010 (04 August 2010) Bristol Water Final Determination http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/bristol/pdf/27_10_bristol_water_final_determination.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/bristol/pdf/27_10_bristol_water_final_determination.pdf04082010 (03 August 2010) Review of FirstGroup ScotRail undertakings http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/first_scotrail/pdf/first_scotrail_review_provisional_decision_published_3aug10.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/first_scotrail/pdf/first_scotrail_review_provisional_decision_published_3aug10.pdf02082010 (28 July 2010) Provisional decision on retail PPI remedies Press Release http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/july/26-10_ppi_cc_consults_on_measures.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/july/26-10_ppi_cc_consults_on_measures.pdf29072010 (28 July 2010) Competition Commission Publishes Provisional decision on retail PPI remedies http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/ppi_remittal/provisional_decision_on_retail_ppi_remedies.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/ppi_remittal/provisional_decision_on_retail_ppi_remedies.htm29072010 (23 July 2010) Competition Commission Publishes Annual Report and Accounts 2009 2010 http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/rep_pub/annual_rev_archive/pdf/2410_annual_report_final.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/rep_pub/annual_rev_archive/pdf/2410_annual_report_final.pdf23/07/2010 (21 July 2010) Cancellation of Getty-Rex merger inquiry http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/Getty_rex/pdf/100721_cancellation_final_notice.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/Getty_rex/pdf/100721_cancellation_final notice.pdf210710 (19 July 2010) Stagecoach/Preston Bus:The Competition Commission and Stagecoach have agreed that it would be appropriate to proceed with the divestment of Preston Bus Limited in accordance with the terms of the Final Undertakings Stagecoach has given to the Commission http://www.catribunal.org.uk/237-4990/1145-4-8-09-Stagecoach-Group-Plc.html http://www.catribunal.org.uk/237-4990/1145-4-8-09-Stagecoach-Group-Plc.html.19072010 (12 July 2010) Cable and Wireless UK v Office of Communications (Leased Lines Charge Control): CC publishes Final Determination http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/appeals/communications_act/final_determination_excised_version_for_publication.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/appeals/communications_act/final_determination_excised_version_for_publication.pdf12072010 (30 June 2010) CC publishes a draft revised Controlled Land Order for consultation. Comments are requested by 9 July 2010. http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2006/grocery/pdf/groceries_controlled_land_order_notice_of_intention_30jun10.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2006/grocery/pdf/groceries_controlled_land_order_notice_of_intention_30jun10.pdf300610 (22 June 2010) CC publishes a new timetable for the review of the Kemira-Terra Undertakings http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/kemiraterra/pdf/KTR_Kemira_Terra_Timetable_vs_1.2-22Jun10.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/kemiraterra/pdf/KTR_Kemira_Terra_Timetable_vs_1.2_22Jun10.pdf220610 (18 June 2010) CC Provisionally agrees small price rise in Bristol Water Appeal http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/bristol/pdf/22_10_bristol_water_pfs.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/bristol/pdf/22_10_ bristol_water_pfs.pdf180610 (18 June 2010) Bristol Water Price Appeal Provisional Findings http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/bristol/provisional_findings.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/bristol/provisional_findings.htm180610 (27 May 2010) Occasional Paper: On the Use of Counterfactuals in Merger Inquiries, by Peter Davis and Adam Cooper. http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/our_role/analysis/10_05_20_Counterfactual_long_paper_v2_1.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/our_role/analysis/10_05_20_Counterfactual_long_paper_v2_1.pdf270510 (25 May 2010) The Competition Commission (CC) and the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) have today launched a joint consultation on a good practice guide for parties presenting evidence in merger inquiries. http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/may/21_10_Merger_Survey.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/may/21_10_Merger_Survey.pdf250510 (25 May 2010) The Competition Commission has appointed Roland Green as its new Chief Legal Adviser http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/may/20_10_Roland_Green.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/may/20_10_Roland_Green.pdf250510 (20 May 2010) Speech by CC Chairman to St Gallen International Competition Forum http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/our_role/speeches/pjf_st_gallen_20_05_2010.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/our_role/speeches/pjf_st_gallen_20_05_2010.pdf200510 (19 May 2010) BAA Airports: Note on process in relation to the Heathrow consultation protocol http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2007/airports/pdf/100519_notice_on_LHR_process_housestyled.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2007/airports/pdf/100519_notice_on_LHR_process_housestyled.pdf190510 (14 May 2010) PPI Remittal Provisional decision report http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/ppi_remittal/provisional_decision.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/ppi_remittal/provisional_decision.htm140510 (14 May 2010) PPI Remittal Provisional decision Press Release http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/may/PPI_remittal_press_notice.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/may/PPI_remittal_press_notice.pdf140510 (12 May 2010) ITV Contract Rights Renewal Final Report Published http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/rep_pub/reports/2010/557ITV.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/rep_pub/reports/2010/557ITV.htm120510 (12 May 2010) ITV Contract Rights Renewal Final Report Press Release http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2009/itv/pdf/press_release.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2009/itv/pdf/press_release.pdf120510 (07 May 2010) Ticketmaster/Live Nation Final Report Published http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/rep_pub/reports/2010/556ticket.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/rep_pub/reports/2010/556ticket.htm070510 (07 May 2010) Ticketmaster/Live Nation Final Report Press Release http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2009/ticketmaster/pdf/press_release.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2009/ticketmaster/pdf/press_release.pdf070510 (06 May 2010) BAA Airports: Notice of acceptance of final undertakings in relation to Aberdeen Airport http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2007/airports/pdf/100416_abn_notice_of_acceptance_of_final_undertakings_re_consultation.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2007/airports/pdf/100416_abn_notice_of_acceptance_of_final_undertakings_re_consultation.pdf060510 (30 April 2010) Groceries Market Investigation: Controlled Land Order made http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2006/grocery/index.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2006/grocery/index.htm300410 (14 April 2010) OFT/CC Joint Review of Merger Assessment http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/about_us/our_organisation/workstreams/analysis/cc2_review.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/about_us/our_organisation/workstreams/analysis/cc2_review.htm140410 (18 March 2010) Brightsolid/Friends Reunited Inquiry Final Report http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/rep_pub/reports/2010/555brightsolid.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/rep_pub/reports/2010/555brightsolid.htm180310 (16 March 2010) Sports Direct/JJB Sports Inquiry Final Report http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/rep_pub/reports/2010/554SDI_JJB.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/rep_pub/reports/2010/554SDI_JJB.htm160310 (16 March 2010) Remedies standing group: Notice of Variation of Procedure - Adoption of Undertakings http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/rep_pub/pdf/remedies_std_grp_adoption_undertakings.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/rep_pub/pdf/remedies_std_grp_adoption_undertakings.pdf160310 (11 March 2010) Suspension of review of undertakings announcement http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/kemiraterra/pdf/suspension%20_of_review_of_undertakings_announcement.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2010/kemiraterra/pdf/suspension%20_of_review_of_undertakings_announcement.pdf110310 (11 March 2010) Notice of release of interim undertakings published. http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2007/airports/pdf/notice_release_interim_undertakings.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2007/airports/pdf/notice_release_interim_undertakings.pdf110310 (01 March 2010) Chief Legal Adviser http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/our_peop/employment/index.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/our_peop/employment/index.htm010310 (24 February 2010) Remedies Review http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/our_role/analysis/remedies_review_prop_cc_action.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/our_role/analysis/remedies_review_prop_cc_action.pdf240210 (18 February 2010) Brightsolid/Friends Reunited: Summary of Provisional Findings http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries_ref2009/brightsolid/pdf/summary_of_provisional_findings.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries_ref2009/brightsolid/pdf/summary_of_provisional_findings180210 (15 February 2010) Sports Direct/JJB Sports Inquiry: Provisional findings report http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries_ref2009/jjb/pdf/provisional_findings_report.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries_ref2009/jjb/pdf/provisional_findings_report.pdf150210 (11 February 2010) Sports Direct Provisional Findings: Press Release http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/feb/11-10.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/feb/11-10.pdf110210 (11 February 2010) Sports Direct Provisional Findings Summary http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2009/jjb/pdf/summary_of_provisional_findings.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2009/jjb/pdf/summary_of_provisional_findings.pdf110210 (10 February 2010) CC to Appeal BAA Judgement: Press Release http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/feb/08-10_cat_baa_appeal.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/feb/08-10_cat_baa_appeal.pdf100210 (9 February 2010) Bristol Water Inquiry Appeal: Press Release http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/feb/100208_bristol_water_referral.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/feb/100208_bristol_water_referral.pdf090210 (4 February 2010) Bus Market Inquiry: Press Release http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/feb/pdf/04-10.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/feb/pdf/04-10.pdf040210 (29 January 2010) Press Release: Review Of Conflicts of Interest http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/jan/29-10.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/jan/29-10.pdf290110 (28 January 2010) Press Release: CC Welcomes New Deputy Chair http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/jan/28-10.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/jan/28-10.pdf280110 (26 January 2010) Bus Market Inquiry: Appointment of Chairman http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/jan/26-10.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/jan/26-10.pdf260110 (21 January 2010) Court of Appeal upholds BSkyB/ITV decision http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2007/itv/index.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2007/itv/index.htm210110 (19 January 2010) Provisional decision on remedy variations http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2009/itv/provisional_decision_remedy.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2009/itv/provisional_decision_remedy.htm190110 (19 January 2010) CC outlines proposed CRR changes http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/jan/02-10.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/jan/02-10.pdf190110 (14 January 2010) Groceries-Controlled Land order 2nd consultation mark up – Annex 2 to the Notice of Intention published. http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2006/grocery/groceries_inquiry_news.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2009/grocery/groceries_inquiry_news.htm140110 (07 January 2010) Local Bus Services : Press release http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/jan/01-10.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2010/jan/01-10.pdf070110 (07 January 2010) Stagecoach Group plc / Preston Bus Limited: Notice of Proposal to Accept Undertakings http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2009/preston/notice_proposal_accept_undertakings.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk//inquiries/ref2009/preston/notice_proposal_accept_undertakings.htm070110 (22 December 2009) Ticketmaster / Live Nation - Final Report http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2009/dec/pdf/56-09.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2009/dec/pdf/56-09.pdf221209 (21 December 2009) Statement following CAT’s judgment http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2009/dec/pdf/55-09.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2009/dec/pdf/55-09.pdf221209 (21 December 2009) The CAT has referred the leased lines appeal to CC http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2009/dec/pdf/54-09.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2009/dec/pdf/54-09.pdf211209 (09 December 2009) The CC has today published an issues statement as part of its inquiry into the anticipated acquisition of Friends Reunited Holdings Limited from ITV by Brightsolid Group Limited. http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2009/dec/pdf/53-09.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2009/dec/pdf/53-09.pdf091209 (01 December 2009) The CAT has referred part of an appeal by Carphone Warehouse to the CC. http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2009/dec/pdf/52-09.pdf http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/press_rel/2009/dec/pdf/52-09.pdf011209 (01 December 2009) Revised administrative timetable published for ITV CRR. http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2009/itv/index.htm http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2009/itv/index.htm0111209