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CMA Confirms Progress on Digital Markets Regime

WHY IT MATTERS

The CMA’s confirmed progress signals regulatory stability for digital platforms, giving UK firms clearer expectations and supporting a competitive digital market environment.

What happened

Will Hayter, head of the UK Competition and Markets Authority, delivered a speech titled "On track: delivering the promises of the digital markets regime" at the Time to Reset: Unlocking Growth & Sovereignty Through Digital Competition event, hosted by the News Media Association and Reset. In his address, Hayter confirmed that the CMA is on schedule to implement the new regulatory framework aimed at increasing competition among large digital platforms. He highlighted ongoing enforcement actions and upcoming policy updates that will shape the digital economy. The speech underscored the Authority’s commitment to delivering on the regime’s objectives and maintaining a level playing field for UK businesses.

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On track: delivering the promises of the digital markets regime

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