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R (Greyhound Board of Great Britain Ltd) v Welsh Ministers [2026] EWHC 670 (Admin) What are the practical implications of this case? The ruling reinforces the constitutional divide between the courts and the legislature. It explains that the scheme and framework of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (GWA 2006) embody that separation of powers, and that any judicial attempt to recognise and enforce a common law obligation on Welsh Ministers to consult prior to introducing legislation in the Senedd would trespass upon that boundary. This is not a departure from established principle; case law has already upheld comparable rules for lawmakers in Scotland and at Westminster. However, this is the first express confirmation of the position for Welsh lawmakers, and the first time this dimension of the GWA 2006 has been analysed in such depth. The court examined earlier
The solution arrived through the United Nations Compensation Commission (UNCC), a quasi‑judicial body handling mass claims, created under UN Security Council Resolution 687. By addressing environmental harm—most notably via its ‘F4’ claim class—the UNCC set a seminal benchmark shaping how international law and contemporary arbitral panels allocate financial responsibility for wartime ecological devastation. With present-day wars in areas such as Eastern Europe and the Middle East bringing dam breaches, strikes on chemical facilities, and the burning of farmland, the UNCC’s legacy endures as an essential reference point for states, global investors, and companies engaged in post‑conflict arbitration. The F4 claims: Quantifying the unquantifiable Prior to the 1990s, mechanisms in international law for war reparations overwhelmingly favoured property loss, foregone earnings, and bodily injury. The natural world was commonly treated as a mute, non-compensable victim of armed hostilities...
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Subsidy control The Subsidy Advice Unit has agreed to prepare a report at the request of the Arts Council of England on the proposed funding for the English National Opera—see the case page for more. The Subsidy Advice Unit has also agreed to produce a report following a request from Belfast City Council regarding a proposed subsidy for the Gobbins Phase 2 project—see the case page for details. Note— For all matters referred to the Subsidy Advice Unit under the Subsidy Control Act 2022, please see the UK subsidy control—cases tracker. Upcoming dates For dates of forthcoming UK competition developments, refer to the UK Competition calendar......
Mergers The Commission has approved: the purchase of Vantage NA Data Centre Assets by Silver Lake and Digital Bridge ( M.11434) following a phase I review — see further, Midday Express; the establishment of a joint venture by MC, DTHAG and MMC ( M.11424) after a phase I review — see further, Midday Express. NOTE — For all live merger probes before the Commission, see further, EU mergers — ongoing cases tracker. State aid The Commission has launched an in-depth inquiry to assess whether the changes France plans to make to Corsair’s amended restructuring plan are compatible with EU state aid rules — see further, Midday Express. NOTE — For all live State aid decisions and ongoing formal State aid investigations, see further, EU State aid decisions — ongoing cases tracker. Competition policy The opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on the European...
Mergers The CMA opened a Phase 1 probe into Spread Ex Limited’s completed purchase of Sporting Index Limited’s B2C arm—see case page. The CMA began a Phase 1 review of Theramex HQ UK Limited’s acquisition of rights to Viatris Inc’s Femoston and Duphaston—see case page. The CMA accepted undertakings in lieu of a Phase 2 reference for Wolseley UK Limited’s anticipated takeover of Kooltech Limited—see case page. NOTE— For live CMA mergers, see the UK mergers—ongoing tracker. Private actions In ruling on rival opt-out applications, the CAT decided Robert Hammond’s collective action against Amazon should proceed ahead of Julie Hunter’s. Both standalone claims seek damages for alleged abuse of dominance relating to Amazon’s intermediation services for online marketplaces. On the preliminary “carriage dispute”, the CAT unanimously preferred Mr Hammond as proposed class representative. Ms Hunter’s case is stayed, but may revive if Mr...
Mergers The CMA has issued its call for views in respect of the expected takeover by Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc...
Mergers The Commission has received notice of Cobepa/ SD 2 Holding ( M.11480) via the simplified merger procedure. NOTE— For all ongoing merger enquiries before the Commission, please consult the EU mergers—ongoing cases tracker. Upcoming dates: For forthcoming EU competition developments, see the EU Competition calendar......
Mergers The Commission was notified of Permira/ HG/ GGW ( M.11431) under the simplified procedure. Applications in T-1097/23 Vivendi v Commission and T-1119/23 Lagardère v Commission challenge RFIs in Vivendi/ Lagardère under Arts 4(1) and 7(1) EMUR ( M.11184)—see applications. Following monitoring, the Commission welcomed developments at Amsterdam Airport allowing Jet Blue Airways to keep operating for IATA Summer 2024—see press release. Note: see the mergers and appeals ongoing trackers. State aid Approved a Polish €300m scheme supporting workers affected by closures of coal‑ and lignite‑fired plants and lignite mines—see press release. Cleared a French €325m scheme for biomass heat production for durable material used in manufacturing and industrial processes—see Midday Express. Opened an in‑depth probe into whether France’s planned changes to Corsair’s restructuring plan comply with the rules—see press release. Appeal filed in...
Mergers The CMA opened a call for views on Theramex HQ UK Limited’s purchase of specified rights in Viatris Inc’s Femoston and Duphaston products—see further, case page The CMA began a call for views on the anticipated acquisition of Telegraph Media Group by Red Bird IMI—see further, case page NOTE— For every live merger before the CMA, see further, UK mergers—ongoing cases tracker NOTE— For an overview of ongoing and completed merger transactions where the UK government has intervened on public interest grounds under the Enterprise Act 2022, see further, Government interventions on public interest grounds—merger cases tracker Upcoming dates For dates of forthcoming UK competition developments, see further, UK Competition calendar......
In this issue: UK antitrust UK competition policy EU antitrust EU mergers EU competition policy EU state aid Lex Talk®Competition: a Lexis®Nexis community Daily and weekly news alerts Caselex New and updated content UK antitrust CMA launches Chapter II investigation into Vifor Pharma regarding the supply of intravenous iron deficiency treatments to the NHS The CMA has begun a Chapter II inquiry under the Competition Act 1998 into Vifor Pharma ( Vifor) for suspected competition law breaches relating to the supply of intravenous ( IV) iron deficiency therapies for NHS patients in the UK. Vifor, a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Australia, markets Ferinject (ferric caboxymaltose). Pharmacosmos, a family-owned specialist focused on iron deficiency, produces Monofer (ferric derisomaltose). The investigation will consider whether Vifor, whose Ferinject is a leading IV iron treatment in the UK, stifled...
Subsidy control Subsidy Advice Unit consults on proposed approach regarding its monitoring function under the Subsidy Control Act 2022 The Subsidy Advice Unit ( SAU) has launched a consultation inviting views on its intended approach to fulfilling its monitoring role set out in section 65 of the Subsidy Control Act 2022 (the Act). Under this section, the SAU is required to conduct reviews and produce reports on how well the Act functions, and on the Act’s effects on competition and investment across the UK. The SAU’s inaugural monitoring report is scheduled in 2026......
Antitrust Court of Justice dismisses Scania’s appeal relating to the truck cartel market The Court of Justice delivered its ruling in Case C‑251/22 P, Scania and Others v Commission, an appeal challenging the General Court’s judgment in Case T‑275/20, which had refused an application to annul the Commission’s decision in the trucks cartel ( AT.39824). The Court of Justice rejected the appeal in full and in all respects. It expressly confirmed, among other matters, that: the Commission did not violate the principles of impartiality by assigning the same case team to conduct the settlement negotiations and to pursue the ongoing infringement decision against non‑settling parties......
Antitrust CMA launches Chapter II investigation into Vifor Pharma regarding the supply of intravenous iron deficiency treatments to the NHS The Commission stated it has opened a Chapter II investigation, under the Competition Act 1998, into Vifor Pharma ( Vifor), following concerns of a suspected breach of competition law linked to the supply of intravenous ( IV) iron deficiency treatments provided to National Health Service ( NHS) patients across the UK......
Mergers General Court upholds appeal regarding the Commission’s decision to partially waive commitments in Nidec/ Whirlpool merger The General Court delivered its judgment in Case T-583/20, Italia Wanbao- ACC v Commission, contesting the Commission decision of 15 May 2020 that partly relaxed commitments attached to approval of Nidec’s acquisition of Embraco, Whirlpool’s compressor business (see also Nidec/ Whirlpool ( Embraco Business) ( M.8947)). Upholding the appeal, the General Court quashed the Commission’s decision which had partially waived conditions imposed as part of the original merger clearance decision......
Mergers The CMA has begun its phase I review and invited comments on Venus Topco Limited’s anticipated acquisition of Atlanta Investment Holdings 3 Limited—see the case page. Note— For all live CMA mergers, see the UK mergers—ongoing cases tracker. Antitrust The CMA has published the outcome of the 2023 slot award process from its investigation into the Atlantic Joint Business Agreement between American Airlines, IAG members ( British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus) and Finnair under Chapter I of the Competition Act 1998—see Atlantic Joint Business Agreement ( IAG ( EI, BA, IB), AA and AY) ( Case 50616). Market studies The CAT has ruled in Airwave Solutions Limited & Others v CMA, an appeal against its 12 December 2022 judgment dismissing its and Airwave Solutions Limited’s application to review the CMA’s final report in the market investigation into the supply of land mobile radio network services for public...
Mergers The Commission authorised: the purchase of shared control over Duffle Travel Retail Platform Gmb H by GHARAGE Ventures Gmb H, Dufry International AG and Takeaway.com Central Core B. V. ( M.11294), following a phase I review—see also, Midday Express the acquisition of joint control of JP Beteiligungs Gmb H and Aggro Sport Gmb H, together with each of their direct and indirect subsidiaries, by TA Associates Management, L. P. and Warburg Pincus LLC ( M.11369), after a phase I assessment—see further, Midday Express the establishment of a joint venture by Pirelli Tyre S.p. A. ......
Mergers Commission statement on announcement by Amazon and i Robt to abandon their transaction The Commission released a statement from Executive Vice- President Margrethe Vestager following a joint announcement by Amazon and i Robt that they would abandon their proposed transaction. Amazon operates an online marketplace that allows retailers to advertise and sell products to customers and through which it is, itself, active as a retailer. i Robot manufactures robot vacuum cleaners ( RVCs), which it sells on Amazon’s online marketplace. On 6 July 2023, the Commission opened a Phase II investigation into Amazon’s planned acquisition of i Robot due to concerns that it could permit Amazon to restrict competition in the market for the manufacturing and supply of RVCs (which Amazon also sells) and to reinforce its position in the market for online marketplace services to third-party sellers (and related...
Mergers The CMA has released the full text of its phase 1 decision concerning the proposed acquisition by The Alumasc Group plc of ARP Group Holdings Ltd and Rainwater Online Holdings Limited—see further, decision. NOTE— For all live mergers before the CMA, see further, UK mergers—ongoing cases tracker Subsidy control The Subsidy Advice Unit has issued its final report to the Welsh Government on the Scheme to Extend High Speed Broadband in Wales—see further, final report. NOTE— For all decisions referred to the Subsidy Advice Unit under the Subsidy Control Act 2022, see further, UK subsidy control—cases tracker Competition policy The CMA has confirmed two senior leadership appointments. Chris Prevett has been named permanent General Counsel, while Will Hayter has been appointed Executive Director of Digital Markets—see further, press release. NOTE— For a summary of all ongoing competition law legislation, guidance and other policy...
Competition policy Commission publishes report on enforcement of EU antitrust and merger control rules in the pharmaceutical sector between 2018–2022 The Commission has issued a report on competition enforcement—covering antitrust and merger control—in the pharmaceutical sector, outlining the activities undertaken by the Commission and national competition authorities during 2018 to 2022. It updates an earlier 2019 report that examined the period from 2009 to 2017. Alongside a broad overview of enforcement in pharmaceuticals, the report describes the sector’s key features that guide competition assessments and, through concrete and practical examples, clearly demonstrates how competition law action protected undertakings and consumers, including in the course of the Covid-19 crisis......
Mergers The CMA began its phase 1 review of the proposed joint venture between Vodafone Group Plc and CK Hutchison Holdings Limited relating to Vodafone Limited and Hutchison 3G UK Limited—see further, case page. The Department for Culture, Media and Sports issued a second PIIN from the Secretary of State, Lucy Frazer, on the proposed acquisition of Telegraph Media Group Limited, Telegraph Media Group Holdings Limited, or their business or assets (including subsidiary shares) by RB Investco Limited and/or related undertakings (including RB IMI AIV Limited Partnership), or any assignees, transferees or successors—see further, case page. NOTE— For trackers on live CMA mergers and public interest interventions under the Enterprise Act 2022, see UK mergers—ongoing cases tracker and Government interventions on public interest grounds—merger cases tracker. Subsidy control The Subsidy Advice Unit released its final report advising the...
Competition policy CMA’s Microeconomics Unit unveils an analysis of competition and market power in UK labour markets. The CMA has published a research report examining these issues across the UK labour market, marking the first report produced by its Microeconomics Unit......
Antitrust Court of Justice recommends in national reference from Bulgaria that rules setting minimum remuneration for lawyer breach Article 101 TFEU The Court of Justice delivered its judgment in Case C-438/22, Em akaunt BG, arising from a national reference by Bulgaria seeking guidance on the interpretation of Article 101 TFEU in relation to minimum remuneration for lawyers. The request was prompted by an earlier ruling in which the Court held that national measures that prevent a lawyer and client from agreeing fees below the minimum level set by regulations issued by the professional organisation of lawyers, and that also stop courts from ordering reimbursement of fees beneath that minimum, are capable of restricting competition in the internal market within the meaning of Article 101(1) TFEU. The present judgment confirms that it is for the referring court to assess whether the domestic regime pursues...
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