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UK and EU competition law highlights: CMA merger remedies review and charter, Royal Mail CPO, PSR abolition, mobile browsers report, EU dawn raids and State aid updates — 13 March 2025

Published on: 13 March 2025

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UK mergers

CMA launches review of merger remedies approach and publishes new mergers charter

The CMA has begun its review of merger remedies and unveiled a new mergers charter as part of planned steps to enhance the 4Ps—pace, predictability, proportionality and process—within the merger control regime, aiming to spur growth, investment and business confidence.

A call for evidence to launch a review of merger remedies

This review seeks to ensure the CMA’s remedies framework reflects the 4Ps. The authority is inviting evidence across three remedy themes. First, the CMA’s approach to remedies, covering phase 1 remedies, how effectiveness and proportionality are assessed, the distinction between structural and behavioural measures, the evaluation of behavioural and complex remedies, and arrangements for monitoring and enforcement. Second, the CMA’s approach to rivalry‑enhancing efficiencies and relevant customer benefits...

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