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UK competition law update: SAU to report on energy subsidy schemes; CMA extends Google Play and Apple App Store investigations; CAT adds JD Sports in Sports Direct v Newcastle United

Published on: 07 May 2024

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Subsidy Control

  • SAU accepted requests from DESNZ/DBT on the proposed EII Exemption from Nuclear RAB Policy Costs; from DESNZ/UK Infrastructure Bank on the proposed Sizewell C FID; and from DESNZ on the proposed Sizewell C Devex—see further, case pages.

NOTE—For all SAU referrals under the Subsidy Control Act 2022, see further, UK subsidy control—cases tracker.

Antitrust

  • CMA extended its Chapter II CA 1998 probe into Google’s Android app distribution, notably Play billing rules; review of responses to proposed commitments continues to June 2024—see further, case page.
  • CMA also prolonged its Apple iOS/iPadOS inquiry on App Store access terms; analysis now runs from April to June 2024—see further, case page.

NOTE—For all live behavioural CMA investigations, see further, UK behavioural investigations—ongoing cases tracker.

Private actions

  • The CAT’s order (1 May 2024) in SportsDirect.com Retail Ltd v Newcastle United Football Company Ltd and Newcastle United Ltd concerns a s47(1) CA 1998 damages claim alleging abuse of dominance and anti‑competitive exclusivity in wholesale of Newcastle United replica football kit; it permits Newcastle United FC to add JD Sports Fashion plc as co‑defendant—see further, order.

NOTE—For all live private actions made public in the UK, see further, Upcoming dates. For forthcoming UK competition developments, see further, UK Competition calendar...

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