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UK competition law update: CMA publishes Phase 1 clearance in Kingspan/Coverworld, issues collaboration guide; CAT dismisses Weis subsidy review, permission to appeal refused; Coll v Google class representative reinstated

Published on: 15 August 2025

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Mergers

  • The CMA published the full Phase 1 clearance for Kingspan Group Limited’s anticipated purchase of Coverworld Holdings Limited—see further, decision. NOTE—For live CMA mergers, see further, UK mergers—ongoing cases tracker

Antitrust

  • The CMA released a brief guide for businesses on collaborating lawfully without infringing competition rules—see further, guide. NOTE—For current legislation, guidance and policy updates, see further, UK competition horizon scanning—2025 and beyond

Subsidy control

  • The CAT issued an order in Mr Aubrey Weis v Greater Manchester Combined Authority, under section 70 of the Subsidy Control Act 2022, concerning an alleged decision to grant two loans for a central Manchester residential project. The CAT dismissed the application on 31 July 2025 and refused permission to appeal—see further, order. NOTE—For live Subsidy Control Act appeals before the CAT and the appellate courts, see further, UK subsidy control—ongoing appeals tracker

Private actions

  • The CAT made an order in Elizabeth Helen Coll v Alphabet Inc and ors, an opt-out collective claim for damages alleging Google’s exclusionary conduct as an abuse of dominance. The order reinstates Elizabeth Coll as class representative—see further, order. NOTE—For public UK private actions, see further, UK private actions—ongoing cases tracker

Upcoming dates

  • For upcoming UK competition events, see further, UK Competition calendar
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