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UK competition law update: CMA IEO in Kpler/Spire Maritime Data deal; sports broadcasting freelance services infringement decision; SAU final report on West Midlands bus subsidy; upcoming dates

Published on: 17 April 2025

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Mergers

The CMA has imposed an initial enforcement order concerning the proposed acquisition by Kpler Holding SA of Spire Global Inc.’s Maritime Data Business—see the case page for more. Note—For all active merger reviews before the CMA, please consult the UK mergers—ongoing cases tracker.

Antitrust

The CMA has released the public version of its infringement decision following its investigation into anti-competitive arrangements relating to the procurement of freelance services that support the creation and broadcast of sports content in the UK—see the decision. Note—For all live behavioural probes before the CMA, see the UK behavioural investigations—ongoing cases tracker.

Subsidy control

The Subsidy Advice Unit has issued its final report offering advice to the West Midlands Combined Authority on its proposed West Midlands Bus Network Support Grant scheme—see the final report. Note—For every decision referred to the Subsidy Advice Unit under the Subsidy Control Act 2022, see the UK subsidy control—ongoing cases tracker.

Upcoming dates

For dates of forthcoming UK competition developments, please refer to the UK Competition calendar...

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