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UK competition law update: CMA response on private dental market study request; Subsidy Advice Unit final report on Heat Pump Investment Accelerator Competition Round 2; upcoming dates 19 November 2025

Published on: 20 November 2025

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Market studies

The CMA has issued a letter replying to the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s call for a market study into the UK private dental care sector, centred on local competition and whether consumers can choose effectively and get value for money. Welcoming the request, the CMA has started initial scoping and engagement with officials to assess the case, with a fuller proposal to its Board. It reaffirmed its aim to ease cost‑of‑living pressures via pro‑competitive action, citing ongoing work on the government’s FuelFinder scheme and the Veterinary Services for Household Pets market investigation. It also restated readiness to help tackle bid‑rigging in public procurement using AI and data‑led tools. The Chancellor said further updates on any CMA recommendations would come in the Autumn Budget 2025 and thereafter. See further, case page.

Subsidy control

The Subsidy Advice Unit has published its final report advising the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero on the proposed Heat Pump Investment Accelerator Competition subsidy scheme – Round 2; see further, final report. NOTE—For all decisions referred to the Subsidy Advice Unit under the Subsidy Control Act 2022, see the UK subsidy control—ongoing cases tracker.

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