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UK competition law update: CMA veterinary services final report; CAT refuses Amazon strike-out; government anti-profiteering plans; SAU advice on EV grants (24 March 2026)

Published on: 24 March 2026

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Market studies CMA publishes final report on market investigation into veterinary services for household pets

The CMA has released the final report of its market investigation into veterinary services for household pets across the UK. It identified competition issues in this sector and proposed a suite of remedies to tackle them.

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In May 2024, the CMA made a market investigation reference under section 131 of the Enterprise Act 2002 concerning the provision of veterinary services for household pets in the UK, covering prescribed veterinary medicines. Its July 2024 issues statement outlined six principal theories of harm: worries that pet owners may not readily choose providers or treatments because of limited information; that concentration in local areas and consolidation might suppress rivalry; that vertical integration in groups could narrow choice; and that people may pay too much for medicines, prescriptions and cremation services. The CMA also signalled that the regulatory framework might be out of date and not supportive of an effectively functioning market. After substantial evidence gathering, including consultation on working papers and prospective remedies, the CMA extended the timetable for the investigation to May 2026 owing to the complexity of the issues, the scope of potential remedies and...

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