Babcock – CHC helicopter merger moves to in-depth competition investigation
CHC has not addressed competition concerns on its takeover of rival Babcock and the competition watchdog has referred it to an in-depth investigation.
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Competition watchdog launches formal inquiry into Babcock and CHC helicopter merger
A formal inquiry has been launched by the competition watchdog into the merger of CHC and Babcock helicopters.
Competition watchdog warns of ‘postcode lottery’ for electric vehicle charging
The UK competition watchdog has published a review into electric vehicle charging, warning some parts of the country are at risk of being “left behind”.
Wood closes deal to sell off nuclear business in multi-million agreement
Global engineering and consulting firm Wood has announced it has closed a deal to sell off its nuclear business to Dallas-headquartered company Jacobs.
Prosafe, Floatel scrap merger plans after monopoly watchdogs dig in heels
Two offshore accommodation vessel contractors have thrown in the towel on their plans to join forces after running into opposition from monopoly watchdogs.
Prosafe, Floatel merger faces increased scrutiny from monopoly watchdogs
The UK’s monopoly watchdog has decided to carry out an in-depth investigation into the planned merger between two offshore accommodation providers.
Watchdog clears way for merger of energy giants
Scottish utility SSE and Germany’s innogy claim consumers will be the winners as the competition watchdog approved a merger of two of Britain’s biggest energy suppliers.
SSE and Npower merger given all-clear by competition watchdog
The deal to merge Npower and SSE’s retail operations has been given the all-clear by the competition watchdog, paving the way for the tie-up of two of Britain’s biggest energy suppliers.
SSE and Npower merger raises ‘no competition concerns’ says watchdog
The deal to merge Npower and SSE's retail operations has been given the provisional green light after the energy watchdog said there is "plenty of choice" in the UK market.
SSE, Npower merger referred for full investigation amid competition fears
The deal to merge Npower and SSE's retail operations has been referred for a full investigation after the two energy giants failed to address concerns, the competition watchdog has announced.
Energy meter price cap will cut bills by £300m a year, market regulator says
Four million households on pre-payment meters are to benefit from a temporary price cap which will reduce bills by around £300 million a year, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said.
Final report on major investigation into UK energy sector to be published
A final report on a major investigation into the UK’s energy sector by the competition watchdog is set to be published.
Energy sector report explained
Gas and electricity prices will be temporarily capped for four million households on pre-payment metres, after it was revealed that Britons could have been overpaying by around £1.7 billion. An Ofgem-controlled database will also be launched, allowing rival suppliers to offer those on standard variable rates (SVRs) for three years or more better deals.
Centrica denies CMA’s customers’ £1.7billion over-payment claim
Centrica refutes Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) findings that customers could have been historically overpaying £1.7billion a year.
Four million customers could see power bills slashed
Around four million households on pre-payment meters will see their power bills slashed and providers will have to share customer data to allow rivals to offer them better deals under proposals announced by the energy watchdog.
CMA highlights competition concerns in North Sea oil and gas industry
The chief executive of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has written to energy secretary Amber Rudd raising concerns over competition in the North Sea oil and gas industry. The CMA has warned the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) that plans to establish the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) could lead to information exchanges which may harm competition.