( July 19, 2026, 08:27 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The UK government has launched a consultation on reforms to streamline competition enforcement, regulatory appeals, and the opt-out collective actions regime as part of its economic growth agenda. The proposals aim to make competition law more efficient and effective by improving collective action procedures, simplifying regulatory appeals, and accelerating antitrust investigations while maintaining procedural fairness. Ministers say the reforms will reduce complexity, strengthen enforcement, and deliver better outcomes for consumers, businesses, and the wider economy.The statement follows. The consultation document is attached. ...
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