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Overhaul of UK markets scrutiny tools set to reinforce government influence

By Jon Menon ( August 20, 2025, 12:34 GMT | Comment) -- UK markets probes look set to be fast-tracked under plans by the regulator to reduce uncertainty for businesses. The Competition and Markets Authority is seeking feedback on draft guidance, but full market investigations seem likely to become rarer with the proposed changes, and the CMA's markets scrutiny looks increasingly likely to be entwined with the UK government’s growth agenda.UK markets probes look set to be fast-tracked, with fewer full investigations, under plans by the regulator to reduce uncertainty for businesses. Such change will come with challenges and may lead to a tighter relationship with government policy....

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