Panel overhaul will boost accountability of UK’s CMA, Cardell says
By Jon Menon ( November 20, 2025, 14:00 GMT | Insight) -- The UK government’s move to scrap the antitrust watchdog’s expert panel system will help enhance the accountability of the regulator, according to the UK antitrust chief -- who asserted that the watchdog will remain independent in its role. Sarah Cardell outlined the CMA’s updated three-year strategy, which will see the authority promote competition and protect consumers with a goal to drive economic growth and improve household prosperity. The UK government’s move to scrap the antitrust watchdog’s expert panel system will help enhance the accountability of the regulator, according to the UK antitrust chief -- who asserted that the watchdog will remain independent in its role....
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