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UK govt plans for CMA would remove checks against meddling, former enforcer says

By Jon Menon ( March 12, 2026, 15:32 GMT | Comment) -- The UK government’s proposed changes to the competition regime would place too much power in the hands of the Competition and Markets Authority’s board and increase the risk or perception of political interference, according to former top enforcer John Vickers. The Department for Business and Trade is consulting on a package of measures this month, which includes changes to the CMA’s decision-making system.The UK government’s proposed changes to the competition regime would place too much power in the hands of the antitrust watchdog’s board and increase the risk or perception of political interference, according to former top enforcer John Vickers....

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