EU, UK post-Brexit deal on competition probes published in Official Journal
( October 19, 2026, 09:35 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Antitrust authorities in the EU and the UK have committed to coordinate investigations, to notify each other of cases affecting important interests and to share information, according to the formal post-Brexit deal published in the EU's Official Journal. Information sharing remains voluntary and subject to domestic law, with safeguards for confidentiality, personal data and how information may be used or passed on. Each authority retains its independence, and the agreement takes effect only after both sides complete their approval procedures. It will be reviewed after two years.The Official Journal publication is attached. ...
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