Wessex Water has today asked the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to review Ofwat’s Final Determination setting how much the company can invest in vital water and sewerage improvements over the next five years.

Anglian Water’s Board has asked Ofwat to refer its PR24 Final Determination to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) - its AMP8 Business Plan was one of the largest infrastructure proposals in the sector, totaling £11.2 billion.

Thames Water has today asked its economic regulator, Ofwat, to refer its Final Determination to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for a redetermination on its AMP8 Business Plan.

Ofwat has launched a new consultation on its proposed revised approach to water and wastewater company mergers under the special merger regime set out in the Water Industry Act 1991 and its proposed updated statement of methods for the assessment of mergers.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is consulting on draft new rules and guidance which will apply in the event of any appeals by water companies against the Final Determinations Ofwat reaches in Price Reviews.

The Competition and Markets Authority yesterday invited initial comments by interested parties on Pennon Group’s recently completed acquisition of Sutton and East Surrey Water (SES Water).

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is progressing work on its investigation into Pennon Group’s acquisition of Sutton and East Surrey Water which opened on 11 January 2024.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched new investigations into 3 fashion brands - ASOS, Boohoo and Asda - over ‘green’ claims. 

The Competition and Markets Authority has said there are “reasonable grounds” to accept Pennon’s undertakings which could clear the way to completing its acquisition of Bristol Water – the CMA had previously announced on 22^nd December it had decided to refer Pennon Group’s acquisition of Bristol Water for a phase 2 investigation.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that the merger of Veolia and Suez could lead to a loss of competition in the supply of water and wastewater management services in the UK.