United Kingdom: Signed Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill including merger regulation
Description
Signed Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill including merger regulation
On 24 May 2024, the Merger Control and Antitrust Rules in Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill received Royal Assent. In particular, the Bill introduces new merger control thresholds intended to address "killer acquisitions" but applicabl…
Scope
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2023-04-25
under deliberation
2024-05-23
adopted
2024-05-24
adopted