Joint venture between large construction companies could damage competition in materials market

Construction A proposed UK joint venture between two large construction companies could damage competition in certain construction materials markets, the Competition Commission (CC) has said. 22 Feb 2012

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Banks could face competition probe if they do not improve service, OFT warns

Banks The UK's 'big four' lending banks could face a referral to the Competition Commission (CC) and potential break-up if they do not change their approach to consumer banking, the head of regulator the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has warned. 20 Feb 2012

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Google takeover of Motorola approved despite patent concerns

Technology EU and US competition regulators have approved Google's planned takeover of Motorola Mobility. 14 Feb 2012

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