List of UK competition regulator cases as new boss steps in
Britain's decision to force out the chair of its antitrust regulator after he failed to prioritise the Labour government's growth agenda indicates the country's attempt to rein in Big Tech could be over.
U.K. Competition Watchdog Chair Replaced With Ex-Amazon Boss
The government appointed Douglas Gurr as interim chairman of the Competition and Markets Authority after pressuring the regulator to do more to spur investment and economic growth.
UK replaces competition watchdog's chair with ex-Amazon boss after anti-growth criticism
The British competition regulator tapped a top former Amazon executive as its new chair after accusations from Prime Minister Keir Starmer of stifling growth.
UK Picks Ex-Amazon Executive To Chair Competition Regulator
The UK government has appointed a former top executive at online titan Amazon to be the interim chair of the country's competition regulator, hoping the appointment will help drive economic growth.
Former Amazon exec appointed as chair of UK's competition watchdog
Interim appointment after former head booted out for not being 'sufficiently focused on growth' The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has a new chair after the sudden departure of the previous incumbent.
Labour ousts UK competition watchdog chair after underwhelming growth plans
Ministers have ousted the chair of the UK's competition watchdog following concerns over the Competition and Markets Authority's push for growth. Marcus Bokkerink, who has chaired the CMA since 2022,
‘It’s a clear message’: Reeves’ CMA scalp fires warning to regulators
The government has sent a “clear message” to UK regulators by ousting the chair of competition watchdog, in what lawyers ...
UK antitrust ouster signals risk as much as growth
Rachel Reeves is sending a message. The UK finance minister on Monday booted out Marcus Bokkerink from his role chairing the ...
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CMA chair Marcus Bokkerink ousted by government amid growth push
He took on the role in 2022, during which time he "successfully delivered" on the five priorities he identified when joining ...
Competition watchdog chief Marcus Bokkerink ousted as ministers bid to boost growth
Marcus Bokkerink (pictured), who became of Competition and Markets Authority chairman in 2022, will not complete his ...
What Does UK's Reeves' Removal of a Competition Regulator Mean for Growth?
Competition lawyers said her move to replace the CMA chair told U.S. tech firms and other investors that Britain was willing ...
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UK Antitrust Regulator Shake-Up: A Shift in Strategy?
Britain's antitrust regulator saw a leadership change as Marcus Bokkerink was replaced by Doug Gurr, a former Amazon boss.
UK opens probe into Google’s and Apple’s mobile platforms
The UK’s competition watchdog has launched an investigation into Apple's and Google’s mobile platforms, just days after the ...
Britain appeals to Big Tech with change of regulatory guard
Britain's choice of a former Amazon executive to chair its antitrust regulator is a clear pitch for investment, including ...
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Shake-Up at Britain's Competition Watchdog: Economic Growth in Focus
British finance minister Rachel Reeves has replaced the chairman of the Competition and Markets Authority, aiming for rapid ...
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CMA chair Marcus Bokkerink ousted by government in pursuit of growth
He took on the role in 2022, during which time he "successfully delivered" on the five priorities he identified when joining ...
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Labour’s servitude to big tech will not end well
The government needs to raise its game when it comes to the tech giants who behave like the robber barons of old, argues NICK ...