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Posted on January 15, 2026
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The UK's competition regulator is reviewing how it assesses merger efficiencies, seeking input on rivalry-enhancing methods to boost business confidence.
Jan 15 (Reuters) - Britain's competition regulator said on Thursday it was launching a review into how it assesses efficiencies offered by merging businesses and engages with them, as part of a drive to boost business confidence in the country.
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority said it was seeking input on analytical approaches to "rivalry-enhancing efficiencies" among other themes and would look to draft proposals for possible implementation by the summer.
(Reporting by Pushkala Aripaka in Bengaluru; Editing by Shilpi Majumdar)
A merger is a business combination where two companies join to form a single entity, often to enhance competitiveness, increase market share, or achieve synergies.
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is responsible for promoting competition and preventing monopolies in the UK market to ensure fair trading.
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