The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its provisional decision to remove 23 market remedies and partially remove four others, following a strategic review of 33 measures. The CMA is now inviting views on these proposals before making a final decision.
Among the remedies provisionally marked for removal are those concerning the sale of extended warranties on domestic electrical goods, package holidays, and the on-air promotion of BBC-published magazines. The CMA stated these measures may be redundant.
Partial removal is proposed for remedies related to retail banking, home credit, private motor insurance, and certain soft drinks. This would involve removing redundant parts while keeping requirements that continue to protect consumers and promote competition.
Six remedies are set to be retained in full, including those for current account switching services, local bus services, and two measures each for the supply of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and soft drinks.
Juliette Enser, Executive Director of Enforcement and Markets at the CMA, stated that remedies should only remain where needed and that removing some measures could reduce the burden on businesses.