CMA reveals plans to relax competition rules to help accelerate climate action

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CMA reveals plans to relax competition rules to help accelerate climate action

CMA chief executive Sarah Cardell unveils new strategies to promote industry collaboration in support of UK's net zero ambitions

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced it is planning to relax some competition laws to ensure they do not act as an "unnecessary barrier" for companies looking to work together to accelerate...

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