Competition and Markets Authority Leadership Change Raises Concerns Over Monopolies
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The leadership change in the Competition and Markets Authority raises critical concerns regarding the UK's defence against monopolies, as the government appears to favour corporate interests over essential regulatory protections.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has seen a change in leadership that could significantly impact its role as a protector against monopolies in the UK. This decision follows the government’s recent sacking of CMA chair Marcus Bokkerink, amid complaints from big-business lobbies. Doug Gurr, previously the manager of Amazon UK, has been appointed to replace him.
