Ousting of CMA chair prompts warnings of interference in UK regulation
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UK competition watchdog chair ousted by government
Marcus Bokkerink is leaving as the government signals it is serious about growth, the BBC understands.BBC News - 20h -
Ministers force out chair of UK’s competition regulator
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UK watchdog warns watering down regulation will cause more failures
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Elon Musk knows little about UK and Germany and should not interfere – poll
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Musk examines how to oust Starmer as UK premier before next election
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UK faces ‘significant risk’ from procurement collusion, CMA warns
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