PUBLIC TIMELINE

JULY

21 JUL 2026 Summary: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a market study into the supply of private dental services in the UK Summary: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a market study into the supply of private dental services in the UK. OPENING 21 JUL 2026 Summary: The Office for the Internal Market (OIM) has published its review into how the Market Access Principles (MAPs) affect the UK internal market for certain products under Defra’s ‘R… Summary: The Office for the Internal Market (OIM) has published its review into how the Market Access Principles (MAPs) affect the UK internal market for certain products under Defra’s ‘Ready to Burn’ scheme, following the first joint referral from the UK and devolved administrations. ANNOUNCEMENT 21 JUL 2026 Summary: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating 4 completed acquisitions by Welltower Inc. (Welltower) of care homes managed by Barchester Healthcare, HC-One, Aria C… Summary: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating 4 completed acquisitions by Welltower Inc. (Welltower) of care homes managed by Barchester Healthcare, HC-One, Aria Care (including Asprey) and Danforth Care. INVESTIGATION 21 JUL 2026 Link: https://www.gov.uk/cma-cases/ebay-slash-depop-merger-inquiry Link: https://www.gov.uk/cma-cases/ebay-slash-depop-merger-inquiry INVESTIGATION 21 JUL 2026 Link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/merger-investigation-outcomes Link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/merger-investigation-outcomes INVESTIGATION 21 JUL 2026 Title: Transparency data: Merger investigation outcomes Title: Transparency data: Merger investigation outcomes INVESTIGATION 21 JUL 2026 Link: https://www.gov.uk/cma-cases/mccormick-slash-unilever-merger-inquiry Link: https://www.gov.uk/cma-cases/mccormick-slash-unilever-merger-inquiry INVESTIGATION 21 JUL 2026 Title: McCormick / Unilever merger inquiry Title: McCormick / Unilever merger inquiry INVESTIGATION 21 JUL 2026 Link: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/vets-market-investigation-draft-substantive-order-and-undertakings Link: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/vets-market-investigation-draft-substantive-order-and-undertakings INVESTIGATION 21 JUL 2026 Summary: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is consulting on the draft Veterinary Services Market Investigation Order 2026, a draft explanatory note to the Order, and the draft V… Summary: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is consulting on the draft Veterinary Services Market Investigation Order 2026, a draft explanatory note to the Order, and the draft Veterinary Services Market Investigation Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Undertakings 2026. INVESTIGATION 21 JUL 2026 Title: Vets market investigation: draft substantive Order and Undertakings Title: Vets market investigation: draft substantive Order and Undertakings INVESTIGATION 21 JUL 2026 Summary: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has conducted a market investigation into veterinary services for household pets Summary: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has conducted a market investigation into veterinary services for household pets. INVESTIGATION 21 JUL 2026 Summary: Published in response to a request from the Secretary of State for Education, the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, and the Secretary of State for Busine… Summary: Published in response to a request from the Secretary of State for Education, the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, and the Secretary of State for Business and Trade. ANNOUNCEMENT 21 JUL 2026 Summary: Children, young people and their families will be placed at the heart of social care inspections under plans announced today, as Ofsted launches a public consultation on reformin… Summary: Children, young people and their families will be placed at the heart of social care inspections under plans announced today, as Ofsted launches a public consultation on reforming 2 key inspection frameworks. CONSULTATION 21 JUL 2026 Link: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/announcements/local-authority-inspection-outcomes-as-at-31-march-2026 Link: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/announcements/local-authority-inspection-outcomes-as-at-31-march-2026 PROTEST 21 JUL 2026 Link: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/childcare-providers-and-inspections-as-at-31-march-2026 Link: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/childcare-providers-and-inspections-as-at-31-march-2026 PROTEST 21 JUL 2026 Link: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/martyn-oliver-and-yvette-stanley-speak-at-the-adcs-annual-conference-2026 Link: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/martyn-oliver-and-yvette-stanley-speak-at-the-adcs-annual-conference-2026 MEETING 21 JUL 2026 Summary: Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, and Yvette Stanley, National Director, Regulation and Social Care, spoke at the ADCS Annual Conference in Manchester Summary: Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, and Yvette Stanley, National Director, Regulation and Social Care, spoke at the ADCS Annual Conference in Manchester. 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