PUBLIC TIMELINE

JULY

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 Chris Mason: Investigation into Widdecombe's death rekindles debate over how to protect politicians Chris Mason: Investigation into Widdecombe's death rekindles debate over how to protect politicians INVESTIGATION