UK competition review signals potential regulatory relief for hotels

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened a strategic regulatory review of its existing market remedies to determine whether longstanding requirements remain relevant under current market conditions. The consultation, which runs until 2 March 2026, could lead to the removal or amendment of remedies across multiple sectors, including travel and hospitality, potentially reducing compliance costs for more than 10 000 companies. The CMA’s initiative reflects broader government efforts to s ...