Competition weekly highlights—15 January 2026
This week's edition of Competition weekly highlights includes, from a UK perspective: (1) publication by the CMA of updated guidance on the Public Transport Ticketing Schemes Block Exemption, (2) the CAT issuing a ruling dismissing an application to extend the claim period in Rachael Kent's collective action against Apple, (3) the ABF/Hovis merger being referred to phase 2 under the CMA's fast-track procedure, and (4) the government's decision to introduce two new Streamlined Routes under the Subsidy Control Act 2022. This week's highlights also includes, from an EU perspective: (1) publication by the Commission of guidelines on the application of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation, and (2) publication by the Commission of a summary of feedback and responses to its consultation on the ongoing review of the Digital Markets Act.