CMA launches probe into private dentistry sector
The UK Competition and Markets Authority has formally launched a comprehensive market study into the £8bn private dentistry sector. Announced in early March 2026, the review was triggered by surging consumer demand, difficulties accessing National Health Service treatments, and steep price inflation. For operators and dental insurers, the probe signals a critical period of assessment regarding pricing models, patient transparency,…
CMA green lights £6bn healthcare real estate merger
The UK Competition and Markets Authority has granted Phase 1 clearance of listed Primary Health Properties’ (PHP) acquisition of Assura, marking a pivotal milestone for the £6bn healthcare real estate merger. The decision removes the final regulatory hurdle, with the regulator confirming that the transaction “gives rise to no competition concerns”. The CMA’s requirement to maintain operational separation between the…