| Link(s): | CMA Annual Plan 2026 to 2027 – GOV.UK Annual Plan 2026 to 2027 – GOV.UK Summary of responses CMA Strategy 2026 to 2029 – GOV.UK |
Context
The CMA has published its first detailed implementation plan under its new 2026 to 2029 Strategy, which set out five core objectives. These five objectives underpin the priorities for the next year and key elements of the CMA’s ongoing transformation programme that are laid out in the Annual Plan. The Strategy centres on promoting competition and protecting consumers with a clear end goal of improving household prosperity. The CMA has also published a summary of responses to its draft Plan consultation.
Key points to note
Through the execution of its Annual Plan, the CMA will build on a strong track record of change delivery last year, and will continue to deliver impactful outcomes through its existing casework. The Plan covers:
- Implementation (how the CMA works, Government reforms, consumer protection, markets, advocacy, competition enforcement, and the Digital Markets Competition Regime).
- Working with our stakeholders (stakeholder engagement, working with other regulators, and international cooperation).
- Evolving how the CMA operates (resource for 2026 to 2027, agility and productivity, and digital transformation).
- Delivering impact and measuring performance (accountability for delivering against this Annual Plan, measuring the CMA’s impact, and tracking CMA performance).
The CMA will report against delivery of the priorities in this Annual Plan in its 2026 to 2027 Annual Report and Accounts.