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Competition regulator urges public sector procurers to stamp out bid-rigging
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Competition watchdog closes investigation into education software provider following “development in the market”
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Competition watchdog criticises approach of combined authority to assessing plans to make £11.6m grant to developer
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Competition watchdog recommends streamlining planning system and introducing “clear” housing targets
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Competition watchdog seeks views on use of landbanks and how planning rules affect competition
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Competition watchdog to investigate land banks, planning system and private rental sector
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