The Competition and Markets Authority is investigating price rises caused by the Middle East conflict, with the findings informing ministerial views and involving Keir Starmer.
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Updated Jul 17
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What happened
The Competition and Markets Authority is investigating price rises caused by the Middle East conflict, with the findings informing ministerial views and involving Keir Starmer.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Competition and Markets Authority
United Kingdom government non-ministerial department
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Keir Starmer
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024
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