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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

UK-EU Competition Cooperation Agreement

25 February 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

Proposed by Peter Kyle Lab Hove and Portslade

BrexitBusiness & Trade

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK and EU signed a Competition Cooperation Agreement to strengthen dialogue and operational coordination between their competition authorities.
  • This agreement aims to protect consumers and promote fair markets in both jurisdictions.
  • The agreement will be laid before Parliament for scrutiny as required by law.

Issue summary

This statement is about the signing of the UK-EU Competition Cooperation Agreement, a supplementary agreement to the Trade and Cooperation Agreement.

Action requested

The Government has signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation between UK and EU competition authorities, enhancing dialogue and operational coordination to protect consumers and promote fair markets. The agreement will be laid before Parliament for scrutiny as required by law.

Key facts

  • The UK-EU Competition Cooperation Agreement was signed in Brussels.
  • It is the first supplementary agreement to the TCA since its implementation in 2021.
  • The agreement supports more effective coordination on similar or parallel cases and cross-border anti-competitive practices.
  • It aligns with the Government’s commitment to unlock competition's potential for market dynamism and growth.
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