The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the acquisition of TalkTalk by BT, with a public interest intervention notice issued by the Secretary of State, focusing on public health and critical services.
Why it matters. BT and TalkTalk customers and the telecommunications industry may be affected by the CMA's decision on the merger's public interest.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the completed acquisition by British Telecommunications Limited of TalkTalk Telecommunications Limited and PlatformX Communications Limited.
The CMA is required to investigate and submit a report to the Secretary of State on this Transaction in accordance with section 44 of the Act by 5pm on 19 October 2026. The report will include the CMA’s assessment of whether it believes that it is, or may be, the case that this transaction has resulted in the creation of a relevant merger situation under the merger provisions of the Act and, if s…
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The CMA is required to investigate and submit a report to the Secretary of State on this Transaction in accordance with section 44 of the Act by 5pm on 19 October 2026.
Deadline for CMA to deliver report to Secretary of State
completed acquisition by British Telecommunications Limited of TalkTalk Telecommunications Limited and PlatformX Communications Limited (the Transaction)
in accordance with sections 42(2), 58(2E) and 58(3) of the Enterprise Act 2002 (the Act) in relation to the completed acquisition by British Telecommunications Limited of TalkTalk Telecommunications Limited and PlatformX Communications Limited (the Transaction).
in accordance with sections 42(2), 58(2E) and 58(3) of the Enterprise Act 2002 (the Act)
Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport issued a public interest intervention notice
5 October 2026 | Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport issued a public interest intervention notice |
19 October 2026 | Deadline for CMA to deliver report to Secretary of State |
