Enterprise Act 2002

[^key-f73bb9f1c4199a05ef93fce795e5b483]: Pt. 4 modified (E.W.S.) (27.1.2026 for specified purposes) by The Heat Networks (Market Framework) (Great Britain) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/269), regs. 1(4)(5), 46(3)(b)(c)

[^key-f78eda3a46e82fb17efdb7ed362a0992]: Ss. 68A-68F and cross-heading inserted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(j), Sch. 16 para. 2

[^key-f7e2e017293e9f101d60c5e7ada2e31f]: Word in s. 255(2) omitted (26.6.2020) by virtue of Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (c. 12), s. 49(1), Sch. 9 para. 22 (with ss. 2(2), 5(2))

[^key-f7ed5272aeece430b892d05e26eca034]: Words in s. 158(1)(b) inserted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 10 para. 25; S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-f7ed876b94c5aeca920e8ebd7d4569db]: S. 196(2A) inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), ss. 141(4), 339(1); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(2) (with Sch. para. 12, 20)

[^key-f82708f35c1f04fa54edf223fc6dccc7]: S. 72(5) omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 7 para. 5(2); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-f844406b30f920e5c6b7b5d58e4d062f]: S. 7(3) inserted (26.5.2015) by Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), ss. 37(3), 164(3)(b)(iii)

[^key-f85daf69c944a9d7689b4dc994e5537b]: Word in Sch. 24 para. 17(4) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 18(5)(d)(i) (with art. 3)

[^key-f89b1ddcc014c14c4e9b09deb9b1ee44]: S. 139(2A) inserted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), ss. 35(5), 103(3); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(b) (with Sch.)

[^key-f8da1ddb3d5c4db330ea18619d4320cf]: S. 116(5) inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 10 para. 22(5); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(14) (with Sch. paras. 14(1)(2), 20)

[^key-f9663afc337966ecb823e7885899a435]: Words in s. 109(3)(a) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 143 (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-f976060ce31882ecc5f934e0a53444c8]: S. 157 cross-heading inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 8 para. 11; S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(12)

[^key-f9d04b2ca58d31209ae577110f9b41c4]: Words in s. 110B(2) substituted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(j), Sch. 16 para. 29

[^key-f9fa90c2e46af33cd59eb7e06e88ccf7]: Words in s. 142(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 10 para. 8(2)(a); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-fa01521d5f6f7cbd7a477533025aa51c]: Words in s. 183(3)(b)(ii) omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 10 para. 32(3)(c); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-fa20cc420ff0042a7b46acd1de50fd8c]: S. 160(1A) inserted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 191(3) (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-fa6470d91b5e93fcfb783482bbd6326f]: Words in Sch. 15 inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 28 para. 7; S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(20)

[^key-fa9264ba017cfe02b00525abb8594c2d]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 2(10) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 7 para. 4(7); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-fa973d24018e18525940626125f69e80]: Word in s. 139(4C) substituted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 8 para. 5(5); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(12)

[^key-faa99f8f777c7a074bbcd7018e566b5f]: S. 277 extended (E.W.S.) (31.3.2022 for specified purposes, 1.6.2022 in so far as not already in force) by Nuclear Energy (Financing) Act 2022 (c. 15), ss. 37(1), 44(1)(c)(2)(c)

[^key-faab8611812b453417327eab950e05f1]: Words in s. 124(10) inserted (24.5.2024) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(2)(a), Sch. 7 para. 4(9)(d) (with s. 130(2)(3))

[^key-faf32630e55e11e3c0b078b10be42127]: Word in s. 94(6) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 130(2) (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-fb039198a6bc2351b29efb0d07245d0d]: Word in s. 174A(8) substituted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 10 para. 27(6)(a); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(14) (with Sch. paras. 15(1)(2), 20)

[^key-fb0cbd4be65640b6ef8d626204f344ee]: Words in s. 162(3)(a) omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 194(3)(b)(i) (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-fb1632f0295c0d44331fadb4a985f70d]: S. 168(4)(b) omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of Civil Aviation Act 2012 (c. 19), s. 110(1), Sch. 9 para. 14(3)(a) (with Sch. 10 paras. 12, 17); S.I. 2013/589, art. 5(1)(b)

[^key-fb1d2f3f1a9a9b5d8ebb3f2c919cd2b2]: Sch. 8 para. 24(d) and word inserted (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 10(11)(b)(ii) (with art. 17)

[^key-fb21cd52fe22a27e64862b0cce8bda3d]: S. 168(4)(n) omitted (1.10.2011) by virtue of Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), s. 93(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 164(3)(a); S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3

[^key-fb38ab1b41c2d8ad8ebbaeb9edbacc50]: Word in s. 156(1)(2) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 189 (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-fb4fa9a73f5ab51d1e4390f0e5766e57]: Words in s. 151(4) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 10 para. 21(4); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-fb5c49334301d6536fe27e4f750ac8a4]: Words in s. 57(1) substituted (26.10.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(2)(j), Sch. 16 para. 9

[^key-fb6b30602b5e222daaa303837180d7a9]: Word in s. 56(1)(2) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 98(2) (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-fb74c5f621a849e0fac9115278626b91]: Word in s. 56(6) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 98(5)(a) (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-fb810773e32d414b1c1417fca5694a66]: S. 25(8) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Competition (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/93), regs. 1(1), 35(a) (with Sch. 4 paras. 8-8B, 20, 28) (as amended by S.I. 2019/685, regs. 1(2), 22 and S.I. 2020/1343, regs. 1(1), 35-59); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-fbaa9257963a44a11ed14d7588407fdd]: Pt. 3 modified (1.7.2012) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), ss. 79, 306(4); S.I. 2012/1319, art. 2(3)

[^key-fbb068ae8a4e7b4964129e271bfd3e94]: Words in s. 144(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 12 para. 6(2); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-fbce931653426a17c32474c900220ca3]: Words in s. 131(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 163(2) (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-fbf6c6a4e46354f17d9f3dfeef80c4c9]: S. 130A applied (with modifications) by 2012 c. 7, s. 73(3A) (as inserted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 189(5) (with art. 3))

[^key-fc28cd29f8263d25b60428c3b7fd82b2]: Word in s. 49(3) omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 15 para. 25(3); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(f) (with Sch.)

[^key-fc29c146a19a78ede2b16004e7771660]: Words in s. 73A(2)(a) inserted (24.7.2024) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(3), Sch. 6 para. 8

[^key-fc48dbb65ea4739c24d3edec4e94ec02]: S. 174D(10) omitted (24.5.2024 for specified purposes, 1.1.2025 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(2)(c), Sch. 10 para. 29(12); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(14) (with Sch. para. 15, 20)

[^key-fc6719e8d4cfb1c266372a4271d375b8]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 2(4) omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 7 para. 4(5)(c); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-fcdf5cf6759a308542b38d6326fbba17]: Words in s. 22(7)(a) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 67(5)(a) (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-fd478c82ebcad2913a0e63fa35e27a54]: Word in s. 100(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 134 (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-fd62e27a611dad6b545c76a48939e9f8]: S. 34C modified (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 4 para. 47(2); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(c) (with Sch.)

[^key-fd7e1b6899c64365705785de3589b29a]: Word in s. 162(8) substituted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 8 para. 13(3); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(12) (with Sch. para. 9, 20)

[^key-fd99c53c307ae274c2a892423e350717]: Words in s. 129(1) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Competition (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/93), regs. 1(1), 54(b) (with Sch. 4 para. 28) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1343, regs. 1(1), 35-59); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-fdc7f1c006d64ffec35bfa654d6f5b0f]: Words in s. 85(2) inserted (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 10(3)(a) (with art. 17)

[^key-fde4196df9ae9326ba79c0975d784f0e]: S. 143A inserted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 10 para. 10; S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-fde7732a3b93fa5b1e934b4416d6ae35]: Words in s. 171(9) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 201(9) (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-fe1b03bf2603fb3b2f48ae4cf6901439]: Words in s. 23(5) inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 4 para. 2(6); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(10) (with Sch. paras. 5(1), 20)

[^key-fe2016fbf4448defe682f36d7b026cdb]: Words in s. 106A(5) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 139 (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-fe20bb5a744616f84578f9a9149581a8]: S. 277 power to modify extended (18.12.2011) by Energy Act 2011 (c. 16), ss. 100(2)(a), 121(3)

[^key-fe441c529a0be30905c5991dbbb000a7]: Words in Sch. 15 inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), ss. 109(2), 339(1); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(2)

[^key-fe9661d3bb70603f52ea339f35788577]: Word in Sch. 24 para. 17(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 18(5)(a) (with art. 3)

[^key-feb59f62639d734f44e83082426c83da]: Word in s. 105(3A) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 137(4)(a) (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-fed6fdf2935d8405c3bbcae834e6b94e]: Pt. 4 modified by 2000 c. 38, s. 86(4A) (as inserted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 154(6) (with art. 3))

[^key-ff0b33dcda3c2b1789f7f071f2d9bfa7]: Words in s. 34ZA(2) substituted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 5 para. 4(4); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(11) (with Sch. paras. 5(2), 20)

[^key-ff0ec50f7b993e5fe77e6b9cc5409903]: Word in s. 65(4) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 108 (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-ff1edf5fdec5ef6db2036e090dd04ffa]: Words in s. 109(6) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), ss. 29(8), 103(3); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(b) (with Sch.) (with a saving in S.I. 2014/549, Sch. 2 para. 6)

[^key-ff23cba7df62b56d00da48e4584df5d0]: Sch. 9 para. 2(4) repealed (1.4.2014) by Civil Aviation Act 2012 (c. 19), s. 110(1), Sch. 9 para. 17 (with Sch. 10 paras. 12, 17); S.I. 2013/589, art. 5(1)(b)

[^key-ff3007796a7524261ff6a28ea1f5555c]: Word in s. 132(1)(2) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 164(2) (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-ff56e444d2836fca117d3cfdadf5f530]: Word in s. 172(2)(f) omitted (1.1.2025) by virtue of Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), ss. 139(7)(a)(i), 339(1); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(2) (with Sch. para. 11, 20)

[^key-ff58e4339bbb22a4b9bc08bbf52d7524]: Words in s. 34C(3)(e) substituted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 11 para. 8(3); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(15) (with Sch. paras. 16(2)(3), 20)

[^key-ff61ed0d8178772f29ac29c49d5a16b7]: Words in s. 105(3)(b) omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 137(3)(c)(i) (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-ff63b7d64549b134c986ced6bee7270c]: Word in s. 183(3) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 208 (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-ff6919f28a50ec46161149bd9af64664]: Words in s. 184 table inserted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 10 para. 33(4); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-ff828700249a970e1af47fc28e0dbb66]: Sch. 9 para. 11(4) repealed (6.4.2013) by Civil Aviation Act 2012 (c. 19), s. 110(1), Sch. 9 para. 17 (with Sch. 10 paras. 12, 17); S.I. 2013/589, art. 2(3)

[^key-ff9feeb0220b266feb1a35b2e7d7ca74]: Words in s. 64(5) omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 15 para. 27(4)(b); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(f) (with Sch.)

[^key-ffbcf80e3bde30e6f90c7b2137b08eb5]: Words in s. 162(3) omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 194(3)(a)(ii) (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^M_C_55e78b24-3e88-4410-e667-277fc2f12e4a]: S. 127 applied in part (5.9.2021 at 7.30 p.m.) by The Public Interest Merger Reference (Perpetuus Advanced Materials plc) (Pre-emptive Action) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/993), arts. 1(1), 3(2)

[^M_C_6ddc54b4-3045-4780-bc9e-33654a3854fc]: Pt. 3 applied in part (N.I.) (1.4.2007) by The Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3336 (N.I. 21)), arts. 1(2)(3), 23(4), 27(9); S.R. 2007/194, art. 2(2), Sch. 1 Pt. 2 (with Sch. 2)

[^M_C_a217df8c-1c14-47d1-e25e-0b8a8fb4eca8]: Ss. 23-32 applied (with modifications) (20.6.2003) by The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1592), art. 2, Sch. 1 (as amended (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/891), arts. 1, 16 (with arts. 20-23))

[^M_C_d56873eb-db52-492b-9e99-1236b5306af7]: S. 127 applied in part (20.12.2019 at 9.20 a.m.) by The Public Interest Merger Reference (Mettis Aerospace Ltd.) (Pre-emptive Action) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1515), arts. 1, 4

[^M_C_d8a0b064-0e8a-4992-e482-e341c202e808]: Pt. 3 (ss. 22-130) applied (1.10.2005) by Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56), s. 17M(4) (as inserted by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 56, 105(3), Sch. 4 para. 2); S.I. 2005/2714, art. 2(h) (with Sch. para. 5)

[^M_C_dc019ca9-e953-4884-9f64-0beb0d5922b4]: Pt. 3 applied (1.10.2005) by Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56), s. 17Q(9) (as inserted by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 56, 105(3), Sch. 4 para. 2); S.I. 2005/2714, art. 2(h) (with Sch. para. 5)

[^M_C_e41a282e-43b7-41c2-a2c1-07f799764dfa]: Pt. 3 applied (with modifications) (29.12.2004) by Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56), Sch. 4ZA paras. 1, 2 (as inserted by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), ss. 70(2), 279, Sch. 6); S.I. 2004/3233, art. 2, Sch. (with transitional provisions and savings in arts. 3-5)

[^M_F_002cfc54-974e-48d1-ab85-4cc56923393d]: Word in s. 37(1)-(4) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 26(3), Sch. 5 para. 77(2) (with s. 28), S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d)

[^M_F_14402424-d127-4000-f150-c00f0e31a9c9]: Word in s. 50(1)-(3) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 26(3), Sch. 5 para. 92 (with s. 28), S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^M_F_1ba9dade-5b1a-4b85-fcd3-0cab723e66fa]: Word in s. 25(1)-(6) inserted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 26(3), Sch. 5 para. 70 (with s. 28)(with Sch.)

[^M_F_2b1fbe8c-e84f-4e0c-e6d9-76d960b89196]: Words in s. 107(9)(a) inserted (29.12.2003) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), ss. 389(1), 411(2)(3), Sch. 16 para. 18(3) (with transitional provisions in Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (subject to arts. 3(3), 11)

[^M_F_2bb7ee9e-fb23-4754-e6c8-a7d5bce049e3]: Word in s. 66(1)-(4) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 109 (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^M_F_3dced41e-129f-4b2e-fce6-6f308c4512f0]: Word in s. 61(2)-(4A) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 26(3), Sch. 5 para. 103(2) (with s. 28), S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^M_F_3eb1795a-9dfa-4e21-afdf-7013852c3bd7]: S. 99(2)-(4) omitted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 57, Sch. 15 para. 35(2), S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(f) (with Sch.)

[^M_F_58f66b46-a6e3-4964-80dd-aadbddace9c6]: Word in s. 48(1)-(3) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 26(3), Sch. 5 para. 90 (with s. 28), S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^M_F_5ec82fff-b6ac-4b9a-a9bc-398a20fc926c]: Word in s.78(2)-(4) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 118 (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^M_F_6c422211-97ac-4a09-e7c0-d3e8b8f4fe9a]: S. 139(4)(4A)(4B) substituted (1.4.2014) for s. 139(4) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 35(6)

[^M_F_75729d91-9591-4fb4-b072-98a130eee44d]: Word in s. 138(1)-(6) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (2013 c. 24), s. 26(3), Sch. 5 para. 171 (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) Sch.

[^M_F_7f1e91e1-d373-40ca-e838-54decfda1ce3]: Word in s. 53(3)-(5) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 26(3), Sch. 5 para. 95(4) (with s. 28), S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d)(with Sch.)

[^M_F_80a84e40-9919-4bc5-97cb-85593c450d8d]: Word in s. 35(3)-(7) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 26(3), Sch. 5 para. 75 (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^M_F_84faa158-b25d-4278-82e0-cfd8489680a4]: Words in s. 107(10)(a) inserted (29.12.2003) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), ss. 389(1), 411(2)(3), Sch. 16 para. 18(4) (with transitional provisions in Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (subject to arts. 3(3), 11)

[^M_F_857ca0f4-86d4-4e36-82da-33c4c0b97d0d]: Word in s. 36(1)-(6) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 26(3), Sch. 5 para. 26 (with s. 28), S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^M_F_86f57c60-18d4-4778-9ecb-7dc88f4954d8]: Sch. 25 para. 14(3)-(5) repealed (1.4.2014) by 2012 c. 19, Sch. 9 para. 17 (with Sch. 10 paras. 12, 17); S.I. 2013/0589, art. 5(1)(b)

[^M_F_88e7b666-ffa4-474d-d3df-a9e9774b2e47]: S. 107(1)(ea)-(ec) inserted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 26(3), s. 57, Sch. 15 para. 36(5); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(f) (with Sch.)

[^M_F_8c456a57-3a03-4690-e72e-1ad191a197cd]: Word in s. 136(1)-(3) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (2013 c. 24), s. 26(3), Sch. 5 para. 169(2) (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) Sch.

[^M_F_9820b119-3fea-4a4c-f0ab-938e712ccc6d]: Word in s. 65(1)-(2A) (4) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 107 (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^M_F_9aeea28a-7315-4eb8-ef37-4d95d52af45d]: Word in s. 92(4)-(6) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 128(4) (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^M_F_9eee343d-3525-4a02-efe4-fb27af3fb3c1]: S. 107(1)(ab)-(ah) inserted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 26(3), s. 57, Sch. 15 para. 36(3); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(f) (with Sch.)

[^M_F_a797fc05-7642-44bc-d8ca-e99cb8582749]: Word in s. 104A(1)-(3) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 26(3), Sch. 5 para. 136, (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^M_F_a8414678-7aa4-4ecb-9ac0-6cfea2fc8e0b]: S. 120(2)(b)(ia) inserted (retrospective to 13.3.2024) by The Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/922), regs. 1(3), 3

[^M_F_ab0a7934-0680-436c-d220-534c5bdb952a]: Word in s. 41(1)-(5) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 26(3), Sch. 5 para. 81 (with s. 28), S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d)

[^M_F_afd2a374-9a57-4c1a-cfe0-d30c52476e9f]: Word in s. 38(1)-(3) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 26(3), Sch. 5 para. 78(2) (with s. 28), S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d)

[^M_F_b76f716a-4034-4638-db13-c91e12388f69]: Entry in Sch. 15 inserted (10.11.2011) by The Airport Charges Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2491), reg. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 6

[^M_F_b87dd10a-3c09-4771-edf2-b6edf9030bfd]: S. 101(2)(c)-(f) omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 32(2), Sch. 8 para. 12(3), S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d)

[^M_F_bc6d9962-2f22-453e-e943-b898fff2a901]: Words in s. 45(2)-(5) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 26(3), Sch. 5 para. 85(3) (with s. 28), S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d)

[^M_F_bd749a1b-b77e-4e08-b3fb-0a0c5b7902c1]: Word in s. 47(1)-(11) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 26(3), Sch. 5 para. 89 (with s. 28), S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^M_F_beb0c64c-957d-43b7-ec26-16575fc74c47]: Word in s. 63(1)-(4) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 26(3), Sch. 5 para. 106 (with s. 28), S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^M_F_c1b7c4d1-cf8e-4cf1-d37e-2242f74eabef]: Word in s. 51(1)-(4) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 26(3), Sch. 5 para. 93(2) (with s. 28), S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^M_F_c47e8993-394c-43ca-82b8-d2cb569cfe37]: Sch. 6B para. 1(7) inserted (retrospective to 13.3.2024) by The Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/922), regs. 1(3), 2(3)

[^M_F_dad5744b-3afd-4236-aca5-3b01991f605b]: Word in s. 73(1)-(4)(5)(7) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 113 (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^M_F_f1968eef-a2ce-414c-e169-e99bad225532]: Words in s. 156(1)(a) inserted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 9 para. 8(3)(b); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^M_F_f4130b84-9ff6-4db8-edad-a3a355bf249a]: Word in s. 64(1)-(4)(7)-(9) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 107 (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^M_F_f458ad1a-b83c-4c96-ae2c-3e168cbcd0eb]: Sch. 5A para. 3(b)(c) substituted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 4 para. 7(3); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(10) (with Sch. paras. 5(1), 20)

[^M_F_f68a5bea-dde7-4c60-863c-0fca3b34ab31]: Words in s. 92(3)(b)-(d) omitted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 5 para. 128(3)(c) (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^M_F_f7f66532-dabe-4eb3-e36d-757fc6cc7abc]: Sch. 6B Pt. 1A inserted (retrospective to 13.3.2024) by The Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/922), regs. 1(3), 2(3)

[^M_F_f81ede48-e263-46eb-ca9e-3bc67b36ec4d]: Sch. 25 paras. 44(12)(i) repealed (E.W.) (9.2.2009 for E., 31.1.2010 for W.) by Local Transport Act 2008 (c. 26), s. 134(4), Sch. 7 Pt. 2; S.I. 2009/107, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 1; S.I. 2009/3294, art. 2(d)

[^M_F_febe041c-88bb-4e91-eead-a23319ca768e]: Word in s. 49(1)-(4)(7)-(9) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 26(3), Sch. 5 para. 91 (with s. 28); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-98a3e169307f8f87efd68a2b34dc6c11]: Words in Sch. 14 inserted (6.4.2026) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 27 para. 6(a); S.I. 2026/284, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(5)

[^key-a6c2a4c02fdf2fa2d8b87d75c900154b]: Words in Sch. 15 inserted (6.4.2026) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 27 para. 6(b); S.I. 2026/284, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(5)

Calculating shareholdings

Neither old law nor new law to apply

Coal Industry Act 1994 (c. 21)

Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 (c. 46)

Neither old law nor new law to apply

Pensions etc. of former Directors

Introduction

Public Records Act 1958 (c. 51)

Monopoly references

Consumer Credit Act 1974 (c. 39)

Public Records Act 1958 (c. 51)

Rights treated as held by person who is able to control their exercise

Restrictive Practices Court Act 1976 (c. 33)

Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)

Estate Agents Act 1979 (c. 38)

Gas Act 1986 (c. 44)

Companies Act 1989 (c. 40)

Housing Act 1996 (c. 52)

Consumer Protection Act 1987 (c. 43)

Monopoly references

Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)

Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992 (c. 53)

Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57)

Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48)

Water Act 1989 (c. 15)

Coal Industry Act 1994 (c. 21)

Companies (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1990/593 (N.I. 5))

Broadcasting Act 1996 (c. 55)

Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2))

Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)

Osteopaths Act 1993 (c. 21)

Railways Act 1993 (c. 43)

Osteopaths Act 1993 (c. 21)

Railways Act 1993 (c. 43)

Coal Industry Act 1994 (c. 21)

Airports (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 (S.I. 1994/426 (N.I. 1))

Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/275 (N.I. 2))

Postal Services Act 2000 (c. 26)

Postal Services Act 2000 (c. 26)

Relevant customer benefits

Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11)

Utilities Act 2000 (c. 27)

Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

Cartel offence

Enforcement of powers under section 174: general

Register of undertakings and orders: Part 4

Advice and information: Part 4