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Damages for breaches of competition law: implementing the EU directive

We're seeking your views on how we propose to implement the EU directive on rules governing actions for damages.

Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk

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The Damages Directive is designed to make it easier for businesses and individuals to claim for compensation when they have been victims of a breach of European competition law.

This document sets out the changes we believe we need to make to UK law in order to implement the directive.

Documents

Implementing the EU Directive on damages for breaches of competition law - consultation documentapplication/pdf UK implementation of the EU Damages Directive (2014/104/EU) - impact assessmentapplication/pdf Implementing the EU Directive on damages for breaches of competition law: government responseapplication/pdf Implementing the EU Directive on damages for breaches of competition law: impact assessmentapplication/pdf