Information about how the Competition and Markets Authority responded to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.The outbreak of coronavirus prompted concerns that businesses might exploit the situation to take advantage of people, for example by charging excessive prices or making misleading claims about their products.The CMA set out its approach to essential business cooperation during the coronavirus outbreak; and explained how it adjusted its working arrangements.Please note:News and updates on the work of the CMA during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.Guidance and information provided to consumers and businesses on their rights and responsibilities under consumer law during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.Guidance and information on mergers work during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.Guidance and information on competition law during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.A link to the Merger assessments during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic guidance has been added to the page.First published..