The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated an investigation into Barratt Developments' proposed acquisition of Redrow, valued at £2.5 billion ($3 billion). This move by the CMA is to assess whether the merger between the two prominent housebuilders could significantly lessen competition within the market. Various news outlets, including BusinessDesk, Reuters, and Financial Times, have reported on the watchdog's scrutiny of the deal, highlighting its potential impact on the housebuilding sector.