The UK's competition watchdog issued an initial enforcement order in December telling Hays, the UK's largest independent agency, to pause any efforts to further integrate the two businesses.
Hays Travel's acquisitions of Polka Dot Travel and Millington Travel cleared by competition watchdog
Agents
Harry Kemble
24 April 2026
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared Hays Travel's acquisitions of Polka Dot Travel and Millington Travel following an initial two-month investigation.
(Credit: iStock / TraceyAPhotos)
(Credit: iStock / TraceyAPhotos)
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