RYR an Irish based company wants to buy another Irish based company, and is blocked. It is going to appeal to the UK government.
The decision in question was reached by the UK Competition Commission, hence the appeal.
On what grounds did the Competition Commission believe they could pass such a ruling?
Ah..
1.
RYANAIR UK LIMITED
SATELITE 3
LONDON STANSTED AIRPORT
STANSTED
ESSEX
CM24 1RW
2. Operators in UK airspace are subject to UK regulations.