Google faces UK regulatory overhaul after watchdog decision
The UK's competition watchdog has designated Google with special status, potentially forcing significant changes to how the tech giant operates its search engine for British users.
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Water bills to rise for millions after CMA approval
Millions of British households face significant water bill increases after the Competition and Markets Authority approved proposals from major suppliers, sparking consumer concern.
Water giants investigated over potential customer overcharging
Major UK water suppliers including Southern Water and Anglian Water are under investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority for potentially overcharging customers by hundreds of millions.
CMA Launches Probe into Nationwide-Virgin Money Merger
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has initiated a formal 'phase 1' investigation into the proposed £2.9 billion acquisition of Virgin Money by Nationwide Building Society, scrutinising potential impacts on consumer choice and competition.
UK probes Russell Group unis over potential China student cartel
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launches a formal investigation into a potential 'cartel' among prestigious Russell Group universities, including concerns over information sharing related to international student admissions, particularly
Aldi 'Told to Behave' By Watchdog Over Misleading Prices
Aldi faces a stern reprimand from the UK's competition watchdog for potentially misleading 'price reduction' claims, sparking a major conversation about supermarket pricing transparency.
Ofcom Launches CMA Probe Into Cloud Market Giants
UK regulator Ofcom has referred the cloud market for an in-depth CMA investigation, citing concerns over anti-competitive practices by Amazon and Microsoft that could harm British businesses.
UK Watchdog Demands Google Break Up Ad Tech Business
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has issued a landmark provisional ruling, finding Google's ad tech dominance harms competition and consumers. The tech giant now faces the stark choice of a forced breakup or major divestments.
UK regulator may force Google to sell Chrome browser
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority issues a radical proposal to break Google's dominance, suggesting a potential sale of its Chrome browser to foster competition in the search engine market.
UK crackdown on bogus milk teeth stem cell treatments
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority issues a stark warning over unproven and potentially dangerous 'milk teeth' stem cell therapies being deceptively marketed to vulnerable families, prompting a major crackdown.
CMA investigates Premier Foods' Twinings sale
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating Premier Foods' sale of the Twinings tea brand, citing potential competition issues in the hot beverages market.
Baby formula price claims investigated as parents struggle
UK regulators investigate claims of misleading pricing tactics in the baby formula market, as parents face soaring costs.
CMA probes NHS for anti-competitive practices
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is probing potential anti-competitive behaviour in the NHS, raising concerns over patient care and market fairness.
CMA probes NHS over private healthcare contracts
The NHS is under fire for potential anti-competitive practices as the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) probes private healthcare contracts.
Microsoft disputes CMA cloud market concerns
Microsoft contests the CMA's findings on cloud market competition, arguing that its partnership with Amazon and Google ensures a fair landscape.
Vodafone-Three merger faces CMA competition probe
The proposed £15 billion merger between Vodafone and Three UK is under scrutiny by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) over fears it could reduce competition and harm consumers.
UK probes Apple & Google mobile dominance
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority investigates Apple and Google's stranglehold on mobile ecosystems, raising concerns over competition and consumer choice.
UK watchdog targets Apple and Google over mobile dominance
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is set to take action against Apple and Google, citing concerns over their duopoly in mobile ecosystems. New regulations could reshape the tech landscape.
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