UK regulator will have the power to impose steep fines on Big Tech
The unit will also make it easier to switch between digital platforms.
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Sony and Nintendo stop billing unused game subscriptions in the UK
They're joining Microsoft in addressing dormant accounts.
UK regulator accepts Google's updated proposal on browser cookie tracking
The government will keep a 'close eye' on the Privacy Sandbox development.
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Microsoft will stop billing dormant Game Pass members... in two years
Changes to inactive memberships will roll out in the UK first and worldwide soon.
UK competition regulator orders Meta to sell Giphy
It found the deal 'could harm social media users and UK advertisers.'
Facebook fined $69.6 million in the UK for breaking rules related to its Giphy takeover
The competition authority cited a "lack of cooperation" by Facebook.
Facebook may be forced to sell Giphy following UK regulator findings
The CMA is worried about the deal's impact on social media users and display advertising.
UK opens investigation into Amazon and Google over fake reviews
The CMA said the two companies may have breached consumer protection law.
The UK will probe Google's plan to eliminate third-party cookies in Chrome
Regulators are concerned that "Privacy Sandbox" changes could favor Google ads.
The UK is investigating NVIDIA's acquisition of ARM
Regulators want to avoid "more expensive or lower quality products."
The UK is creating a new agency to regulate Big Tech
The Digital Markets Unit will start working in April.
UK's competition regulator demands tougher action on Google and Facebook
A proposed Digital Markets Unit would have the power to “order the separation of platforms where necessary.”
UK's antitrust watchdog is investigating Facebook's purchase of Giphy
Facebook reportedly paid $400 million for the GIF sharing site.
UK regulator opens probe into Amazon's Deliveroo stake
Amazon has not addressed concerns that the deal will hurt competition.
Open Banking is here to change how you manage your money
It'll bring about the next generation of financial advice.
UK watchdog threatens ticket resale sites with court action
The CMA suspects some second-hand ticket sites are breaking the law.
Just Eat gets the approval it needs to acquire Hungryhouse
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has given the pair the all clear.
StubHub and Viagogo raided in UK ticket touting probe
Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) apparently seized data relating to the companies' biggest resellers.
Fox's takeover of Sky referred to the UK's competition regulator
It'll be at least another six months until a decision is made.
Airbnb helps you tell everyone why you left that dive early
Now you can warn other Airbnb users about places that aren't up to scratch.
