UK regulator plans to launch probe into Google's and Apple's mobile duopolyThe CMA is also investigating Google's Play Store rule that requires developers to use its payment system.By M. Moon, 06.10.2022
UK regulator will have the power to impose steep fines on Big TechThe unit will also make it easier to switch between digital platforms.By J. Fingas, 05.06.2022
Sony and Nintendo stop billing unused game subscriptions in the UKThey're joining Microsoft in addressing dormant accounts.By J. Fingas, 04.13.2022
UK regulator accepts Google's updated proposal on browser cookie trackingThe government will keep a 'close eye' on the Privacy Sandbox development.By S. Dent, 02.11.2022
Microsoft will stop billing dormant Game Pass members... in two yearsChanges to inactive memberships will roll out in the UK first and worldwide soon.By K. Holt, 01.27.2022
UK competition regulator orders Meta to sell GiphyIt found the deal 'could harm social media users and UK advertisers.'By S. Dent, 11.30.2021
Facebook fined $69.6 million in the UK for breaking rules related to its Giphy takeoverThe competition authority cited a "lack of cooperation" by Facebook.By S. Dent, 10.20.2021
Facebook may be forced to sell Giphy following UK regulator findingsThe CMA is worried about the deal's impact on social media users and display advertising.By S. Shah, 08.12.2021
UK opens investigation into Amazon and Google over fake reviewsThe CMA said the two companies may have breached consumer protection law.By S. Shah, 06.25.2021
The UK will probe Google's plan to eliminate third-party cookies in ChromeRegulators are concerned that "Privacy Sandbox" changes could favor Google ads.By S. Dent, 01.08.2021
The UK is investigating NVIDIA's acquisition of ARMRegulators want to avoid "more expensive or lower quality products."By S. Dent, 01.07.2021
The UK is creating a new agency to regulate Big TechThe Digital Markets Unit will start working in April.By I. Bonifacic, 11.26.2020
UK's competition regulator demands tougher action on Google and FacebookA proposed Digital Markets Unit would have the power to “order the separation of platforms where necessary.”By N. Summers, 07.01.2020
UK's antitrust watchdog is investigating Facebook's purchase of GiphyFacebook reportedly paid $400 million for the GIF sharing site.By M. DeAngelis, 06.12.2020
UK regulator opens probe into Amazon's Deliveroo stakeAmazon has not addressed concerns that the deal will hurt competition.By C. Fisher, 12.27.2019
Open Banking is here to change how you manage your moneyIt'll bring about the next generation of financial advice.By J. Rigg, 01.16.2018
UK watchdog threatens ticket resale sites with court actionThe CMA suspects some second-hand ticket sites are breaking the law.By N. Summers, 11.28.2017
Just Eat gets the approval it needs to acquire HungryhouseThe Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has given the pair the all clear.By N. Summers, 11.16.2017
StubHub and Viagogo raided in UK ticket touting probeCompetition and Markets Authority (CMA) apparently seized data relating to the companies' biggest resellers.By M. Brian, 11.10.2017
Fox's takeover of Sky referred to the UK's competition regulatorIt'll be at least another six months until a decision is made.By M. Brian, 09.14.2017