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Amazon, Google Face CMA Investigation Over Fake ReviewsAmazon, Google Face CMA Investigation Over Fake Reviews

Amazon, Google Face CMA Investigation Over Fake Reviews

Thorny problem of fake reviews faces an official investigation, with the removal efforts of Amazon and Google being examined by…

4 years ago
Apple, Google Face Mobile Ecosystem Investigation By CMAApple, Google Face Mobile Ecosystem Investigation By CMA

Apple, Google Face Mobile Ecosystem Investigation By CMA

UK watchdog the CMA launches investigation of smartphone giants Apple and Google, over their respective mobile ecosystems

4 years ago
UK Watchdog Agrees ‘Oversight’ On Google’s Cookie RemovalUK Watchdog Agrees ‘Oversight’ On Google’s Cookie Removal

UK Watchdog Agrees ‘Oversight’ On Google’s Cookie Removal

Unhappy advertiser complaint sees CMA taking a key oversight role over Google’s planned removal of third-party cookies (i.e. its Privacy…

4 years ago
Facebook Faces UK, European Antitrust ProbesFacebook Faces UK, European Antitrust Probes

Facebook Faces UK, European Antitrust Probes

Double whammy. The United Kingdom and European Commission have launched two seperate, but formal antitrust investigations of Facebook

4 years ago
UK Regulator Provisionally Approves Virgin, O2 MergerUK Regulator Provisionally Approves Virgin, O2 Merger

UK Regulator Provisionally Approves Virgin, O2 Merger

CMA gives provisionally blessing to the 50/50 merger between Virgin Media and O2, after initial concerns over backhaul pricing

4 years ago
CMA Deepens Probe Of Facebook Giphy Deal, After No ConcessionsCMA Deepens Probe Of Facebook Giphy Deal, After No Concessions

CMA Deepens Probe Of Facebook Giphy Deal, After No Concessions

Facebook refuses to offer any antitrust concessions over Giphy acquisition, prompting in-depth probe by UK competition watchdog

4 years ago
CMA Launches Probe Of Apple’s App Store PoliciesCMA Launches Probe Of Apple’s App Store Policies

CMA Launches Probe Of Apple’s App Store Policies

Competition and Markets Authority launches investigation of Apple for suspected anti-competitive behaviour with app developers

4 years ago
UK Regulator To Probe Uber Purchase Of AutocabUK Regulator To Probe Uber Purchase Of Autocab

UK Regulator To Probe Uber Purchase Of Autocab

Uber's attempt to purchase British rival Autocab is being officially investigated by the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)

4 years ago
Google Faces UK Investigation Over Chrome Cookie ChangeGoogle Faces UK Investigation Over Chrome Cookie Change

Google Faces UK Investigation Over Chrome Cookie Change

The UK's CMA opens investigation of Google’s proposals to remove third-party cookies and other functions from Chrome browser

4 years ago
Nvidia Acquisition Of ARM Faces Competition ProbeNvidia Acquisition Of ARM Faces Competition Probe

Nvidia Acquisition Of ARM Faces Competition Probe

UK competition regulator the CMA, launches investigation into the acquisition of British silicon designer ARM Holdings by Nvidia

4 years ago
UK Seeks Tailored Competition Rules For Each Tech GiantUK Seeks Tailored Competition Rules For Each Tech Giant

UK Seeks Tailored Competition Rules For Each Tech Giant

British competition watchdog outlines its new regime, and powers required to govern big name tech firms in the years ahead

4 years ago
EU To Propose ‘Two-Tier’ Rules For Tech GiantsEU To Propose ‘Two-Tier’ Rules For Tech Giants

EU To Propose ‘Two-Tier’ Rules For Tech Giants

European Union proposals outline 'asymmetric' approach to regulating largest tech companies, as UK shapes up plans for 'tailored' digital rules

4 years ago
UK To Implement Tougher Competition Rules On Tech In 2021UK To Implement Tougher Competition Rules On Tech In 2021

UK To Implement Tougher Competition Rules On Tech In 2021

Competition and Markets Authority to implement tougher competition laws on tech giants such as Facebook and Google in 2021

4 years ago
UK Regulator Probes Facebook Giphy Deal On Competition IssuesUK Regulator Probes Facebook Giphy Deal On Competition Issues

UK Regulator Probes Facebook Giphy Deal On Competition Issues

CMA says it will look into any possible 'lessening of competition' in the UK as a result of the deal,…

5 years ago
Regulator Approves Just Eat’s £6bn Merger With Takeaway.comRegulator Approves Just Eat’s £6bn Merger With Takeaway.com

Regulator Approves Just Eat’s £6bn Merger With Takeaway.com

CMA 'satisfied' there are no competition concerns with Just Eat merger, as food delivery apps become vital lifeline during coronavirus…

5 years ago

Regulator Gives Green Light To Amazon’s Deliveroo Stake

Competition and Markets Authority gives provisional approval to £460m investment round after warning Deliveroo likely to collapse without new funds

5 years ago

Amazon Hit By Regulatory Probe Over Deliveroo Stake

UK regulators say Amazon's propoposed purchase of a minority stake in Deliveroo could harm competition in food and grocery deliveries

5 years ago

New CMA Measures Will Ensure Banks Exploit Technology

Banks aren’t doing enough to compete for customer’s business, claims CMA report

8 years ago

Competition Watchdog Slams British Cloud Providers

Several major cloud providers accused of breaking consumer law by altering contract terms without notice

9 years ago

Competition Watchdog To Investigate Cloud Storage Providers Following Breach Of Contracts

UK Gov's Competitions and Markets Authority to review consumer law compliance in cloud storage market

9 years ago

BT-EE Competition Inquiry Will Consider Impact Of Three-O2 Merger

CMA will see how BT-EE takeover would affect retail and wholesale mobile and fixed broadband markets as well mobile backhaul

9 years ago