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Government Orders National Security Review Of Perpetuus PurchaseGovernment Orders National Security Review Of Perpetuus Purchase

Government Orders National Security Review Of Perpetuus Purchase

British Business Secretary orders national security review of potential acquisition of Welsh graphene maker Perpetuus Group

4 years ago
EU Set To Launch Formal Probe Of Nvidia’s ARM TakeoverEU Set To Launch Formal Probe Of Nvidia’s ARM Takeover

EU Set To Launch Formal Probe Of Nvidia’s ARM Takeover

European Commission set to launch full-scale probe of Nvidia's proposed acquisition of ARM following formal notification in early September

4 years ago
Nvidia’s ARM Purchase Raises ‘Significant Competition Concerns’ – CMANvidia’s ARM Purchase Raises ‘Significant Competition Concerns’ – CMA

Nvidia’s ARM Purchase Raises ‘Significant Competition Concerns’ – CMA

UK competition watchdog says there are “significant competition concerns” with the deal, as Nvidia could restrict access to ARM IP

4 years ago
UK Regulator Finds Facebook’s Purchase Of Giphy ‘Harms Competition’UK Regulator Finds Facebook’s Purchase Of Giphy ‘Harms Competition’

UK Regulator Finds Facebook’s Purchase Of Giphy ‘Harms Competition’

Competition and Markets Authority provisionally finds Facebook’s merger with Giphy will harm competition on social platforms

4 years ago
Nvidia Acquisition Of ARM In Doubt Over Government Concerns – ReportNvidia Acquisition Of ARM In Doubt Over Government Concerns – Report

Nvidia Acquisition Of ARM In Doubt Over Government Concerns – Report

Worrying national security concerns for the Britsih government may reportedly scupper Nvidia's controversial acquisition of the ARM Holdings

4 years ago
ARM CEO Insists Nvidia Purchase Better Than IPOARM CEO Insists Nvidia Purchase Better Than IPO

ARM CEO Insists Nvidia Purchase Better Than IPO

Head of ARM strongly defends Nvidia acquisition, which he says is a much better alternative than being a standalone public…

4 years ago
Google Delays Third-Party Cookie Removal Until 2023Google Delays Third-Party Cookie Removal Until 2023

Google Delays Third-Party Cookie Removal Until 2023

Google blinks first and delays Chrome’s plan to phase out support for third-party cookies until 2023, citing need to work…

4 years ago
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 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 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 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 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 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 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.com

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

5 years ago