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CMA chief calls for constructive engagement with US tech giants
Chief executive stresses “fines are a last resort.”
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CMA launches investigation into Apple & Google, days after head forced to resign
Apple and Google operating systems dominate the UK’s smartphone market, leaving little room for other competitors.
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UK ministers force CMA chair out in latest push for pro-growth approach
Marcus Bokkerink out and former Amazon UK boss Doug Gurr in at UK competition and markets regulator.
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UK Court of Appeal confirms the CMA’s information gathering powers apply extra-territorially
New ruling allows the Competition and Markets Authority to compel the production of information from companies located outside of the UK.
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The EU Digital Markets Act: What you need to know
The DMA has an extra-territorial effect, applying to companies that provide services in the EU regardless of where they are based.
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Proposed legislation would radically expand the UK’s class action regime
Changes to Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill alter risk of consumer law compliance.
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Don’t manipulate consumers with online tricks, regulators warn online businesses
Warning to businesses from the UK’s competition and information authorities against harmful design practices to obtain personal data.
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How new UK and EU competition regulatory regimes for digital markets compare
New rules will promote competition amongst “gatekeepers”.