The CMA just dropped its probe into the Microsoft-OpenAI dealCMA dropped its investigation into Microsoft and OpenAI's partnership, citing Microsoft has only 'material influence' over the AI firm.
Microsoft-OpenAI investigation closed by UK regulatorsThe CMA quickly closed its investigation into Microsoft's investment in OpenAI, finding no change of control that required review under UK merger laws.
U.K.'s competition authority says Microsoft's OpenAI partnership doesn't quality for investigation | TechCrunchThe CMA cleared Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI of any merger investigation under U.K. law.
UK regulator clears Microsoft's $13B investment in OpenAICMA approves Microsoft's $13 billion investment in OpenAI, indicating no change in control under merger rules.
UK competition watchdog drops Microsoft-OpenAI probeCMA ends investigation into Microsoft-OpenAI partnership, determining no change in control under UK merger rules despite Microsoft's influence.
CMA closes inquiry into Microsoft's $13B OpenAI fundingThe UK's CMA concluded its investigation of Microsoft's investment in OpenAI without further scrutiny, leaving competition concerns unaddressed.
The CMA just dropped its probe into the Microsoft-OpenAI dealCMA dropped its investigation into Microsoft and OpenAI's partnership, citing Microsoft has only 'material influence' over the AI firm.
Microsoft-OpenAI investigation closed by UK regulatorsThe CMA quickly closed its investigation into Microsoft's investment in OpenAI, finding no change of control that required review under UK merger laws.
U.K.'s competition authority says Microsoft's OpenAI partnership doesn't quality for investigation | TechCrunchThe CMA cleared Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI of any merger investigation under U.K. law.
UK regulator clears Microsoft's $13B investment in OpenAICMA approves Microsoft's $13 billion investment in OpenAI, indicating no change in control under merger rules.
UK competition watchdog drops Microsoft-OpenAI probeCMA ends investigation into Microsoft-OpenAI partnership, determining no change in control under UK merger rules despite Microsoft's influence.
CMA closes inquiry into Microsoft's $13B OpenAI fundingThe UK's CMA concluded its investigation of Microsoft's investment in OpenAI without further scrutiny, leaving competition concerns unaddressed.
Google 'using its dominant position to rig the online advertising market'Google is allegedly manipulating the online advertising market to favor its own services, potentially harming rivals and advertisers.
We must avoid a chilling effect': the CMA chief on the UK's pro-growth shiftThe CMA is under scrutiny as the Labour government pushes for reforms to support economic growth.
UK digital markets watchdog expects to launch probes soonThe CMA will take a participative approach to regulating tech giants under new competition law, promoting compliance over punitive measures.
Co-op admits blocking rivals from opening shops near one of its Romford storesThe Co-op's Dagenham Road store breached a competition rule, limiting market access for rival retailers.
CMA pushes Google for answers over advertising techThe CMA is investigating Google over potential abuses in its advertising practices, citing concerns over competition in digital advertising.
Google is blasted by UK watchdog for what it calls anti-competitive behavior through digital adsGoogle is under scrutiny for potentially using its dominance in digital advertising to stifle competition in the U.K. market.
Google 'using its dominant position to rig the online advertising market'Google is allegedly manipulating the online advertising market to favor its own services, potentially harming rivals and advertisers.
We must avoid a chilling effect': the CMA chief on the UK's pro-growth shiftThe CMA is under scrutiny as the Labour government pushes for reforms to support economic growth.
UK digital markets watchdog expects to launch probes soonThe CMA will take a participative approach to regulating tech giants under new competition law, promoting compliance over punitive measures.
Co-op admits blocking rivals from opening shops near one of its Romford storesThe Co-op's Dagenham Road store breached a competition rule, limiting market access for rival retailers.
CMA pushes Google for answers over advertising techThe CMA is investigating Google over potential abuses in its advertising practices, citing concerns over competition in digital advertising.
Google is blasted by UK watchdog for what it calls anti-competitive behavior through digital adsGoogle is under scrutiny for potentially using its dominance in digital advertising to stifle competition in the U.K. market.
Google Abusing Dominant Position in Ad Tech Sector, Says U.K. GovernmentGoogle's ad tech dominance may harm competition and could result in substantial fines, affecting UK advertisers and publishers.
Competition regulator objects to Google's ad tech practicesGoogle is abusing its dominant position in the ad tech space, hindering competition, according to a UK investigation.
Apple accused of misleading UK competition watchdogApple misled the UK's CMA about competition concerns in the mobile browser market in a questionable regulatory filing.
British competition regulator objects to Google's ad tech practicesBritain's competition regulator accuses Google of harming market competition with its ad tech practices favoring its own services.
Google faces provisional antitrust charges in UK for 'self-preferencing' its ad exchange | TechCrunchGoogle faces serious allegations from the U.K.'s CMA over antitrust abuses in the advertising technology market.
Antitrust watchdog UK sets sights on Google SearchGoogle's market position is under investigation by the UK CMA to determine if it disrupts competition in the digital market.
Google Abusing Dominant Position in Ad Tech Sector, Says U.K. GovernmentGoogle's ad tech dominance may harm competition and could result in substantial fines, affecting UK advertisers and publishers.
Competition regulator objects to Google's ad tech practicesGoogle is abusing its dominant position in the ad tech space, hindering competition, according to a UK investigation.
Apple accused of misleading UK competition watchdogApple misled the UK's CMA about competition concerns in the mobile browser market in a questionable regulatory filing.
British competition regulator objects to Google's ad tech practicesBritain's competition regulator accuses Google of harming market competition with its ad tech practices favoring its own services.
Google faces provisional antitrust charges in UK for 'self-preferencing' its ad exchange | TechCrunchGoogle faces serious allegations from the U.K.'s CMA over antitrust abuses in the advertising technology market.
Antitrust watchdog UK sets sights on Google SearchGoogle's market position is under investigation by the UK CMA to determine if it disrupts competition in the digital market.
Competition watchdog to speed up decisions to support UK growth pushCMA plans to accelerate decision-making on deals and foster a more business-friendly environment.
Tech firms, publishers and Which? raise fears over new boss at competition regulatorFormer Amazon UK head Doug Gurr's CMA chair appointment raises independence concerns regarding tech regulation.
Former Amazon Executive to run UK's antitrust agencyDoug Gurr, a former Amazon executive, is appointed interim chair of the CMA to enhance UK economic growth amidst ongoing scrutiny of tech giants.
Ex-Amazon exec appointed chair of UK's competition watchdogThe CMA has appointed a new interim chair amid economic concerns and regulatory challenges.Doug Gurr's appointment reflects a shift towards commercial focus in response to government pressures.
Government ousts UK competition watchdog chairGovernment ministers removed CMA chair Marcus Bokkerink over perceived lack of focus on growth amidst investment efforts.
CMA adds ex-Amazon UK boss to board as provisional judgement in cloud probe nears | Computer WeeklyDoug Gurr has been appointed interim chair of the CMA amid an investigation into the UK cloud market and a push for pro-growth regulation.
Tech firms, publishers and Which? raise fears over new boss at competition regulatorFormer Amazon UK head Doug Gurr's CMA chair appointment raises independence concerns regarding tech regulation.
Former Amazon Executive to run UK's antitrust agencyDoug Gurr, a former Amazon executive, is appointed interim chair of the CMA to enhance UK economic growth amidst ongoing scrutiny of tech giants.
Ex-Amazon exec appointed chair of UK's competition watchdogThe CMA has appointed a new interim chair amid economic concerns and regulatory challenges.Doug Gurr's appointment reflects a shift towards commercial focus in response to government pressures.
Government ousts UK competition watchdog chairGovernment ministers removed CMA chair Marcus Bokkerink over perceived lack of focus on growth amidst investment efforts.
CMA adds ex-Amazon UK boss to board as provisional judgement in cloud probe nears | Computer WeeklyDoug Gurr has been appointed interim chair of the CMA amid an investigation into the UK cloud market and a push for pro-growth regulation.
CMA Launches Google Search Investigation; TikTok Denies Sale to Elon Musk while Users Migrate to RedNote; Indonesia Plans Social Media Age RestrictionsThe CMA is investigating Google's potential strategic market status in search services to protect UK consumers and businesses.TikTok users are migrating to RedNote amid ongoing uncertainty over the app's future in the US.
Google's revised ad targeting plan triggers fresh competition concerns in UK | TechCrunchGoogle's Privacy Sandbox initiative faces delays and scrutiny from the UK's CMA, risking its ambitious plans for a new adtech framework.
UK tentatively finds that Google's display ad unit violates competition rules - SiliconANGLEGoogle accused of antitrust violations by CMA for unfairly boosting its AdX ad auction platform.
Google accused of using its dominance to harm the competitionGoogle is accused of using anti-competitive practices in the UK ad tech market, harming rivals and limiting competition.
CMA launches Apple and Google mobile ecosystems probeCMA investigates Apple and Google for their influence on mobile ecosystems affecting consumers and businesses.
UK competition watchdog cautions Google over ad servicesThe CMA has provisionally found Google abusing its dominant position in the adtech market, disadvantaging competitors and impacting market competition.
CMA Launches Google Search Investigation; TikTok Denies Sale to Elon Musk while Users Migrate to RedNote; Indonesia Plans Social Media Age RestrictionsThe CMA is investigating Google's potential strategic market status in search services to protect UK consumers and businesses.TikTok users are migrating to RedNote amid ongoing uncertainty over the app's future in the US.
Google's revised ad targeting plan triggers fresh competition concerns in UK | TechCrunchGoogle's Privacy Sandbox initiative faces delays and scrutiny from the UK's CMA, risking its ambitious plans for a new adtech framework.
UK tentatively finds that Google's display ad unit violates competition rules - SiliconANGLEGoogle accused of antitrust violations by CMA for unfairly boosting its AdX ad auction platform.
Google accused of using its dominance to harm the competitionGoogle is accused of using anti-competitive practices in the UK ad tech market, harming rivals and limiting competition.
CMA launches Apple and Google mobile ecosystems probeCMA investigates Apple and Google for their influence on mobile ecosystems affecting consumers and businesses.
UK competition watchdog cautions Google over ad servicesThe CMA has provisionally found Google abusing its dominant position in the adtech market, disadvantaging competitors and impacting market competition.
UK uses AI to tackle 'bid-rigging' collusion in public procurement contracts | TechCrunchThe U.K. CMA is utilizing AI to detect and combat bid-rigging in public procurement contracts.
UK antitrust watchdog launches review of IBM's HashiCorp takeover | TechCrunchThe U.K. CMA is investigating IBM's acquisition of HashiCorp for competition concerns.
IBM acquisition of HashiCorp again in peril as antitrust loomsThe CMA is investigating IBM's acquisition of HashiCorp, which may impact competition in the cloud infrastructure market.
UK antitrust watchdog launches review of IBM's HashiCorp takeover | TechCrunchThe U.K. CMA is investigating IBM's acquisition of HashiCorp for competition concerns.
IBM acquisition of HashiCorp again in peril as antitrust loomsThe CMA is investigating IBM's acquisition of HashiCorp, which may impact competition in the cloud infrastructure market.
Vodafone and Three's $19B merger cleared by UK regulators - with conditions | TechCrunchThe U.K.'s CMA has green-lighted the merger between Vodafone and Three, contingent upon significant investment commitments and price caps.
UK regulator hints Voda-Three merger will get thumbs upCMA is open to Vodafone and Three UK merger approval if commitments are made for network upgrades and consumer protections.
Vodafone, Three UK push back on UK competition watchdog's merger concerns | Computer WeeklyVodafone and Three UK claim their merger will transform digital infrastructure and enhance competition despite CMA's concerns about potential price increases.
Competition watchdog approves Vodafone and Three's 15bn merger - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comThe CMA has approved the Vodafone and Three merger with conditions focused on investing in a new 5G rollout, aimed at enhancing competition.
CMA says remedies better than ban for Voda-Three mergerThe CMA doubts Vodafone and Three will uphold merger commitments without regulatory safeguards, risking higher consumer prices and reduced service quality.
Vodafone and Three's $19B merger cleared by UK regulators - with conditions | TechCrunchThe U.K.'s CMA has green-lighted the merger between Vodafone and Three, contingent upon significant investment commitments and price caps.
UK regulator hints Voda-Three merger will get thumbs upCMA is open to Vodafone and Three UK merger approval if commitments are made for network upgrades and consumer protections.
Vodafone, Three UK push back on UK competition watchdog's merger concerns | Computer WeeklyVodafone and Three UK claim their merger will transform digital infrastructure and enhance competition despite CMA's concerns about potential price increases.
Competition watchdog approves Vodafone and Three's 15bn merger - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comThe CMA has approved the Vodafone and Three merger with conditions focused on investing in a new 5G rollout, aimed at enhancing competition.
CMA says remedies better than ban for Voda-Three mergerThe CMA doubts Vodafone and Three will uphold merger commitments without regulatory safeguards, risking higher consumer prices and reduced service quality.
Vodafone clashes with watchdog over Three mergerCMA warns Vodafone and Three merger may lead to higher prices and reduced competition for mobile users.
CMA gives Vodafone-Three merger green light | Computer WeeklyThe Vodafone-Three merger has been approved by the CMA with commitments to improve services and pricing for customers, expected to complete by 2025.
Three and Voda: We need to merge our networks for coverageVodafone and Three UK are urging approval of their merger by highlighting the outdated nature of their network services.
UK CMA fears Voda-Three merger would raise phone billsThe proposed merger between Vodafone and Three UK raises concerns about potential price hikes for consumers, according to Britain's competition watchdog.
Vodafone-Three merger cleared to proceed with commitment to invest heavily in UK 5G rolloutVodafone's merger with Three is cleared, contingent on committing to a significant investment in 5G infrastructure.
Vodafone-Three merger could get green light, watchdog saysThe merger between Vodafone and Three could proceed if they commit to consumer price promises and enhance the UK's 5G rollout.
Vodafone clashes with watchdog over Three mergerCMA warns Vodafone and Three merger may lead to higher prices and reduced competition for mobile users.
CMA gives Vodafone-Three merger green light | Computer WeeklyThe Vodafone-Three merger has been approved by the CMA with commitments to improve services and pricing for customers, expected to complete by 2025.
Three and Voda: We need to merge our networks for coverageVodafone and Three UK are urging approval of their merger by highlighting the outdated nature of their network services.
UK CMA fears Voda-Three merger would raise phone billsThe proposed merger between Vodafone and Three UK raises concerns about potential price hikes for consumers, according to Britain's competition watchdog.
Vodafone-Three merger cleared to proceed with commitment to invest heavily in UK 5G rolloutVodafone's merger with Three is cleared, contingent on committing to a significant investment in 5G infrastructure.
Vodafone-Three merger could get green light, watchdog saysThe merger between Vodafone and Three could proceed if they commit to consumer price promises and enhance the UK's 5G rollout.
The Morning After: Apple makes it cheaper to repair its MacBook Pro speakersApple introduces standalone speaker repairs for M4 MacBook Pro, reducing costs and simplifying the repair process.
CMA gives Google's $2B Anthropic investment the green lightThe CMA's role is crucial for ensuring fairness in a rapidly shifting AI market.
CMA clears Google over Anthropic partnership | Computer WeeklyThe CMA ruled that Alphabet's partnership with Anthropic does not warrant a merger investigation under UK law.
Amazon dodges antitrust scrutiny in UK over Anthropic investment | TechCrunchThe U.K.'s CMA concluded it cannot investigate Amazon's investment in Anthropic due to insufficient scale under merger rules.
AWS claims its cloud faces competition from on-premises ITAWS is experiencing growing competition from on-premises infrastructure as businesses find it attractive to move back from the cloud.The phenomenon of cloud repatriation indicates customer considerations of cost and resource ownership.
Oasis' reunion tour ticket sales were a mess. Now, authorities are zeroing in on Ticketmaster.The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is investigating Ticketmaster for potential unfair practices during the Oasis reunion ticket sales.