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UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Vets now have to publish price lists and cap prescription fees by law

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
UK news
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Watchdog clears Post Office Horizon scandal subsidy

The UK's competition regulator conditionally approves £141.8 million in subsidies to the Post Office for Horizon IT scandal compensation and tax liability settlement.
fromBusiness Matters
4 weeks ago

Ex-Amazon boss Doug Gurr set to become permanent CMA chair

The government has named former Amazon executive Doug Gurr as its preferred candidate to become permanent chairman of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), cementing a leadership change designed to align the regulator more closely with its pro-growth agenda. Peter Kyle confirmed that Gurr, who has held the role on an interim basis since January last year, will be put forward for a full five-year term, subject to a non-binding hearing by the Commons business and trade select committee.
UK news
UK news
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Apple, Google agree to loosen grip on UK app stores

Apple and Google will change UK app-store rules to increase transparency, enforce fair app review and rankings, and open parts of iOS to rivals.
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fromCNET
1 month ago
UK news

Google Considers Letting Websites Opt Out of Having Content Scraped for AI Overviews

fromCNET
1 month ago
UK news

Google Considers Letting Websites Opt Out of Having Content Scraped for AI Overviews

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Tech industry
fromExchangewire
1 month ago

Digest: UK Pressures Google on AI Overview Opt-Out for Publishers; Google Axes YouTube vs TV Viewing Comparison; VOD to Power UK Ad Growth

UK pushes Google to allow publisher opt-outs from AI Overviews and greater search transparency; Google halts YouTube-TV measurement; UK ad spend rose 11.4% in Q3
UK news
fromNewsday
1 month ago

UK proposes forcing Google to let publishers opt out of AI summaries

Google should allow publishers and creators to opt out of having their content scraped for AI overviews, increase transparency, citation, and fair search ranking.
UK news
fromAol
1 month ago

UK proposes forcing Google to let publishers opt out of AI summaries

Google should allow publishers and creators to opt out of having their content scraped for AI-generated search overviews, with transparency and proper citation.
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fromUPI
5 months ago
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British authorities put Google search under regulatory microscope - UPI.com

fromUPI
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

British authorities put Google search under regulatory microscope - UPI.com

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Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK veterinary sector reforms planned to tackle high costs of pet care

Government measures will force clearer vet pricing, published price lists, ownership transparency and operating licences to boost competition and reduce pet owners' costs.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Help to cut baby formula costs could save parents up to 500, Starmer says

Government will implement CMA-backed measures to cut baby formula costs by promoting cheaper equivalents, standardising packaging, grouping displays, and allowing vouchers and coupons.
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fromSFGATE
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Google and Apple face extra UK scrutiny over 'strategic' role in mobile platforms

fromSFGATE
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Google and Apple face extra UK scrutiny over 'strategic' role in mobile platforms

more#antitrust
UK news
fromCity AM
5 months ago

Google 'disappointed' by CMA's Android and Chrome ruling

The UK CMA gave Google's mobile services strategic market status, enabling new rules; Google calls the designation disproportionate and defends Android's openness and economic contribution.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Competition regulator barking up the right tree on vets' opaque pricing

Large corporate-owned veterinary practices charge significantly higher prices and earn excess profits, disadvantaging pet owners.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Vets could be made to publish prices after UK watchdog investigation

Corporate veterinary groups charge higher prices and lack price transparency; the CMA proposes mandatory price lists, ownership disclosure, prescription price caps, and a comparison website.
Digital life
fromTheregister
8 months ago

Time for the CMA to strike hard - or risk losing cloud

The UK's AI superpower ambition depends on a competitive cloud market stifled by AWS and Microsoft Azure's dominant practices.
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

UK vets could face price caps after charges rise 60% in eight years

The Competition and Markets Authority is exploring regulations in the veterinary sector, aiming to prevent incentives that limit treatment options for pet owners.
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