#competition-and-markets-authority — Public Fediverse posts

UK watchdog to look at Paramount’s $110bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/09/uk-watchdog-paramount-110bn-takeover-warner-bros-discover #CompetitionAndMarketsAuthority #ParamountPictures #WarnerBros #MediaBusiness #FilmIndustry #Business #Media #UkNews #UsNews #MergersAndAcquisitions #TelevisionIndustry

UK watchdog to look at Paramount’s $110bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/09/uk-watchdog-paramount-110bn-takeover-warner-bros-discover #CompetitionAndMarketsAuthority #ParamountPictures #WarnerBros #MediaBusiness #FilmIndustry #Business #Media #UkNews #UsNews #MergersAndAcquisitions #TelevisionIndustry

News Summary: UK Competition Authority Imposes New Publisher Controls over Google’s AI Search Summaries

I tend not to cover national legislation stories, but this week's opener is a bit of a milestone. It will be of direct relevance to many and sets a fascinating legal precedent that everyone will want to track. In a landmark move, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has imposed the Publisher Conduct Requirement (CR), specifically aimed at Google and its use of AI summaries.
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https://selfpublishingadvice.org/uk-competition-authority-imposes-new-publisher-controls/

#AIsearch #CMA #CompetitionandMarketsAuthority #contentattribution #generativeAI

What does the UK watchdog’s new Google AI results rule mean for publishers? https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/03/what-does-uk-watchdog-new-google-ai-results-rule-means-publishers #CompetitionAndMarketsAuthority #Google #Newspapers #UkNews #AiArtificialIntelligence #Business #Computing #Media #NewspapersMagazines #Regulators #Technology

What does the UK watchdog’s new Google AI results rule mean for publishers? https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/03/what-does-uk-watchdog-new-google-ai-results-rule-means-publishers #CompetitionAndMarketsAuthority #Google #Newspapers #UkNews #AiArtificialIntelligence #Business #Computing #Media #NewspapersMagazines #Regulators #Technology

UK media groups given power to opt out of Google AI search summaries https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/03/uk-media-groups-power-opt-out-google-ai-search-summaries #CompetitionAndMarketsAuthority #Google #AiArtificialIntelligence #Business #Computing #Alphabet #Regulators #Technology #UkNews #Media

UK media groups given power to opt out of Google AI search summaries https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/03/uk-media-groups-power-opt-out-google-ai-search-summaries #CompetitionAndMarketsAuthority #Google #AiArtificialIntelligence #Business #Computing #Alphabet #Regulators #Technology #UkNews #Media

A Britain where people cannot afford to raise children? We see that risk, and won’t let it happen | Bridget Phillipson https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/25/britain-children-billions-families-childcare-nurseries #EarlyYearsEducation #Childcare #Children #Money #Society #ParentsAndParenting #Welfare #Family #Politics #CompetitionAndMarketsAuthority #UkNews #BridgetPhillipson

Bridget Phillipson orders review of hidden childcare charges hitting parents https://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/may/24/bridget-phillipson-orders-review-hidden-childcare-charges #Education #BridgetPhillipson #Politics #UkNews #CompetitionAndMarketsAuthority #Ipso

Bridget Phillipson orders review of hidden childcare charges hitting parents https://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/may/24/bridget-phillipson-orders-review-hidden-childcare-charges #Education #BridgetPhillipson #Politics #UkNews #CompetitionAndMarketsAuthority #Ipso

AA driving schools ordered to refund 80,000 learner drivers over hidden fees https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/15/aa-driving-schools-refund-learner-drivers-hidden-lessons-fees #CompetitionAndMarketsAuthority #Motoring #Business #Regulators #Money #UkNews #ConsumerAffairs

AA driving schools ordered to refund 80,000 learner drivers over hidden fees https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/15/aa-driving-schools-refund-learner-drivers-hidden-lessons-fees #CompetitionAndMarketsAuthority #Motoring #Business #Regulators #Money #UkNews #ConsumerAffairs

Five firms including Autotrader and Just Eat investigated over fake review failings https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/27/five-firms-including-autotrader-and-just-eat-investigated-over-fake-review-failings #CompetitionAndMarketsAuthority #Business #ConsumerAffairs #Regulators #UkNews #FoodDrinkIndustry #AutomotiveIndustry

Five firms including Autotrader and Just Eat investigated over fake review failings https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/27/five-firms-including-autotrader-and-just-eat-investigated-over-fake-review-failings #CompetitionAndMarketsAuthority #Business #ConsumerAffairs #Regulators #UkNews #FoodDrinkIndustry #AutomotiveIndustry

UK vets face crackdown over fees as pet owners ‘left in the dark’ on bills https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/24/uk-vets-fees-pet-owners-bills-price-lists-prescription-fees #Business #CompetitionAndMarketsAuthority #ConsumerAffairs #Money #UkNews

UK vets face crackdown over fees as pet owners ‘left in the dark’ on bills https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/24/uk-vets-fees-pet-owners-bills-price-lists-prescription-fees #Business #CompetitionAndMarketsAuthority #ConsumerAffairs #Money #UkNews

Millions in England to pay higher water bills after suppliers appeal https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/mar/10/england-higher-water-bills-anglian-southern-wessex-south-east #WaterBills #WaterIndustry #CompetitionAndMarketsAuthority #Business #HouseholdBills #Money #UkNews

Millions in England to pay higher water bills after suppliers appeal https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/mar/10/england-higher-water-bills-anglian-southern-wessex-south-east #WaterBills #WaterIndustry #CompetitionAndMarketsAuthority #Business #HouseholdBills #Money #UkNews

UK competition watchdog to review private dentistry market after prices rise by 23% https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/mar/05/uk-competition-watchdog-to-review-private-dentistry-market-after-prices-rise #Dentists #England #Nhs #PrivateHealthcare #Health #HealthPolicy #CompetitionAndMarketsAuthority #Regulators #UkNews

UK competition watchdog to review private dentistry market after prices rise by 23% https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/mar/05/uk-competition-watchdog-to-review-private-dentistry-market-after-prices-rise #Dentists #England #Nhs #PrivateHealthcare #Health #HealthPolicy #CompetitionAndMarketsAuthority #Regulators #UkNews

UK competition watchdog investigates hotel groups over alleged data sharing https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/02/uk-competition-watchdog-investigates-hilton-marriott-intercontinental-hotel-groups-alleged-data-sharing #CompetitionAndMarketsAuthority #IntercontinentalHotels #TravelLeisure #HospitalityIndustry #Hotels #Regulators #Business #Travel #UkNews

UK competition watchdog investigates hotel groups over alleged data sharing https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/02/uk-competition-watchdog-investigates-hilton-marriott-intercontinental-hotel-groups-alleged-data-sharing #CompetitionAndMarketsAuthority #IntercontinentalHotels #TravelLeisure #HospitalityIndustry #Hotels #Regulators #Business #Travel #UkNews

Apple and Google pledge not to discriminate against third-party apps https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/feb/10/apple-google-third-party-apps-app-store #Apple #Google #CompetitionAndMarketsAuthority #Regulators #Business #Technology #Apps #UkNews

Apple and Google pledge not to discriminate against third-party apps https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/feb/10/apple-google-third-party-apps-app-store #Apple #Google #CompetitionAndMarketsAuthority #Regulators #Business #Technology #Apps #UkNews

UK veterinary sector reforms planned to tackle high costs of pet care https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jan/27/uk-vet-reforms-plans-tackle-high-costs-of-pet-care #ConsumerAffairs #Pets #CompetitionAndMarketsAuthority #Business #Politics #UkNews

Google given special status by watchdog that could force it to change UK search https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/oct/10/google-given-special-status-by-watchdog-that-could-force-it-to-change-uk-search #CompetitionandMarketsAuthority #Technologysector #Advertising #Regulators #Technology #Alphabet #Business #Internet #Google #UKnews #Media

Google given special status by watchdog that could force it to change UK search https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/oct/10/google-given-special-status-by-watchdog-that-could-force-it-to-change-uk-search #CompetitionandMarketsAuthority #Technologysector #Advertising #Regulators #Technology #Alphabet #Business #Internet #Google #UKnews #Media

Google faces UK restrictions over its search dominance.

Google has “substantial and entrenched market power” in online search meaning it will likely face restrictions in the UK to curb its dominance, the country’s competition watchdog confirmed Friday.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20251010-google-faces-uk-restrictions-over-its-search-dominance?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

#Google #UK #Antitrust #Competition #OnlineSearch #Technology #CompetitionAndMarketsAuthority #Legal

Google faces UK restrictions over its search dominance.

Google has “substantial and entrenched market power” in online search meaning it will likely face restrictions in the UK to curb its dominance, the country’s competition watchdog confirmed Friday.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20251010-google-faces-uk-restrictions-over-its-search-dominance?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

#Google #UK #Antitrust #Competition #OnlineSearch #Technology #CompetitionAndMarketsAuthority #Legal

Evidence of the elite & wealthy club? Wasted our £ so let's give them a bit more.😡

Pay shareholders & ignore all responsibilities (especially maintenance) then charge customers more.

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/oct/09/millions-of-households-face-jump-in-water-bills-after-regulator-backs-more-price-rises

#water #shareholders #costofliving #poverty #finance #money #corporate #private #ofwat #bills #regulators #RachelReeves #Labour #Government #CompetitionandMarketsAuthority #Competition #Markets #Authority #CMA #industry #economics #sewage #boss #customers #investment #infrastructure

Millions of households face jump in water bills after regulator backs more price rises https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/oct/09/millions-of-households-face-jump-in-water-bills-after-regulator-backs-more-price-rises #CompetitionandMarketsAuthority #Consumeraffairs #Householdbills #Waterindustry #Environment #Waterbills #Regulators #Pollution #Business #UKnews #Money #Water

Period drama: Here We Flo pulls ‘plastic-free’ pledge amid row over green claims https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/jun/27/here-we-flo-plastic-free-period-care-mooncup #CompetitionandMarketsAuthority #AdvertisingStandardsAuthority #Retailindustry #Environment #Advertising #Business #UKnews #Media

Period drama: Here We Flo pulls ‘plastic-free’ pledge amid row over green claims https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/jun/27/here-we-flo-plastic-free-period-care-mooncup #CompetitionandMarketsAuthority #AdvertisingStandardsAuthority #Retailindustry #Environment #Advertising #Business #UKnews #Media

Google could be forced to change UK search as watchdog takes steps https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jun/24/google-uk-search-uk-watchdog-cma #CompetitionandMarketsAuthority #Technologysector #Technology #Alphabet #Internet #Business #Google #UKnews

Google could be forced to change UK search as watchdog takes steps https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jun/24/google-uk-search-uk-watchdog-cma #CompetitionandMarketsAuthority #Technologysector #Technology #Alphabet #Internet #Business #Google #UKnews

Google sued for £5bn in UK over allegations of shutting out rivals https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/apr/16/google-sued-for-5bn-in-uk-over-allegations-of-shutting-out-rivals #CompetitionandMarketsAuthority #Searchengines #Technology #Internet #Business #Alphabet #Google #UKnews

Google sued for £5bn in UK over allegations of shutting out rivals https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/apr/16/google-sued-for-5bn-in-uk-over-allegations-of-shutting-out-rivals #CompetitionandMarketsAuthority #Searchengines #Technology #Internet #Business #Alphabet #Google #UKnews

UK watchdog drops competition review of Microsoft’s OpenAI partnership https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/mar/05/uk-cma-drops-competition-review-microsoft-openai-partnership #CompetitionandMarketsAuthority #Artificialintelligence(AI) #Technology #Regulators #Microsoft #Computing #Worldnews #Business #ChatGPT #OpenAI #USnews #UKnews

UK watchdog drops competition review of Microsoft’s OpenAI partnership https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/mar/05/uk-cma-drops-competition-review-microsoft-openai-partnership #CompetitionandMarketsAuthority #Artificialintelligence(AI) #Technology #Regulators #Microsoft #Computing #Worldnews #Business #ChatGPT #OpenAI #USnews #UKnews

Google agrees to crack down on fake reviews for UK businesses https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jan/24/google-fake-reviews-uk-star-ratings-cma #CompetitionandMarketsAuthority #Consumeraffairs #Technology #Business #Google #UKnews #Money

Google agrees to crack down on fake reviews for UK businesses https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jan/24/google-fake-reviews-uk-star-ratings-cma #CompetitionandMarketsAuthority #Consumeraffairs #Technology #Business #Google #UKnews #Money

Thousands of customers affected by outages across Three network in UK https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jan/23/thousands-of-customers-affected-by-outages-across-three-network-in-uk #CompetitionandMarketsAuthority #Mobilephones #Technology #Telecoms #Business #UKnews

Thousands of customers affected by outages across Three network in UK https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jan/23/thousands-of-customers-affected-by-outages-across-three-network-in-uk #CompetitionandMarketsAuthority #Mobilephones #Technology #Telecoms #Business #UKnews

UK competition watchdog investigates Apple and Google’s mobile platforms https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/jan/23/apple-google-mobile-platforms-uk-competition-watchdog-cma-investigates #CompetitionandMarketsAuthority #Technology #Business #Google #UKnews #Apple

UK competition watchdog investigates Apple and Google’s mobile platforms https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/jan/23/apple-google-mobile-platforms-uk-competition-watchdog-cma-investigates #CompetitionandMarketsAuthority #Technology #Business #Google #UKnews #Apple

Google investigated by UK watchdog over search dominance https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jan/14/google-investigated-uk-search-dominance-cma-data #CompetitionandMarketsAuthority #Technologysector #Digitalmedia #Advertising #Technology #Regulators #Alphabet #Business #Google #UKnews #Media

Google investigated by UK watchdog over search dominance https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jan/14/google-investigated-uk-search-dominance-cma-data #CompetitionandMarketsAuthority #Technologysector #Digitalmedia #Advertising #Technology #Regulators #Alphabet #Business #Google #UKnews #Media

CMA gives provisional approval to Vodafone-Three merger http://dlvr.it/TG16Db #5G #cma #Competition #competitionandmarketsauthority

CMA gives provisional approval to Vodafone-Three merger http://dlvr.it/TG16Db #5G #cma #Competition #competitionandmarketsauthority

Google using anti-competitive tactics in UK ad market, claims watchdog https://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/sep/06/google-competition-uk-ad-market-cma #CompetitionandMarketsAuthority #Advertising #Technology #Regulators #Alphabet #Business #Google #UKnews #Media

Google using anti-competitive tactics in UK ad market, claims watchdog https://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/sep/06/google-competition-uk-ad-market-cma #CompetitionandMarketsAuthority #Advertising #Technology #Regulators #Alphabet #Business #Google #UKnews #Media

Amazon defends $4B Anthropic AI deal from UK monopoly concerns - Enlarge (credit: Anadolu / Contributor | Anadolu)

The United K... - https://arstechnica.com/?p=2041859 #competitionandmarketsauthority #foundationalmodels #anti-competition #competitionlaw #aiindustry #anthropic #policy #amazon #cma #ai

Amazon defends $4B Anthropic AI deal from UK monopoly concerns - Enlarge (credit: Anadolu / Contributor | Anadolu)

The United K... - https://arstechnica.com/?p=2041859 #competitionandmarketsauthority #foundationalmodels #anti-competition #competitionlaw #aiindustry #anthropic #policy #amazon #cma #ai

UK regulator to examine Amazon investment in AI startup Anthropic https://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/aug/08/anthropic-ai-startup-uk-regulator-cma-amazon-investment #CompetitionandMarketsAuthority #Artificialintelligence(AI) #Technology #Regulators #Business #Amazon #UKnews

UK regulator to examine Amazon investment in AI startup Anthropic https://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/aug/08/anthropic-ai-startup-uk-regulator-cma-amazon-investment #CompetitionandMarketsAuthority #Artificialintelligence(AI) #Technology #Regulators #Business #Amazon #UKnews

UK regulator looks at Google’s partnership with Anthropic https://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/jul/30/google-anthropic-partnership-cma-ai #CompetitionandMarketsAuthority #Artificialintelligence(AI) #Regulators #Technology #Business #Google #UKnews

UK regulator looks at Google’s partnership with Anthropic https://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/jul/30/google-anthropic-partnership-cma-ai #CompetitionandMarketsAuthority #Artificialintelligence(AI) #Regulators #Technology #Business #Google #UKnews

Trader recommendation websites must vet firms, says watchdog https://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/jul/11/trader-recommendation-websites-must-vet-firms-says-watchdog #CompetitionandMarketsAuthority #Recommendationsites #Homeimprovements #Consumeraffairs #Regulators #Technology #Property #Business #Internet #Money