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The Latest Breaking News from the Competition and Markets Authority

UK’s competition watchdog aims for leading global role

Ruling against Microsoft Activision merger looks like warning shot as CMA takes on task of regulating big tech after Brexit

The Guardian - UK

Furious Microsoft boss slams UK over takeover block: ‘EU is better for business’

Brad Smith claimed confidence in technology in the UK had been ‘severely shaken’ by the decision but No10 said his claims were ‘not borne out by the facts’

The Independent UK

Microsoft slams UK move blocking Activision takeover as ‘bad day for Britain’

The Competition and Markets Authority said it had prevented the deal over concerns in the cloud gaming sector.

The Independent UK

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No 10 hits back at Microsoft after company says EU ‘more attractive’ post-Brexit after takeover blocked – as it happened

Live coverage of business, economics and financial markets as US tech company heavily criticises UK’s Competition and Markets Authority

The Guardian - UK

The U.K. blocks Microsoft's $69 billion deal to buy game giant Activision Blizzard

British regulators blocked Microsoft's purchase, thwarting the biggest tech deal in history over worries that it would stifle competition in the fast-growing cloud gaming market.

WEKU

CMA blocks Microsoft Activision Deal – but not for the reason you'd think

Activision Blizzard isn't likely to be welcomed into the Xbox family any time soon as the CMA has elected to deny the purchase

Daily Mirror

TechScape: Could this billion-pound ‘crack-down’ end fake reviews and subscription traps?

Tech giants such as Google and Apple could face huge fines if they breach planned rules designed to protect consumers online. But will the bill have real teeth?

The Guardian - UK

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Digital Markets Bill to crack down on big tech, fake reviews and subscription traps

The Digital Markets Unit will have the power to fine big tech platforms up to 10% of their global turnover if they do not abide by competition rules.

Evening Standard

Bill to crack down on big tech, fake reviews and subscription traps

The Digital Markets Unit will have the power to fine big tech platforms up to 10% of their global turnover if they do not abide by competition rules.

The Independent UK

Brits falling victim to sneaky online sales tactics as the cost-of-living crisis hits

Pressure selling, subscription traps, and fake reviews are taking advantage of Brits desperate to find the best deals

The Independent UK

Nearly one in four bargain-hunting Brits fall for sales tricks like pressure selling

A third of shoppers have spent more money than they can afford - as they don't realise banners such as “15 minutes left of sale” are online sales tactics

Daily Mirror

Competition regulator says it takes councillors' concerns over St David's Hall 'very seriously'

Councillors wrote to the Competition and Markets Authority last month about monopolisation concerns

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