United Kingdom: CMA investigation into Google's strategic market status
Progress
Scope
Timeline of events
Competition and Markets Authority designated Google as having strategic market status in mobile platforms
On 22 October 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published its final decision designating Google as having Strategic Market Status (SMS) under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act. The designation applies to Google’s mob…
SourceCompetition and Markets Authority closes consultation on proposed decision to designate Google as having strategic market status
On 20 August 2025, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) closes the consultation on the proposed decision to designate Google as having Strategic Market Status (SMS). The decision applies to Google's Mobile Platform activities including And…
SourceCompetition and Markets Authority opened consultation on proposed decision to designate Google as having strategic market status
On 23 July 2025, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a consultation on the proposed decision to designate Google as having Strategic Market Status (SMS), until 20 August 2025. The decision applies to Google's Mobile Platform activi…
SourceCMA closes consultation on investigation into Google’s mobile ecosystem
On 12 February 2025, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) closed its public consultation regarding its investigation into Google’s mobile ecosystem, including its operating systems, app stores and browsers that operate on mobile devices. I…
SourceCMA opened consultation on investigation into Google’s mobile ecosystem
On 23 January 2025, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced an investigation into Google’s mobile ecosystem (operating systems, app stores and browsers that operate on mobile devices) and opened a public consultation until 12 Februa…
Source