United Kingdom: Competition and Markets Authority conduct requirements for Google Search Services following strategic market status designation

Progress

Current status
in consultation
25 Feb 2026 processing consultation
28 Jan 2026 in consultation

Scope

Implementers
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
search service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

25 Feb 2026
processing consultation

Competition and Markets Authority closes consultation on conduct requirements for Google Search Services following strategic market status designation

On 25 February 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) closes the consultation on proposed conduct requirements for Google’s search services in the United Kingdom. The consultation follows Google’s designation as having strategic market st…

Source
Event type order
Action type consultation closed
Government branch executive
Government body competition authority
28 Jan 2026
in consultation

Competition and Markets Authority opened consultation on conduct requirements for Google Search Services following strategic market status designation

On 28 January 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a consultation on proposed conduct requirements for Google’s search services in the United Kingdom until 25 February 2026. The consultation follows Google’s designation as having…

Source
Event type order
Action type consultation opened
Government branch executive
Government body competition authority