United Kingdom: Competition and Markets Authority conduct requirement on Google for user choice in general search services
Progress
Current status
processing 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
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…
Event type
order
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority
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, until 25 February 2026, on proposed conduct requirements for Google's search services in the United Kingdom. The consultation follows Google's designation as havi…
Event type
order
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority