United Kingdom: Competition and Markets Authority designated Google with strategic market status in general search and search advertising services
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Competition and Markets Authority designated Google with strategic market status in general search and search advertising services
On 10 October 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) designated Google as having strategic market status (SM) in general search and search advertising services under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act. The designation appl…
Scope
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
online advertising provider, search service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
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2025-01-14
in consultation
2025-02-03
processing consultation
2025-06-24
in consultation
2025-07-22
processing consultation