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

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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…

Scope

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

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2026-01-28
in consultation

On 28 January 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a consultation on proposed c…

2026-02-25
processing consultation

On 25 February 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) closes the consultation on propose…