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Competition and Markets Authority opened consultation on proposed commitments by Google to improve fairness in app store processes

On 10 February 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a consultation on proposed commitments by Google intended to improve certainty, transparency, and fairness for United Kingdom businesses dependent on app stores, until 3 March 2…

Scope

Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: app stores, software provider: other software
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2026-02-10
in consultation

On 10 February 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a consultation on proposed …

2026-03-03
processing consultation

On 3 March 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) closes the consultation on proposed co…

2026-04-01
in force

On 1 April 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) confirmed its decision not to prioriti…

2026-04-23
concluded

On 23 April 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published Google's commitments on app…