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A CMA investigation has provisionally concluded that Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision could result in higher prices, fewer choices, or less innovation for UK gamers.
The CMA has prevented Microsoft’s proposed purchase of Activision over concerns the deal would alter the future of the fast-growing cloud gaming market, leading to reduced innovation and less choice for UK gamers over the years to come.
A statement on mergers and digital markets from Marcus Bokkerink, Chair, and Sarah Cardell, CEO, CMA.
The CMA is investigating whether Google has broken the law by restricting competition in the digital advertising technology market.
Key note speech by the Chancellor Rishi Sunak at London Tech Week.
Children and young people should not be able to buy in-game purchases known as ‘loot boxes’ in video games without parental consent
Apple and Google “hold all the cards” with interventions needed to give innovators and competitors a fair chance to compete in mobile ecosystems
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is concerned that Microsoft’s anticipated purchase of Activision Blizzard could substantially lessen competition in gaming consoles, multi-game subscription services, and cloud gaming services (game streaming).
New standard for school sports will see girls and boys offered the same sports
Investigation into whether Google and Meta entered into an anti-competitive agreement, and whether Google might have abused a dominant position through its conduct in relation to header bidding services.
A speech delivered by the Chair of the Competiton and Markets Authority, Marcus Bokkerink
The CMA has launched a market investigation into cloud gaming and mobile browsers after receiving widespread support for its proposals first published in June.
Sarah Cardell, Interim Chief Executive of the CMA, delivered her keynote speech at the British Institute Of International & Comparative Law (BIICL) and Linklaters Tech Antitrust Roundtable
New powers unveiled aimed at boosting competition, clamping down on subscription traps and fake reviews
Speech by Sarah Cardell at the University of East Anglia's Centre for Competition Policy Annual Conference 2023.
A transcript of Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg’s Q&A session.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Office of Fair Trading (OFT) closed Competition Act 1998 case.
A dedicated Digital Markets Unit will be set up to introduce and enforce a new code to govern the behaviour of platforms that currently dominate the market, such as Google and Facebook.
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