Google May Be Forced to Loosen Control of Search Engine in UK

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Google May Be Forced to Loosen Control of Search Engine in UK

Google accounts for more than 90% of searches in the UK. Alamy/PA

Google may be forced to make changes to the way its search engine operates in the UK after being handed so-called strategic market status by the competition watchdog for its “substantial and entrenched market power” in the sector.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) confirmed the legal tests were met to designate Google with the status in general search and search advertising services.

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