Summary
Google might need to change how it runs its search services in the UK. The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is looking into Google to see if it has too much control over online searches. Google says it will work with the CMA, but also notes the challenges this brings to its UK work.
Key Facts
- The CMA is investigating Google under a new UK law about market power.
- Google makes up over 90% of online searches in the UK.
- Around 200,000 businesses use Google’s advertising to reach customers.
- The CMA hasn’t accused Google of unfair competition yet but suggested possible changes.
- Suggested changes include making it easier for users to pick other search providers.
- Other possible changes include more openness for publishers in search results.
- A US judge found Google ran an illegal monopoly for search.
- Google has been fined by the European Union for favoring its shopping service.
