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UK’s CMA Gives Provisional Approval to Amex GBT Acquisition of CWT
February 18, 2025

American Express Global Business Travel, which is operated by Global Business Travel Group (GBT), said Tuesday (Feb. 18) that updated provisional conclusions announced by the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) support the company’s position as it defends itself against an antitrust case brought by...

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Google to Seek Reversal of Judge’s App Store Order
February 03, 2025

Google and Epic Games will reportedly be in court Monday (Feb. 3) as Google seeks a reversal of a judge’s order that it allow rival app stores with its Play store. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Google Tells Court EU Antitrust Fine Punishes Innovation
January 28, 2025

Google reportedly told the European Union’s Court of Justice Tuesday (Jan. 28) that the European Commission investigation that resulted in a 4.3 billion euro (about $4.5 billion) fine “punished Google for its superior merits, attractiveness and innovation.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Apple and Google Under Scrutiny for Potential Antitrust Violations in the UK
January 23, 2025

Apple and Google, the tech giants behind massive mobile ecosystems, are facing dual antitrust probes in the U.K. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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UK Ousts Antitrust Head and Replaces Him With Ex-Amazon Exec
January 22, 2025

The U.K. has reportedly replaced its competition watchdog for failing to prioritize the government’s growth agenda. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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Google’s Search Business Faces UK Antitrust Investigation
January 14, 2025

Google is the first tech company investigated under the United Kingdom’s new competition law. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Apple Fights Monopoly Charges in $1.8 Billion Antitrust Trial
January 13, 2025

Apple is in court in the U.K. this week defending itself against monopoly-related charges. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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FTC Chair Wants Trump to Avoid Antitrust ‘Backsliding’
January 09, 2025

The head of the FTC is imploring the incoming administration to continue her antitrust work. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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UK Competition Watchdog Plans New Big Tech Probes
January 07, 2025

England’s antitrust regulator is launching new investigations, buoyed by additional legal authority over tech giants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...