The EC will complete its initial assessment by 5 November 2020.
UK Competition and Markets Authority calls for a new regime to regulate Big Tech
The CMA asks the UK Government to reform competition law to tackle Google and Facebook’s market power.
UK regulators form a Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum
UK competition authority gives green light to Amazon’s investment in Deliveroo
The CMA provisionally authorises the merger, noting that the circumstances with the coronavirus pandemic played a role in the decision.
UK Government sets up digital markets taskforce
The taskforce will build on the Digital Competition Expert Panel review to address competition problems in digital markets.
UK competition authority looks to take on big tech after Brexit
The CMA is seeking a more active role in scrutinising and tackling anti-competitive behaviour by US tech giants.
UK competition authority publishes interim report on digital advertising review
The CMA is concerned about Google and Facebook’s dominance, and will make detailed policy recommendations to tackle it in its final report in 2020.
