Google Faces £5 Billion Class Action Lawsuit in UK Over Alleged Monopolistic Practices - The Guardian
Overview:
Google is facing a £5 billion class action lawsuit in the UK over allegations of monopolistic practices in the internet search market. The lawsuit claims that Google leveraged its dominance to overcharge businesses for advertisements by pre-installing its search app and Chrome browser on Android devices and paying Apple to make Google the default search engine on iPhones. The Competition and Markets Authority is investigating these practices, and Google is also dealing with similar lawsuits and investigations globally.
The class action lawsuit, filed by competition law expert Or Brook, alleges that Google has been leveraging its dominance in the internet search market to overcharge businesses for advertisements. The claim argues that Google pre-installed its search app and Chrome browser on Android devices and paid Apple to make Google the default search engine on iPhones, effectively shutting out competition. This has led to higher advertising costs for businesses that rely on Google's services for visibility. The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is investigating these practices, and Google is also facing similar legal challenges and investigations worldwide.
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Published: Wednesday, 16 April 2025
