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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has designated Google as having strategic market status (SMS) in respect of its provision of general search and search advertising services.
Following extensive consultation, the CMA confirms proposed decision.
Invitation to Comment on the Strategic Market Status (SMS) investigation into Google’s general search and search advertising services.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is today proposing to designate Google with 'strategic market status' (SMS) in general search and search advertising.
Proposed decision report: SMS investigation into Google’s general search and search advertising services.
A research paper from the CMA
Measures are first to be consulted on under the digital markets competition regime.
If you're advertising or marketing, including direct marketing, you must be accurate and honest and follow the advertising codes of practice
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Information about HM Land Registry Land Charges Department: applications for registration, official search, office copy and cancellation (practice guide 63)
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