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DevelopingPolicyReported 2026-10-30 20:06

CMA Launches Investigation into Meta’s Commercial Terms

The CMA is investigating whether Meta’s commercial terms for businesses using its platforms and services breach competition law, potentially harming news publishers and other content businesses.

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Why it matters. News publishers and other content businesses may face unfair trading conditions if the investigation finds that Meta is abusing its dominant position.

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Who and what it touches

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Evidence

  • UUK Competition and Markets AuthorityRegulator2026-10-30 20:06
    The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating whether Meta’s commercial terms for businesses may constitute an abuse of a dominant position under Chapter II of the Competition Act 1998.
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  • UUK Competition and Markets AuthorityRegulator2026-10-30 20:05
    We’ve heard concerns from news publishers and other businesses and are acting swiftly to investigate whether Meta’s proposed changes may breach competition law
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