Google faces £5 billion UK lawsuit for abusing dominance in online search

Google, owned by Alphabet, is facing a lawsuit in the UK with possible damages over £5 billion ($6.64 billion). The suit claims Google has misused its power in the online search industry.

By Reuters | Updated: Apr 16, 2025, 02.45 PM IST

Alphabet's Google is being sued in the UK for potential damages worth more than £5 billion ($6.64 billion) alleging the company abused its dominant market position in the online search industry. ($1 = 0.7526 pounds)

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Google faces £5 billion UK lawsuit for abusing dominance in online search

Google, owned by Alphabet, is facing a lawsuit in the UK with possible damages over £5 billion ($6.64 billion). The suit claims Google has misused its power in the online search industry.

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