Alphabet, Google's parent company, is facing a £5 billion class action in the UK for allegedly harming British advertisers through anticompetitive practices. The suit claims Google used its market dominance to exclude competitors and forced manufacturers to preinstall its services, leading to inflated ad prices. The action seeks compensation for UK advertisers overcharged since 2011. The UK’s Competition and Market Authority is also investigating Google’s market share, while Japan has issued a cease-and-desist order for antitrust violations. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)