Introduction to the Digital Landscape The digital economy has created substantial benefits, but these have come at the cost of increasing dominance of a few companies, limiting competition and consumer choice and inno…

The Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond has recognised the need for change, stating that competition is fundamental to ensuring the market works in the interest of consumers. However, some tech giants are still…

The Need for Regulatory Update The UK competition rules must be updated to be fit for the digital age. An independent review of competition in the digital sector, led by Professor Furman, has investigated the sector a…

This would allow more companies to join the market on a more equal footing, ushering in a new wave of innovation and the creation of new social media and online search platforms. The review also suggests that the UK c…