Google faces billion-quid bruising over UK Play Store fees

Google faces billion-quid bruising over UK Play Store fees

: Competition Appeals Tribunal gives nod for claim to go to trial

Billion-pound legal claim against Google to proceed to trial

The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has made an order certifying a £1bn legal claim against Google on behalf of UK app developers that have allegedly been overcharged by Google for using its Play Store. Thousands of businesses are poised to receive compensation for the loss in revenue suffered as a result of Google’s alleged conduct if the claim is successful. The decision is the latest in a series of setbacks for the tech giant and follows si…