Google faces £1B UK trial over Play Store fees

A UK legal action seeking £1.04 billion ($1.4 billion) in damages over Google Play Store fees will proceed to trial in October 2026 after a Competition Appeal Tribunal ruling. The case accuses Google of abusing its market dominance by imposing excessive commissions of up to 30 percent on UK developers, harming small businesses and innovation. Google argues its fees are competitive and that Android offers flexibility through alternative app stores and sideloading, though claimants allege Google undermines those alternatives.