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When can affected organizations respond to the CMA consultation?

The consultation page invites responses by 5 p.m. UK time on November 13, 2026. Respondents can use the consultation portal or email the CMA, following its guidance for confidential and publishable versions.

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The UK CMA’s Microsoft Decision Is a Proposal. The Consultation Is the Next Milestone

The CMA has proposed a strategic-market-status designation for Microsoft’s UK business software ecosystem. Here are the dates, scope and next steps.

Crashtech Editorial October 19, 2026 Business

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