The UK's Competition and Markets Authority announced it will begin a strategic market status investigation into Microsoft's (MSFT) business software ecosystem starting in May.

The United Kingdom is preparing to launch a new antitrust investigation into Microsoft, focusing on its business software ecosystem and cloud-related licensing practices, in a move that could reshape competition in the sector.

Former Amazon Inc executive Doug Gurr has been nominated as the permanent chair of the UK’s antitrust watchdog, the government said on Monday.

Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson emerged as the top winners at the 59th annual CMA Awards in Nashville on Wednesday night.

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has warned that the proposed $3.7 billion merger between photo licensing giants Getty Images and Shutterstock could significantly reduce competition in the country’s editorial and stock photography markets.

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has expressed concern that Amazon and Microsoft’s dominant positions in the cloud computing market are negatively impacting competition. The CMA highlighted that technical and commercial barriers make it difficult for customers to switch providers, further entrenching their market power.