UK competition watchdog investigates Apple and Google’s mobile platforms

Competition is vital for driving investment and growth and the operational independence of the CMA will remain in place.”

Speaking in parliament, Madders said

More competitive mobile ecosystems could foster new innovations and new opportunities across a range of services that millions of people use, be they app stores, browsers or operating systems,

she said

Better competition could also boost growth here in the UK, with businesses able to offer new and innovative types of products and services on Apple's and Google's platforms,

she said