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Google may be forced to make changes to UK online search, says watchdog

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Google may have to make changes to its search services in the UK to ensure greater competition.

Competition and Markets Authority is investigating the US technology giant under a new law.

Regulator can demand changes at a firm if it is found to hold too much power in a particular market.

Google accounts for more than 90% of searches in UK and 200,000 businesses use the company's search advertising.

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