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Microsoft faces £1bn class action case in UK over software prices

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Regulator Dr Maria Luisa Stasi is seeking compensation of over 1bn on behalf of UK businesses.

Claims Microsoft overcharged companies for Window Server software used in cloud computing.

Case brought on an "opt-out" basis - meaning UK organisations are all represented.

Latest class action lawsuit filed at UK 's Competition Appeal Tribunal against big tech firms.

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