Apple must pay UK class action damages to consumers over App Store charges, CAT rules
( October 23, 2025, 15:43 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Apple has broken competition law over its App Store charges and must pay damages to a class of consumers, the Competition Appeal Tribunal has ruled. Rachael Kent’s collective claim — on behalf of about 20 million UK Apple device users — sought compensation over “excessive and unlawful” charges imposed on app developers.Ruling attached....
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