Microsoft under UK consumer probe over subscription plans marketing
( July 29, 2026, 10:25 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Microsoft is under investigation to establish whether or not customers were misled about Microsoft 365 subscription options and paid more as a result, the UK antitrust regulator has said. It follows concerns that customers may not have been given clear information upfront about subscription options when changes were made to Microsoft 365 Personal and Family plans, including adding new AI features such as Copilot, the Competition and Markets Authority said.Statement follows....
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