# Google prepares to defend £1.2B UK lawsuit over Play charges

_Published Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 3:05 AM EDT · Products, Policy · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

Google is preparing to defend a £1.2B UK class action alleging excessive charges on Android apps downloaded from Google Play since 2015, the Financial Times reports. The British claim challenges Google's market power through charges levied by its app store.

## Sources

- [Techmeme](https://www.techmeme.com/261004/p7#a261004p7)

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