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More Choice for Office Apps?

A UK body is looking at Microsoft.

Business news editorial illustration for UK Watchdog Seeks More Choice in Workplace Software

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Source: UK Competition and Markets Authority, 2026-10-16.

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Government
the group that officially manages a country or area
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the person, organization, or document that provides information

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A UK body is looking at Microsoft. Add one supporting fact from the article.

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  1. A UK body is looking at Microsoft.
  2. The chipmaker reported 41.2% annual growth in US-dollar revenue.
  3. FAO's investment forum opens with $20.16 billion in proposed projects.
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