Google agrees to new measures to fight fake reviews in the UK, following a CMA investigation.

Google has agreed to new measures to combat fake online reviews in the UK, following an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The company will implement stricter steps to detect and remove fraudulent reviews and penalize businesses and individuals involved. UK businesses with fake reviews will face warning alerts and a halt on new reviews, while repeat offenders may have their reviews deleted for up to six months. Google will also make it easier for consumers to report suspicious reviews. The CMA's CEO, Sarah Cardell, said these changes will ensure robust processes for trustworthy reviews. The watchdog is also investigating Amazon for similar issues.

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