Google parent Alphabet, which has a market value of more than $1tn, is expected to fight the allegations in the US as well. Its share price was little changed on Tuesday, despite the news.

Earlier this week it was reported that the US Department of Justice's top antitrust officials would likely ask a judge to ...

The measures being considered include "structural requirements” to prevent Google from maintaining its internet search monopoly The US government is considering seeking the break-up of the world ...