UK cloud market probe faces uncertainty as CMA inquiry chair steps down

Britain’s cloud market review has hit a moment of uncertainty after Kip Meeks resigned as chair of the Competition and Markets Authority’s cloud inquiry, citing frustration with the slow progress in implementing recommendations issued in 2025. The report had raised concerns over competition barriers and the dominance of AWS and Microsoft in the UK cloud sector. Nearly a year later, industry stakeholders are still waiting for regulatory follow-through.