The European Union on Thursday hit Google with a fine of 890 million euros (US$1 billion) after it said the technology behemoth broke digital antitrust regulations by setting up Google Play and its ubiquitous search engine to corral consumers towards its own services and apps to the detriment of competitors.

The European Union has fined Google $1 billion for breaking digital antitrust regulations. The tech giant is accused of using Google Play and its search engine to steer consumers…

Brussels fined Google €890 million under its Big Tech rulebook for favouring its own services in search results and restricting app developers, despite Washington preparing a…