Fortnite developer brings legal action against Apple and Google to UK

Epic has asked the tribunal to declare the removal of Fortnite (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

The makers of popular game Fortnite have begun legal action against Apple and Google in the UK, accusing the tech giants of breaking UK competition rules.

Epic Games has taken its case to the Competition Appeal Tribunal to ask if it can adjudicate on the ongoing dispute between the three American companies.