[The UK Government to Directly Regulate Microsoft (MSFT.O), Google (GOOG.O), Amazon (AMZN.O), and Oracle (ORCL.N)] Odaily Planet Daily News: The UK government has designated Microsoft (MSFT.O), Google (GOOG.O), Amazon (AMZN.O), and Oracle (ORCL.N) as critical third parties, placing them under direct regulation to protect the UK financial system. (Jin10)