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Google and Facebook may face higher tax bills in Europe as the EU rushed to change rules so that more of Silicon Valley's mega profits fall into public coffers. (photo: AFP)

EU ministers make push for Google, Facebook tax

Public anger against the billions of euros earned by online behemoths is growing louder in Europe.

17 Sep 2017 8:11 AM

The Commission, which ordered Google to stop the practice by Sept. 28, is reviewing Google’s proposal on how it would comply with the EU decision. (photo: AFP)

Google challenges record EU antitrust fine in court

The world’s most popular Internet search engine launched its appeal two months after it was fined by the European Commission.

12 Sep 2017 8:57 AM

The European Commission concluded that Google stifles the ability of rivals like Yelp to compete.(Photo: AFP)

In Google vs. the EU, a $2.7B fine could just be the start

Google's parent company Alphabet can easily afford the $2.7 billion write-down it's taking to cover a big antitrust fine in Europe.

25 Jul 2017 8:21 AM

EU unveils blueprint to regulate drone traffic

The blueprint from the European Commission covers allowing drones to operate in high density under the supervision of fleet operators.

18 Jun 2017 8:34 AM

UK Prime Minister Theresa May is expected to trigger Brexit this week by formally informing the European Union of Britain's intention to leave the bloc.

Brexit set to begin as bill enters final stages

The prime minister promised months ago to invoke Article 50 of the EU's Lisbon Treaty, starting the two-year withdrawal process.

13 Mar 2017 10:03 AM

This did not constitute too severe an interference in their private lives and personal data.

EU court sets limit on right to be forgotten in company registers

Company registers only contained a limited amount of personal information

09 Mar 2017 9:39 PM

Smith, 34, said last week she would be travelling from her Norwich North constituency to vote on "the central issue of our times". (Photo: Twitter)

4-month-old baby becomes part of UK Brexit history

It is believed that only a Liberal Democrat and a Labour baby have previously been in the House of Commons chamber before.

03 Feb 2017 10:42 AM

The vast majority of Leavers (86 percent) also believe Britain will be able to make up for any loss in trade with the EU through other deals, whereas 71 percent of Remainers believe it cannot. (Photo: AP)

British MPs approve first stage of Brexit bill

The bill will then move to the Lords for debate from February 20, with the government hoping for their approval by March 7.

02 Feb 2017 8:42 AM

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May. (Photo: AP)

Britain doesn't seek to be half in, half out of EU: Theresa May

Britons voted for change 6 months ago for a brighter future, said Theresa May.

17 Jan 2017 6:00 PM

Despite the uncertainty sparked by the Brexit vote, London has remained attractive to global tech firms due to its pool of talent in the creative and tech sectors.

Snapchat becomes latest tech firm to pick London despite Brexit

The company will book sales in countries where it has no local entity in Britain rather than routing them through lower tax jurisdictions

10 Jan 2017 9:51 PM

The government believes that leaving the EU automatically means leaving the EEA, but British Influence argues that it must first invoke Article 127 of the EEA agreement, which requires the approval of MPs. (Photo: Representational Image/AFP)

UK faces another Brexit legal fight over single market

The High Court earlier ruled it must seek parliamentary approval before triggering Article 50 of the EU's Lisbon Treaty.

28 Nov 2016 3:11 PM

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