Google has called for an “international resolution” to the issue of the taxation of tech companies in lig…
What this year’s Budget means for the tech sector
This year’s Budget might not be as tech-centric as 2017’s, but it still includes a number of eye-catching polic…
UK Digital Services Tax to come into effect in April 2020
The Chancellor has announced plans for a new Digital Services Tax to ensure tech giants operating in the UK “pa…
No adequacy deal would mean a damaging data wall – and European tech as a whole would suffer
When Americans like myself look across the Atlantic, we see a vibrant European tech sector. By our estimate, we see 2…
Regulating for responsible technology: a new system for a fairer future
Regulation was once a tech taboo. Now it has advocates in the unlikeliest quarters. “I believe in the free market dee…
Ofcom strategy chief backs calls for new oversight body for internet regulation
Ofcom’s strategy director has backed calls for a new oversight body to coordinate the regulation of the interne…
Digital minister: we must make it easier to hire foreign tech workers
The digital minister, Margot James, has said the government must make it easier for businesses to hire foreign tech w…
Will new government plans really ensure the NHS gets a “good deal” from Big Tech?
Last week, the government set out plans for a new code of conduct to ensure the NHS and taxpayers “get a good d…
Government calls for more collaboration between private and public sector as it launches second GovTech fund
The government has launched the latest round of funding for its GovTech Catalyst fund which will look to private tech…
Facebook, Twitter and YouTube could face EU fines over extremist propaganda
The European Commission is drawing up plans to fine social media companies that fail to remove extremist propaganda f…