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Retailers to meet with government amid fears that online sales tax plans could be ditched

June 21, 2022

Amazon, Asda, Asos, JustEat and Currys are among those meeting with Treasury minister Lucy Frazer later this week to discuss concerns over whether the government is considering abandoning its plans…

UK risks becoming too soft on Big Tech, CMA chief says

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June 21, 2022

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The UK risks becoming a ‘rule taker’ from Brussels when it comes to regulating Big Tech companies after the government chose to not give the regulator powers to set codes…

Etsy only paid £128,000 in tax despite pocketing £160m in sales

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June 20, 2022

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Etsy has been accused of not paying enough tax in the UK after only paying out £128,000 despite pulling in £160 million in sales. Had the handmade goods platform booked…

Chinese tech workers are struggling to find jobs amid Big Tech clampdown

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June 16, 2022

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Chinese tech workers are struggling to find work after the country’s nationwide Big Tech lockdown has slowed down growth. This comes as part of President Xi Jinping’s move towards “common…

Co-op extends age estimation tech trial

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June 15, 2022

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Co-op has extended its age estimation technology trial to five of its stores in partnership with Diebold Nixdorf and Yoti. The technology differs from facial recognition tech and does not…

THG non-exec director Dominic Murphy steps down with immediate effect

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June 8, 2022

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THG non-executive director Dominic Murphy is stepping down from the board with immediate effect. “It has been nearly eight years since I joined the board of THG, during which time…

Co-op and Microsoft team up to tackle food waste with Caboodle

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June 8, 2022

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Co-op and Microsoft have formed a partnership to launch the Caboodle platform, aimed a tackling food waste. The non-profit platform is supported by BJSS and Team ITG and enables UK…

Fashion brands are failing to tackle waste and unfair pay, report claims

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June 7, 2022

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Fashion retailers are falling short when it comes to tackling waste and unfair pay, according to a new report from the Global Fashion Agenda. The fashion industry is currently producing…

Ofcom urges tech firms to do more to keep women safe online

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June 1, 2022

Jacqui Parr

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Ofcom has urged tech firms to do more to keep women safe online after a study found women were more affected by discriminatory or hateful or trolling content than men.…

The Klarna effect: How BNPL payment schemes will affect consumers’ credit ratings

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June 1, 2022

George Iddenden

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Klarna has told its users that, from today, it will start sharing consumer’s buy now, pay later (BNPL) purchase data with credit reference agencies. The announcement will undoubtedly be welcomed…

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Retailers to meet with government amid fears that online sales tax plans could be ditched

UK risks becoming too soft on Big Tech, CMA chief says

Etsy only paid £128,000 in tax despite pocketing £160m in sales

Chinese tech workers are struggling to find jobs amid Big Tech clampdown

Co-op extends age estimation tech trial

THG non-exec director Dominic Murphy steps down with immediate effect

Co-op and Microsoft team up to tackle food waste with Caboodle

Fashion brands are failing to tackle waste and unfair pay, report claims

The Klarna effect: How BNPL payment schemes will affect consumers’ credit ratings

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