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UK Apple Store workers sign first union contract
Apple Store employees at a Glasgow shop are the first to unionize in the UK.
UK bill would ban videos portraying Channel immigrant crossings in a 'positive light'
The UK is amending a bill to ban videos portraying Channel immigrant crossings in a 'positive light.'
Uber drivers in Europe can soon rent Polestar and Tesla EVs
Uber is expanding its EV rentals to Europe, where drivers will get cars from Polestar and Tesla.
England is banning the sale of some single-use plastics
By the end of the year, England will ban the sale of many single-use plastics, including cutlery and plates.
Google is making free anti-terrorism moderation tools for smaller websites
Google is helping smaller websites fight terrorist content by making a free moderation tool.
WhatsApp now helps you search for businesses
WhatsApp now lets you search for businesses without having to leave the messaging client.
Amazon faces $1 billion lawsuit over claims it 'tricks' UK customers into paying more
A lawsuit accuses Amazon of using the Buy Box to 'trick' customers into paying more.
Microsoft wants to build an Xbox-branded mobile game store
Microsoft is developing an Xbox game store for phones, and it's hoping the Activision Blizzard deal will help.
Meta will have to sell Giphy after losing UK appeal
Meta will be forced to sell Giphy after losing an appeal with a UK regulator.
The UK needs a better plan to heat its homes than hydrogen
Two studies this week have said that hydrogen is a technological cul-de-sac for home heating.
UK warns TikTok of £27 million fine over child privacy violations
A UK regulator has warned TikTok that it might pay a £27 million fine for potentially violating kids' privacy.
Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard will face 'in-depth' UK investigation
A UK regulator is conducting an 'in-depth' investigation of Microsoft's buyout of Activision Blizzard, potentially stalling the merger.
UK forces Meta to halt its forced sale of Giphy
The UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal has ordered the country’s antitrust watchdog to review the decision to order Meta to sell Giphy.
UK’s antitrust watchdog investigating Microsoft and Activision megadeal
Microsoft will have to satisfy more than just the Federal Trade Commission to complete its $68.7 billion deal to buy Activision Blizzard.
British army Twitter and YouTube accounts compromised to promote crypto scams
The British army is investigating an apparent hack after its official Twitter and YouTube accounts were compromised on Sunday.
Apple Music raises the price of its student plan in the US, UK and Canada
Apple Music student plans now cost more in the US, Canada and the UK.
UK watchdog is investigating whether Google restricts competition in ads
It's the second CMA investigation into Google's ad tech practices.
Russia's war on Ukraine began with a satellite internet cyberattack
The US, UK and EU have blamed Russia for a cyberattack that knocked out satellite internet service an hour before the invasion of Ukraine.
UK regulator will have the power to impose steep fines on Big Tech
The UK's Big Tech regulator has been given extensive powers, including the ability to slap companies with large fines.
Paramount+ debuts in the UK and Ireland on June 22nd
Paramount+ will launch in the UK and Ireland on June 22nd, but most other countries will have to wait until later in the year.