Google faces a €4.1 billion for bundling search with Android - though this is a little lower than the original €4.3 billion
UK businesses are estimated to have lost £7 billion as a result of Google's practices
The move comes as both sides attempt to find a political solution to the deadlock on Northern Ireland protocol
Although voluntary, breaking the Code after signing up to it risks an even heavier fine than breaching GDPR rules.
Such proposals have already been rejected by governments, lawmakers, and regulators across the world, they argue
Apple insists that adopting the same charging standard would hamper innovation
The Government new Data Reform Bill must not risk disrupting data flows between the UK and the EU, says BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.
Under proposed rules, tech firms could be asked to detect both new and previously identified child sexual abuse material by breaking encryption if necessary
The European Union has agreed the final form of the Digital Services Act, placing unprecedented restrictions on online content.
Members of the European Parliament overwhelmingly backed a proposal this week that would force consumer electronics makers to include a USB-C connector on all devices sold in Europe.