UK joins EU in Big Tech regulation plans

Tom Allen
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Big Tech firms like Google and Meta could face fines of 10% of their global turnover if they breach new rules
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Big Tech firms like Google and Meta could face fines of 10% of their global turnover if they breach new rules

The threat of billion-dollar fines aimed at Big Tech is intended to promote competition and innovation from smaller players

The UK Government has set out plans to bolster the Digital Markets Unit (DMU), part of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), with more powers to regulate and fine tech companies. The DMU'...

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