US launches probe into France’s proposed tax on tech giants
The White House is launching an investigation into France’s proposed tax on internet giants like Google, Amazon and Facebook, in a move that could lead to US taxes on French imports.
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Corbyn attacks Amazon over tax payments
Jeremy Corbyn has used the 25th anniversary of Amazon’s launch to accuse the company of not paying its fair share of taxes.
Sellers beating Amazon’s security to post fake reviews online – Which?
Unscrupulous sellers are beating Amazon’s security systems with tactics such as bribery and hacking to post fake reviews for their products, consumer group Which? has claimed.
Amazon to create 2,000 jobs in UK this year
Amazon will create 2,000 jobs in the UK this year, bringing its total permanent British workforce to almost 30,000 people.
French protesters block Amazon sites over climate and jobs
Environmental activists have chained themselves to gates and turnstiles as they occupied an Amazon building near Paris, accusing the online company of destroying jobs and hurting the planet.
Edinburgh Fringe play Fulfilment combines Bunraku puppetry with real-life tales from within Amazon centres
A theatre production heading for this year's Edinburgh Fringe will tell the real-life stories of workers in Amazon distribution depots.
Fans warned over cost of Premier League games on TV as fixtures are revealed
Avid armchair football fans are being advised to shop around if they want access to all 200 televised Premier League matches next season, with Amazon Prime, BT Sport and Sky Sports sharing the domestic rights.
Ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos pledges half her fortune to charity
The ex-wife of Amazon founder and chief executive Jeff Bezos has pledged half her fortune to charity, following in the footsteps of billionaires Warren Buffett and Bill Gates.
Earthquake strikes Amazon jungle in Peru
A powerful earthquake has struck a remote part of the Amazon jungle in Peru, causing buildings to collapse and knocking out power to some areas.
Amazon ramps up involvement in driverless car race with US developer investment
Amazon has taken a massive leap into the driverless vehicle arena by investing in autonomous technology developer Aurora.
Online bank First Direct tops customer satisfaction rankings as retailer Amazon falls to fifth place
ONLINE bank First Direct has taken over from Amazon as the UK's top organisation for customer satisfaction, according to a survey.