Google head of news warns of ‘unintended consequences’ of EU ‘link tax’ copyright reforms
Google’s head of news has warned that proposed changes to European copyright law will hit smaller news publishers hardest and…
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Budget: Chancellor announces new UK ‘digital services tax’ on tech giants such as Facebook and Google
Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced a new UK digital services tax on “established tech giants” like Facebook, Google and Amazon…
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Google offers funding for ‘creative approaches’ to sustainable business models for news
Google is offering “no-strings” funding for “creative approaches” to building a sustainable business model for news as it opens the…
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Google’s UK boss says tech giant ‘ready to partner’ with Government over outcome of Cairncross Review
Google’s UK boss has told Press Gazette the digital giant is “ready to partner” with the UK Government on the…
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Free speech concerns over possible extension of ‘right to be forgotten’ concept
Free speech could be under threat if the so-called “right to be forgotten” concept is rolled out globally, a human…
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SEO tips for journalists: ‘SEO is not really a dark art, it’s common sense’
With Facebook now eschewing news there is more need than ever for journalists to ensure their work is performing well…
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News consumers are pursuing ‘quantity over depth’ as they are ‘overwhelmed’ by 24-hour news cycle, Ofcom research shows
People who are “overwhelmed” by the 24-hour news cycle are prioritising “quantity over depth in their news intake”, according to…
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Ofcom chief calls for regulation of social media sites in fight against spread of ‘fake news’ and harmful content online
Ofcom chief executive Sharon White has called for independent regulation of tech giants that publish news, such as Facebook and Google,…
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