The UK government is urged to bring in a French-style law giving workers “the right to disconnect”.
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Donald Trump’s ‘communications’ platform permanently taken offline
The former US president will return to social media, an aide says – but exactly how remains unclear.
US delays tariffs in ‘tech tax’ row
Extra US tariffs on UK and other goods are delayed as international tax talks continue.
US delays tariffs in ‘tech tax’ row
Extra US tariffs on UK and other goods are delayed as international tax talks continue.
East of England broadband boost for 1 million planned
Upp promises to spend £1bn bringing fibre broadband to homes across the east of England.
Etsy snaps up Gen-Z focussed shopping app Depop for $1.6bn
The British second-hand clothing app Depop has unique items and potential to scale up, the boss of Etsy says.
Tesla failed to stop Musk tweets, says regulator
A court order requires the automotive giant’s lawyers to pre-approve some of the CEO’s tweets.
Amazon warehouse injuries ‘80% higher’ than competitors, report claims
A union-led group says Amazon’s injury rate is twice that of its closest competitor.
Ex-reality TV stars’ ‘misleading’ debt ads banned
Stars from Only Way is Essex and Geordie Shore have Instagram debt adverts banned by the regulator.
Drone skirmish as Chile football team fears Argentine spies
Fearing their Argentine rivals were spying on them, the Chileans took down a drone flying overhead.
Huawei operating system coming to smartphones in Asia
The system was developed after a trade ban blocked smartphones from working fully with Google’s Android.
Zoom sales race ahead despite workplaces reopening
The video platform said sales nearly doubled between the first quarter of 2020 and 2021.