BoJo vs Bezos: Boris Johnson challenges Amazon’s tax record during meeting in NYC September 21, 2021 Boris Johnson discussed the issue of taxation at a New York meeting with Amazon-founder Jeff Bezos. A Downing Street spokesperson confirmed the news, saying that “the prime minister raised the issue of taxation, and hoped progress could be in implementing the G7 agreement on tax,” during a meeting yesterday. Reportedly the Prime Minister pushed for multinational tech companies [...]
Searches for ‘Cancel Amazon Prime’ skyrocket 537 per cent after company hikes UK price from £79 to £95 July 26, 2022 Following Amazon’s announcement that it is increasing the price of their Amazon Prime subscription, searches for ‘Cancel Amazon Prime’ increased 537 per cent today. Searches to cancel Amazon Prime subscriptions skyrocketed after it was announced Amazon are increasing the monthly cost of Prime from £7.99 to £8.99, the first price increase since 2014, cybersecurity firm [...]
‘A win for all parties’: BT and Amazon to share Champions League rights under new £1.5bn deal July 1, 2022 Amazon will split the rights to the Champions League with BT for the 2024-27 cycle, a period which marks the start of a new format for UEFA’s men’s European club competitions. It means Amazon has secured live UK rights to the Champions League for the first time, spelling danger for broadcasters who have already felt [...]
Competition watchdog brands Amazon as ‘grocery retailer’ enforcing UK supplier protection February 9, 2022 UK competition watchdog has branded Amazon as a “grocery retailer” after the ecommerce giant announced it would be increasing its activity in the sector, with plans to launch 15 new Amazon Fresh stores in London. The Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) decision is aimed at protecting suppliers and ensuring fairer payment terms, forcing Amazon, as [...]
Amazon to sell PCR Covid-19 tests for Brits travelling December 13, 2021 Amazon will sell Covid PCR test kits to travellers as the giant online retailer moves in on the Covid-19 market. The online retailer will sell government-approved tests for £34.99 each and offer discounts for those bought in bulk, the Guardian reported today. Travellers coming into the UK will be able to use the tests sold [...]
What is going on with Ocado’s share price? November 20, 2023 Ocado has found itself in the spotlight for a host of reasons this year including a rumoured takeover from Amazon and a tiff with M&S.
Countdown begins: What’s in store for next week’s mega-tech FAAMG earnings January 26, 2024 As the fourth-quarter earnings season approaches on Wall Street, all eyes are on the FAAMG group: Alphabet (Google), Microsoft, Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Apple.
Amazon takes legal action against new fake review broker as UK plans clamp down on firms May 6, 2022 Amazon has started legal action against Hong Kong based fake review broker Extreme Rebate after it successfully targeted the schemes of three major attackers, resulting in nearly 350,000 people no longer being incentivised by them.
Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro gives green light for extensive gold mining in Amazon rainforest February 15, 2022 The president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, announced last night his government has launched plans to allow a significant expansion of gold mining activities in the Amazon rainforest. The decision was condemned and criticised by environmentalists around the world amid warnings more mining could further damage the Amazon, namely by deforestation and pollution. Bolsonaro signed a [...]
Revealed: Amazon, Walmart and the NHS top wish list for job seekers December 17, 2021 A new study has revealed that Amazon, Walmart and the NHS are the most searched for companies by online job seekers.