EU agrees terms for limited trade talks with US
The European Union has approved its terms for negotiating a new trade deal with the United States.
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Facebook to update terms to explain data usage more clearly
Facebook is to update its terms of service to more clearly explain how its business model works, including how it uses data from users, the social network has confirmed.
European Commission sets out guidelines for ‘trustworthy’ AI
The European Commission has called for human oversight and transparency in artificial intelligence-based systems in order to ensure the technology is “trustworthy”.
EU plans speed-limiting technology for new cars from 2022
All new cars could be fitted with special devices from 2022 to automatically make them keep to the speed limit after new EU rules were provisionally agreed.
How will travelling between the UK and EU change if there is a no-deal Brexit?
The European Commission has published advice on travelling between the UK and the EU in the event of a no-deal Brexit. Here is what will change.
Nike fined £10.7m for competition breaches over football merchandise sales
Nike has been fined 12.5 million euros (£10.7 million) by the European Commission for breaching antitrust rules relating to the cross-border sale of football merchandise.
Google’s previous fines from the European Commission
Google’s £1.27 billion fine for alleged illegal practices in search advertising is the third time the European Commission has reprimanded the tech firm in less than three years.
Google fined £1.27bn for breaching EU competition laws
Google has been fined 1.49 billion euros (£1.27 billion) by the European Commission for alleged illegal practices in search advertising.
Google to ask Android users about app preferences amid competition complaints
Google is to begin asking Android users in Europe about their preferred search engine and web browser apps after being accused of abusing its position by the EU competition authorities.
European Commission accuses internet giants over disinformation
The European Commission has accused Facebook, Google and Twitter of failing to provide enough details on the steps they have taken to cut disinformation on their services.
EU rejects call for agreement on citizens’ rights in no-deal Brexit
The European Commission has rebuffed a call by MPs for an agreement with the UK to ensure that the rights of expats are protected across Europe in the case of a no-deal Brexit.
Facebook told to ‘pick up pace’ against fake news
Facebook has been criticised for not acting quickly enough in the fight against fake news and lacking transparency on its progress.
Dundee flushed with success as city TOILETS labelled ‘cultural gems’ of international renown
Dundee is flush with many cultural gems – museums, art galleries, performing art centres and scores of sculptures.
UK initiative launches Europe-wide manifesto for gender equality in music
An industry leader will launch a Europe-wide manifesto calling for gender equality in music, both on stage and behind the scenes.
Google to charge device makers a fee for access to key Android apps in the EU
Smartphone and tablet makers wanting to sell Android devices in the EU with access to the Google Play Store will have to pay a licence fee, Google has announced.
Google’s record EU antitrust fine: what does it mean?
The European Commission has issued Google with a record fine for exploiting its dominant position in search and apps on its Android operating system.
London Stock Exchange appoints new chief executive
London Stock Exchange Group has appointed Goldman Sachs veteran David Schwimmer as its new chief executive.
Satellite security centre leaving UK because of Brexit
A security centre for the EU’s Galileo satellite system is to be moved from London to Spain as a result of Brexit.
REVEALED: Taxpayers pick up £350k bill for ill-fated 2023 bid
Dundee’s ill-fated bid to become European Capital of Culture 2023 has cost the public purse more than £350,000 — despite those behind the bid knowing the risk of it being ruled out by Brexit.