Tech giants face new tax unless they pay media outlets
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 05:43 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
Digital platforms are under pressure to strike deals with news publishers to pay for journalism. The move aims to address concerns over the financial sustainability of the media industry.
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