Tech giants have been accused of trying to use coronavirus as an “obscene” excuse to avoid a new tax on huge UK profits. Industry body TechUK, whose hundreds of members include Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon, reportedly urged the Government to “look again” at the Digital Services Tax.

One of its top bosses claimed firms need “more breathing space” as Covid-19 meant “resources are stretched and revenue uncertain.” Yet they are faring far better than bricks and mortar companies, which face weeks of closure from which they may not recover.

As physical shops feel the full force of lockdown, Amazon, which already had a huge advantage due to business rates, has seen a boom in sales.

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How Latin Artists Are Helping During Coronavirus Pandemic (Updating)

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Marie Osmond is focusing on the positive during lockdown with her 'quaranteam'

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Westworld renewed for fourth season after HBO Max streaming service sets official launch date

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Sinitta's dating history: A look back at star's list of famous exes from Brad Pitt to Simon Cowell

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Ramona Singer reveals she's recovered from chronic Lyme disease

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Billie Eilish and Finneas to livestream performance from their home for Pay It Forward Live concert

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Glavine, Klesko share fond memories of Braves' 1995 title

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Anderson Cooper Rips Into Las Vegas Mayor For Pushing to Reopen Casinos: ‘How Is That Safe?’ — Watch

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Premier League games may be free to watch upon season's return

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Manitoba eyes reopening some businesses amid steady coronavirus numbers

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Canadian energy sector shutting down production as low crude oil prices persist

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Reopening U.S. economy too early will cost lives, New York’s Cuomo warns

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Coronavirus: Kelowna Museums Society gets creative with exhibits

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Madonna Aids In Donating 100,000 Masks To Jails And Prisons

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Coronavirus outbreak: Tory says reopening of Toronto’s economy will be ‘very complex’

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Coronavirus outbreak: Toronto’s High Park to close during cherry blossom bloom

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Peter Kay thanks nurses and key workers for joining in Amarillo remake

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Hot Pockets heir seeks to avoid prison time, citing virus

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Michael B. Jordan's upcoming spy thriller Without Remorse to now release on October 2

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Before-and-after images show how air pollution levels have dropped around the world amid COVID-19 lockdowns

Cleaner air and less pollution have been reported across the world.

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