Booksellers urge government to 'act quickly' on 'Amazon tax'

News that the government may bring in an ‘Amazon tax’ to help “rebalance the playing field” between physical and online retailers has been welcomed by booksellers. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2018-08-14 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Hitting the Books: AI could help shrink America's gender wage gap

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Using “genotypic scores” could level the playing field in schools, Kathryn Paige Harden argues. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Congressman and Others Vow to Fight Amazon, Monopolies

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Coronavirus has left small publishers desperately fighting for survival

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'Level the playing field': BA urges Treasury Select Committee to reform business rates

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Booksellers urge government to 'act quickly' on 'Amazon tax'

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Google Ramps Up Header Bidding Alternative as Pressure Mounts From Facebook

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The 10 Best Business Books Of 2016

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