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Spain Orders Airbnb To Shut Down Listings

Spanish government says nearly 66,000 listings violate law, orders shutdowns amidst housing crisis, as Airbnb says it will appeal

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About 300 DeepMind UK staff seek unionisation to challenge Google's renewed pursuit of military, surveillance AI deals, FT reports

Google agrees to pay $28m to settle claims it offered higher pay and more opportunities to white and Asian staff

Workers at Amazon warehouse near Raleigh vote against joining union, as company continues to challenge North American organisation efforts

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Apple board advises investors to vote against shareholder proposal to end diversity programmes as Meta, Amazon seek favour with Trump

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Amazon, Meta end diversity and inclusion initiatives as tech firms re-align policies with those of president-elect Trump and his supporters

Amazon faces strike actions at facilities across US days before Christmas as union members authorise action over contract negotiations

Uber reaches deal with federal transport union to support legislation over minimum pay for 'gig economy' workers, following deals in UK and elsewhere

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Former content moderator for Facebook owner Meta in Kenya files lawsuit against company and subcontractor, alleging illegal working conditions

Uber shares fall after company discloses first costs in reclassifying UK drivers, while US administration promises review of contractor issue