Google tax deal sparks frustration as UK MPs struggle with information void

Randall, Michael (2016) Google tax deal sparks frustration as UK MPs struggle with information void. The Conversation.

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Google's tax deal with the British government came under renewed scrutiny from both the heart of parliament, and from across the English Channel. As the public accounts committee was revealing its misgivings and frustrations about the £130m settlement, news broke that France would be seeking €1.6 billion from the internet company.