The US has a good record on fighting monopolies. Now it’s Google’s turn

The tech giant claims that no one is forced to use its search engine. All power to regulators set on proving otherwise

NHS Covid-19 app users sent incorrect risk-level change alerts

People in England and Wales reported notifications that did not match government guidance for their areas

MPs to examine impact of streaming on future of music industry

Culture committee chair Julian Knight said it would investigate whether the business models used by major streaming platforms are fair to writers and performers

Million-pound question: why save Secret Cinema while real cinemas are in ruins?

As affordable arts venues fight to survive, the exorbitant events company got a huge bailout. And film fans will pay the price

The Observer view on the information commissioner’s Cambridge Analytica investigation

This newspaper’s exposé of the exploitation of private data has been vindicated

China says it is highly concerned about safety of its UK investments

Spokeswoman voices fears over openness of UK market after MPs say Huawei is security risk

MPs ask for details about guaranteeing UK jobs after Arm takeover

Alok Sharma asked to explain what plans US buyer Nvidia has to keep jobs in Cambridge

Covid: how Excel may have caused loss of 16,000 test results in England

Public Health England data error blamed on limitations of Microsoft spreadsheet

Commons Twitter account banned from tweeting vote results

Tory MPs argued a tweet on a trade bill amendment in July broke impartiality rules

Rishi Sunak: UK needs to protect tech secrets from foreign investors

New state aid rules required to stop hostile countries getting access to firms, says chancellor

Legalise e-scooters in UK as alternative to short car trips, MPs say

Transport select committee also calls for robust measures to prevent use on pavements

Russia is spreading lies about Covid vaccines, says UK military chief

Head of armed forces says both China and Russia trying to undermine cohesion in west

Covid: UK spent £569m on 20,900 ventilators but most remain unused

Government was right to prioritise speed over cost, says National Audit Office

Britain has offensive cyberwar capability, top general admits

Gen Sir Patrick Sanders says Boris Johnson has told him to ensure UK is major cyber power

Coronavirus drives surge in support for unionisation, say games industry activists

Unpaid overtime, 100-hour weeks, instant dismissals … the pandemic has brought fresh momentum to the games industry’s union drive