Google preparing privacy revamp - Today's small business news roundup

  • By Josh Hall
  • 25 January 2012
Google preparing privacy revamp - Today's small business news roundup

Eurozone recession, diesel price hikes, and Google privacy revamps - here's your need-to-know business news roundup.

The eurozone crisis has pushed the global economy “deeply into the danger zone” according to the International Monetary Fund.

The IMF cut its UK growth forecast to 0.6 per cent from 1.1 per cent, and predicts a recession for the eurozone. [BBC]

Diesel prices could jump following the closure of the Coryton refinery according to the AA.

A spokesperson said it is “fairly certain” that pump prices will pass their record of 143.04 pence. [Guardian]

Google is preparing to revamp its privacy policies to give users better search results.

From 1 March more than 60 policies will be combined – a move that Google says will also help advertisers target their efforts more effectively. [BBC]

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