The US-based online giant raked in the huge sum over six years by providing 'cloud' computer services including data storage and email systems to almost every Government department, plus local ­councilsExclusive: Amazon handed £1billion in public cash in Government 'insult to hardworking Brits'Amazon has been handed around £1billion in British public cash – despite being accused of not paying enough tax here. The US-based online giant, owned by Jeff Bezos, raked in the huge sum over six years by providing “cloud” computer services including data storage and email systems to almost every Government department, plus local ­councils. It’s the latest insult to hardworking Brits who pay their taxes.”Amazon Web Services’ customers ­include the Home Office (£236million), HMRC (£163m), the Dept for Work and Pensions (£64m) and the Ministry of Justice (£46m), plus councils in the North of England (£400m). Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)This week, it reported paying £492m in tax last year – despite UK revenue soaring to £20.6bn in the pandemic. It added its status as a public sector supplier “is a privilege which has to continually be re-earned” through quality and value.

Source: Daily Mirror September 11, 2021 19:18 UTC