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Google’s UK head refutes claims of “immoral tax practices”  by
Oluseun Alufa , 28 Nov 2012News Google’s UK head refutes claims
of “immoral tax practices”  Matt Brittin, Google's vice-
president in northern and central Europe, has refuted
allegations of tax avoidance levied at his company by London
Mayor Boris Johnson. During a broadcast of Channel 4 News,
Brittin argued that his company followed the rules set by
politicians and that such accusations only serve to encourage a
bias against big business.  The dispute centres on a recent
comment made by the Mayor that the Internet behemoth pays “zero
tax”; a reference to how Google benefits from low tax rates that
sees it pay just £6 million on UK profits estimated at £2.5
billion.  "Boris should get his facts right. We pay tax and he
should look at the broader contribution we make, including the
investment in start-ups in London,” Brittin said.  "It's
frustrating that the mayor of London, who is a great