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World Service,03 Apr 2014,28 mins

Europe Passes 'Net Neutrality' Law

World Business Report

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MEPS have voted in favour of a law that prevents Internet Service Providers from paying a premium to have their services delivered more quickly to consumers. The online takeaway service Just Eat makes its share market debut today in London: the service operates in 13 countries and has been valued at two and a half billion dollars. As seven million people sign up for Obamacare this week, economist Irwin Stelzer explores whether or not it has been a success. And, the world of sleep and work - Forbes journalist Michael Thomsen argues that sleep deprivation in the technology industry is why three out of every four start-up businesses fail. He argues his case against computer programmer Swizec Teller - author of Why Programmers Work at Night.

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