Facebook and Twitter face a ‘bully tax’ in Britain

LONDON — Britain could hit Facebook and Twitter with a new tax designed to fight hate crimes and support victims of online bullying. The government of Prime Minister Theresa May unveiled the proposal on Wednesday, saying it aims to ensure that “Britain is the safest place in the world to be online.” Culture Secretary Karen Bradley said the levy would target social media companies and communication service providers. Details remain thin, however: The government did not single ou