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Unprecedented levels of online shopping in the run-up to Christmas have caused logistical problems in the UK and led to threats of industrial action across Europe.

Workers at several of e-tailer Amazon’s German distribution depots have extended their three-day strike over pay and conditions. Amazon classifies its personnel as logistics workers, but trade union Verdi argues they are in the retail sector and should benefit from its collective bargaining agreements.

It is reported that the walk-out has hit five out of the ...