The company is looking into its human resources department to determine if Steve Easterbrook, who exited abruptly in November, covered up misconduct for others in that department.

The social media network says the rules could reduce what apps can earn by advertising through Facebook’s audience network.

But the stock market’s momentum has slowed recently after roaring back from its nearly 34% plunge from late February into March.

Britain’s government has borrowed heavily to support the economy during the coronavirus pandemic.