Ofcom finalises rules to protect children online Social media platforms and websites will be legally required to protect children from accessing harmful content online or risk facing fines, the communications watchdog has said. Sites must adhere to Ofcom’s new regulations – known as the Children’s Codes – by 25 July and will be required to… Continue reading Ofcom finalises rules to protect children online
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UK could lower US car tariffs in push for trade deal
UK could lower US car tariffs in push for trade deal 13 hours ago Faisal Islam & Tom Espiner & Esyllt Carr Economics editor & Business reporters, BBC News Chancellor Rachel Reeves has signalled the UK could lower tariffs on US car imports as she tries to broker a trade deal with the Trump administration.… Continue reading UK could lower US car tariffs in push for trade deal
PM lacks moral courage on trans stance, says Badenoch
PM lacks moral courage on trans stance, says Badenoch 2 hours ago Kate Whannel Political reporter Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has accused Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer of lacking “moral courage” on transgender issues during heated exchanges at Prime Minister’s Questions. Last week, the UK Supreme Court ruled that the legal definition of a woman… Continue reading PM lacks moral courage on trans stance, says Badenoch
Higher pay and benefits drives government borrowing higher
Higher pay and benefits drives government borrowing higher The government borrowed more than expected in the year to March due to increased spending on pay and benefits, according to official figures. Borrowing, the difference between spending and income from taxes, was £151.9bn in the year to March, up £20.7bn from the year before. The amount… Continue reading Higher pay and benefits drives government borrowing higher
Musk signals ‘significantly’ stepping back from Doge as Tesla profits plunge
Musk signals ‘significantly’ stepping back from Doge as Tesla profits plunge 32 minutes ago Lily Jamali Reporting fromSan Francisco Reuters Tesla boss Elon Musk said he will cut back his role in the Trump administration as the company’s latest profits and revenues showed a plunge during the beginning of the year. Sales have slumped, and… Continue reading Musk signals ‘significantly’ stepping back from Doge as Tesla profits plunge
Nationalities of foreign criminals to be published
Nationalities of foreign criminals to be published The nationalities of foreign criminals in the UK are due to be published for the first time under plans being unveiled later. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is understood to have ordered officials to publish the data, including crimes that have been committed, by the end of the year.… Continue reading Nationalities of foreign criminals to be published
I won’t put my relationships online again, says Lilly Sabri
I won’t put my relationships online again, says Lilly Sabri 5 hours ago Zoe Kleinman Technology editor•@zsk Emma Lynch/BBC “Be mindful about what you’re sharing, because once it’s online, it’s online forever,” says Lilly Sabri. The fitness influencer, who has six million followers on YouTube, has urged fans to heed her words as she plans… Continue reading I won’t put my relationships online again, says Lilly Sabri
Fire services get 50% less than police to cover tax rises
Fire services get 50% less than police to cover tax rises Most fire services in England are facing a shortfall in funding after the government failed to give them the same level of compensation for tax increases as the police. The government is giving police forces an extra £230m which it says will fully cover… Continue reading Fire services get 50% less than police to cover tax rises
Discord’s face scanning age checks ‘start of a bigger shift’
Discord’s face scanning age checks ‘start of a bigger shift’ 17 minutes ago Imran Rahman-Jones & Chris Vallance Technology reporters Getty Images Discord is testing face scanning to verify some users’ ages in the UK and Australia. The social platform, which says it has over 200 million monthly users around the world, was initially used… Continue reading Discord’s face scanning age checks ‘start of a bigger shift’
Westminster’s tortuous battle with the gender question
Westminster’s tortuous battle with the gender question 14 minutes ago Ben Wright Political correspondent Brian Wheeler Political reporter Getty Images What is a woman? In recent years it is a question that has caused political punch-ups, party splits and despatch box spats. A complex, emotionally charged and fiercely contested argument around gender, trans rights and… Continue reading Westminster’s tortuous battle with the gender question