Digital ID scheme scaled back after backlash
The UK government is watering down its mandatory digital ID plans following fierce public opposition. A consultation is due as the policy faces criticism. Read the latest.
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Digital ID Plan Watered Down After Backlash
The UK government is set to scale back its mandatory digital ID scheme following fierce public opposition and a petition with 3 million signatures. Details emerge.
Sole trader saves week of work yearly with digital tax
A Scottish business owner reveals how switching to Making Tax Digital software saved her 40 hours of admin annually. She urges fellow sole traders to embrace the change ahead of the 2026 rollout.
Sole trader saves a week of work yearly with digital tax
A Scottish business owner reveals how a Facebook post led her to Making Tax Digital, saving 40 hours of admin annually. She urges other sole traders to embrace the change ahead of the 2026 rollout.
Man Leaves $2.5m Estate to Fake Online Partner
A Melbourne man's $2.5m estate was left to a fictional online lover, exposing a dire warning for those dating digitally. Learn how to protect yourself from such devastating scams.
Varoufakis Confronts AI Deepfakes Hijacking His Identity
Economist Yanis Varoufakis details the plague of AI-generated deepfake videos using his likeness and voice on YouTube, arguing it exposes a 'technofeudal' reality but may also spark critical democratic debate.
Varoufakis Targeted by Prolific AI Deepfakes on YouTube
Economist Yanis Varoufakis reveals hundreds of AI-generated deepfake videos impersonate him online, sparking a warning about technofeudalism and a paradoxical hope for democratic debate.
Bulgaria's First Digital Nomad Visa Opens for Applications
Bulgaria has officially launched its inaugural digital nomad visa, offering a new route for remote professionals. Learn the eligibility criteria, income requirements, and application process.
Poll: Public Support for Digital ID Cards Collapses
Exclusive polling reveals a dramatic drop in support for Keir Starmer's mandatory Digital ID plan, with opposition now outstripping backing. Critics call the scheme 'undemocratic'.
Family Film Reveals War Hero's Story & Questions Hogmanay Clichés
A journalist's Hogmanay viewing of a clichéd BBC Scotland show prompts reflection on a rediscovered family film, revealing his grandfather's WWII heroism and a more complex British-Scottish identity. Discover the powerful personal history that challenges
Digital ID for Newborns? Labour's Controversial Plan
Ministers secretly consider issuing lifelong digital IDs to babies, expanding a scheme sold as tackling illegal immigration. Critics call it a 'sinister' state overreach.
South Pacific's 'Times Square' Billboard Sparks Cultural Debate
A massive digital billboard in the South Pacific, dubbed 'Times Square', has ignited a fierce debate about cultural preservation versus modernisation. Discover the full story behind this controversial landmark.
Britishness Poll Shows Sharp Rise in Birthright Views
A new YouGov survey reveals shifting UK attitudes on national identity, with a stark generational and political divide on pride in British history and institutions. Explore the full findings.
Survey: Changing Views on What Makes Someone British
A new YouGov poll shows a significant rise in people believing you must be born British to be British. Discover the stark divides by age, ethnicity, and politics.
Abd el-Fattah Case Fuels UK National Identity Debate
The controversy over activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah's UK passport reveals a deepening divide on what it means to be British. New polling shows a significant shift in public attitudes.
Rising Belief Britishness is About Birth, Not Values
A new IPPR report reveals a sharp rise in Britons linking nationality to birthplace. The Alaa Abd el-Fattah citizenship row highlights a shifting political debate on identity. Explore the implications.
Surge in belief Britishness requires UK birth, study shows
Exclusive research reveals a worrying rise in ethno-nationalist views on British identity, with Reform UK supporters holding the most extreme positions. Discover the data and the political response.
Surge in Britons linking identity to birthplace and ethnicity
Exclusive research shows a worrying increase in support for hard-right narratives on national identity, with a third now believing you must be born in the UK to be British. Discover the data and political implications.
US visa bans on EU figures escalate tech regulation dispute
Washington imposes visa bans on five Europeans behind digital regulation efforts, prompting fierce accusations of 'coercion' from Macron and the EU. Read the latest on the transatlantic clash.
US Bans Brits and EU's Breton in Free Speech Row
The US State Department has banned two British campaigners and a former EU commissioner, accusing them of extraterritorial censorship of American speech online. Read the full details.
FIFA's Football Video Support System Trials in Australia
Football coaches in Australia will use challenge cards to trigger video reviews in a groundbreaking trial of FIFA's new Football Video Support system for leagues without full VAR resources.
EU Fights for Digital Sovereignty Against Tech Giants
EU Commissioner Thierry Breton warns Europe must protect its digital laws from US pressure and assert sovereignty against competing tech empires. Read why Europe's digital future matters.
Most Brits oppose airline digital boarding pass fees
New research reveals 58% of UK travellers are less likely to book with airlines like Ryanair that charge extra for paper boarding passes. Discover the impact on older passengers and the cost of living.
Mother's fury as son's killer walks free on bail
Exclusive: The grieving mother of murdered teenager Mikey Roynon speaks out after her son's violent killer is granted bail despite previous convictions, raising serious questions about Britain's justice system.
Prison Crisis: Wrongful Releases Expose Broken System
Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's prison service is buckling under systemic pressures, with mistaken releases reaching critical levels. Discover how institutional failures, not individual errors, are putting public safety at risk.
Chinese migrant escapes UK deportation using identity fraud
Exclusive investigation reveals how a Chinese national facing removal from Britain allegedly assumed another person's identity and continues to live freely in the UK, raising serious questions about Home Office procedures.
Second wrongful prison release exposes system failures
England's prison system faces scrutiny after another inmate was mistakenly freed, revealing systemic failures and overcrowding that put public safety at risk.
Prison Service Crisis: Two Inmates Wrongly Freed
Exclusive: The Ministry of Justice faces crisis after two prisoners were incorrectly released in separate incidents, raising serious questions about prison security protocols and public safety.
Teens faking mental illness after TikTok trauma content
Mental health experts sound alarm as teenagers mimic dissociative identity disorder and trauma symptoms after watching viral TikTok content, creating a dangerous new digital phenomenon.
Victoria prisoners serving full terms in police cells
Exclusive investigation reveals Victoria's correctional system at breaking point as prisoners complete entire jail terms in police cells, raising serious human rights concerns.
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