Tech Giants Meta and Snapchat Sued Over Child Safety
Meta and Snapchat face major lawsuits in the UK and US over allegations they failed to protect children from abuse and drug-related content. Read the full legal breakdown.
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EU Announces Crackdown on Airbnb-Style Rentals
The European Union unveils a landmark plan to regulate short-term holiday lets, aiming to free up housing and tackle the affordability crisis across member states. Read the full details.
Public sector pay gap closes, pensions remain superior
Official Treasury guidance reveals state workers' pay has caught up with the private sector, with far more generous pensions. Chancellor Rachel Reeves urges pay restraint. Read the full analysis.
Law Firm Cuts 10% of London Jobs Due to AI Impact
Leading law firm Clifford Chance reduces London business roles by 10% as AI adoption accelerates. PwC also signals hiring changes amid tech transformation. Discover how artificial intelligence is reshaping white-collar employment.
Australian Public Service Wages Jump 3.4%
New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.
Microsoft AI Tool Faces Legal Action Over Fake Citations
Tech giant Microsoft confronts potential class action lawsuit after its AI-powered Copilot allegedly generated false legal precedents, misleading Australian lawyers and threatening court integrity.
Court Revives Challenge to Trump-Era CFPB Director
A federal appeals court has revived a legal challenge questioning the legitimacy of a Trump-era director's appointment to America's Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, creating fresh uncertainty for the agency.
Legal victory sparks call for drama regulation
After winning damages over historical inaccuracies in a Richard III film, a claimant demands stronger oversight of fact-based dramas, raising crucial questions about artistic license versus truth.
TikTok and Pam Bondi Face Criminal Charges Over Threat Bounty
Explosive legal action targets TikTok and former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi over alleged 'threat bounty' programme that reportedly paid researchers to find damaging content about competitors.
Australia sues TikTok, Instagram over youth mental health crisis
Australia launches landmark legal battle against TikTok and Instagram, demanding radical algorithm changes and billions in compensation for youth mental health damage.
US Regional Bank Stocks Crash Amid Renewed Crisis Fears
American regional banks face renewed turmoil as NYCB's financial warning triggers sector-wide selloff, raising fears of another banking crisis and Federal Reserve intervention.
Barrister suspended after AI invents fake legal cases
A UK barrister faces suspension after using artificial intelligence to prepare for a tribunal hearing, resulting in the submission of entirely fictitious legal cases invented by the AI tool.
100+ financial firms move operations abroad post-Brexit
Exclusive: Britain's financial watchdog reveals over 100 companies have moved operations overseas following Brexit, with Dublin and Luxembourg emerging as top destinations for relocating City firms.
Google faces UK regulatory overhaul after watchdog decision
The UK's competition watchdog has designated Google with special status, potentially forcing significant changes to how the tech giant operates its search engine for British users.
Lawyer sanctioned for using ChatGPT's fake legal research
A New York attorney faces sanctions after using ChatGPT for legal research, submitting fabricated cases in court documents. Discover the growing risks of AI in professional practice.
Bank of England warns Google, Microsoft over AI risks
The Bank of England issues stark warning to Silicon Valley giants over 'black box' AI systems threatening financial stability. Governor Andrew Bailey demands urgent transparency improvements.
Elon Musk Sues OpenAI and Meta in AI Legal Battle
Silicon Valley's AI revolution turns into a courtroom drama as OpenAI and Meta face Elon Musk in a landmark legal confrontation over AI dominance and technology rights.
Solicitors face crackdown over money laundering failures
The National Crime Agency launches major investigation into law firms suspected of enabling money laundering, as legal watchdog reveals widespread compliance failures across the profession.
AI Personhood: Britain's Looming Legal Crisis
As artificial intelligence evolves at breakneck speed, Britain faces a legal crisis: should AI systems be granted personhood rights? Experts warn our outdated laws are dangerously unprepared for the coming wave of intelligent machines.
UK Economy Stagnates as Construction Output Plummets
Britain's economic recovery hits a wall as construction output plummets 1.9% in April, wiping out service sector gains and raising Budget concerns for the Chancellor.
Australia sues TikTok, Instagram over youth mental health
Australia launches landmark legal battle against TikTok and Instagram, accusing them of deliberately addicting children to their platforms while demanding billions in compensation for the mental health damage caused.
Labour unveils pay boost and reform for England's care sector
The Labour government announces transformative plans to tackle England's care crisis with significant pay increases and a new national negotiating body, marking the biggest reform in decades.
Private sector jobs surge past pre-pandemic peak
Exclusive analysis of ONS figures shows a dramatic jobs market reversal, with private sector employment hitting a record high as the public sector workforce contracts for the ninth consecutive quarter.
Ofcom Enforces Online Safety Act on Porn Sites
UK regulator Ofcom launches a major campaign to ensure pornography websites comply with the new Online Safety Act, enforcing strict age verification to protect minors from harmful content.
Queensland's Mine Rehabilitation Crisis: Who Pays the Bill?
Exclusive investigation reveals Queensland's ticking time bomb as mining giants leave taxpayers facing billions in rehabilitation costs for derelict sites, with prime agricultural land at stake.
Texas Judge Mandates AI Disclosure in Court Filings
A US federal judge in Texas has issued a groundbreaking order requiring lawyers to certify they did not use AI programmes like ChatGPT to draft filings without human oversight. The move aims to combat 'hallucinated' fake cases and protect legal integrity.
Meta faces UK billion-pound lawsuit over kids' Instagram data
Instagram owner Meta is being sued for billions by UK children in a landmark case alleging illegal collection and exploitation of minors' personal data without proper consent.
ANZ and NAB Slash Hundreds of UK Banking Jobs in Major Restructure
Exclusive: Two of Britain's leading banks, ANZ and National Australia Bank, announce significant job cuts as part of a major operational restructuring, affecting hundreds of UK banking staff.
MPs Poised for Inflation-Busting £7,000 Pay Rise
British MPs are in line for a significant £7,000 pay increase, lifting their salaries to over £91,000, as recommended by the independent watchdog IPSA. This inflation-linked rise comes amidst a backdrop of sluggish wage growth and widespread industrial di
Anglo American's £1.5bn Teck Bid May Spark Bidding War
Anglo American's bold £1.5bn bid for Teck Resources' coal assets signals major restructuring but may invite rival offers in heated mining sector consolidation.
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