Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator, has initiated its first major investigation under the groundbreaking Online Safety Act, targeting the controversial platforms 4chan and Kiwi Farms for potentially hosting illegal content.
An urgent national warning has been issued to British parents about the hidden risks of AI 'friend' chatbots. Experts reveal how children are being exposed to harmful content, sexualisation, and data harvesting through seemingly innocent apps.
An exclusive investigation into the deadly online challenge phenomenon, from the Momo hoax to the Blackout Challenge, and the urgent call for tech giants and parents to act against this digital danger.
A mother shares her family's nightmare after a convicted paedophile used the popular Roblox gaming platform to befriend and sexually assault her young daughter, sparking urgent online safety concerns.
Exclusive: TikTok is set to axe a significant number of UK-based content moderator roles, outsourcing them to overseas contractors, despite the new Online Safety Act demanding greater local accountability. This move raises serious concerns about enforceme
Lucy Connolly, wife of a Conservative councillor, has been freed after being imprisoned for a malicious tweet about the Southport stabbing victims. The case ignites a fierce national debate on free speech, online abuse, and the limits of the justice syste
Apple has launched a scathing attack on the UK government's proposed surveillance powers, warning that the Online Safety Act could be used to secretly veto privacy and security updates for billions of users worldwide.
New regulations under the Online Safety Act may lead adults to use VPNs to bypass age checks on porn sites, raising concerns about privacy and effectiveness.
The UK's Online Safety Act is falling short in shielding children from harmful pornographic content, according to the newly appointed commissioner. Urgent reforms are demanded to safeguard young minds.
Rising cases of counterfeit online pharmacies are putting UK consumers at risk. Learn how to identify scams and protect yourself from dangerous fake medications.
Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner accuses Nigel Farage of neglecting young women's safety by vowing to scrap the Online Safety Act, calling it a 'dangerous move'.
Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner criticises the government for postponing crucial protections under the Online Safety Act, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
The High Court rules that Wikipedia can avoid the strictest regulations under the UK's Online Safety Act, marking a significant victory for digital rights.
Wikipedia's parent organisation has launched a legal challenge against the UK's Online Safety Act, arguing it threatens freedom of expression and could impose 'unacceptable censorship' on the internet.
The UK's Online Safety Act has sparked debate over digital ID requirements, raising concerns about privacy and free speech while aiming to protect users from harmful content.
Labour vows to amend the Online Safety Act to prevent offenders like Jimmy Savile from exploiting legal loopholes to hide their crimes online.
The UK's Online Safety Act has ignited fierce debates between tech giants and policymakers on both sides of the Atlantic, with critics warning of threats to free speech while supporters champion user protection.
Labour MP Jess Phillips condemned Nigel Farage for invoking Jimmy Savile in a debate on the Online Safety Act, calling it a 'disgusting' tactic to deflect scrutiny.
The UK's recent ban on Palestine Action, coupled with the Online Safety Act, has raised alarms over threats to public debate and civil liberties. Critics argue these measures stifle dissent under the guise of security.
Elon Musk's social media platform X warns that the UK's Online Safety Act could threaten free speech by requiring users to verify their age with ID. Critics argue this may deter anonymous expression online.
The UK's controversial Online Safety Act sparks debate as tech giants like Elon Musk's X platform grapple with balancing regulation and free speech.
A critical look at how political factions are misjudging the implications of the UK's Online Safety Act, risking freedoms and failing to address real digital harms.
UK's digital regulator Ofcom issues a stark warning to tech giants like Meta and Google: adhere to the new Online Safety Act or risk hefty penalties.
Spotify and Xbox users in the UK face potential account deletions under the new Online Safety Act, sparking widespread outrage over privacy and digital rights.
Keir Starmer and Nigel Farage lock horns over the Online Safety Act while the Cabinet discusses tighter regulations. Latest updates from Westminster.
Nigel Farage faces backlash after likening Labour MP Peter Kyle to Jimmy Savile during a heated debate on the Online Safety Act. The controversial remarks have drawn sharp criticism from across the political spectrum.
Reform UK has vowed to repeal the controversial Online Safety Act, branding it 'borderline dystopian' and a threat to free speech. The party's latest policy announcement sparks debate over digital regulation.
The UK's new Online Safety Act raises concerns over free speech as social media users report being blocked for discussing protests against asylum seeker hotels. Critics argue the law stifles legitimate debate.
The UK government has introduced strict new online safety regulations aimed at protecting users from harmful content. Here’s how they’ll work and what penalties tech firms could face.
Ofcom chief Dame Melanie Dawes has called on tech firms and the government to prioritise child safety online, warning that current measures are insufficient.