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Optus Fallout: Emergency Call Watchdog Still Not Staffed

Exclusive investigation reveals the Australian government's promised failsafe for emergency calls, the 'Triple Zero Custodian', remains unstaffed and inoperative, leaving millions vulnerable over a year after the catastrophic Optus network blackout.

UK Contactless Payment Limit Doubles to £200

The UK's financial regulator, the FCA, has officially confirmed a huge increase to the contactless payment limit, raising it from £100 to £200. This landmark decision promises to revolutionise how Britons pay for their shopping, offering greater speed and

Ofcom probes This Morning after psychic segment backlash

UK media regulator Ofcom is investigating a flood of complaints after ITV's This Morning aired a segment featuring a psychic and a controversial 'energy healer', sparking viewer fury over broadcasting standards.

Nottingham woman sentenced for Archewell bomb hoax

Paige Fara Williams from Nottingham has been handed a suspended sentence for orchestrating a bomb hoax against Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's charitable foundation, Archewell, in a campaign of malicious communications.

UK Watchdog Demands Google Break Up Ad Tech Business

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has issued a landmark provisional ruling, finding Google's ad tech dominance harms competition and consumers. The tech giant now faces the stark choice of a forced breakup or major divestments.

Anglian Water hit with £2.65m Ofwat penalty

Anglian Water has been hit with a £2.65 million penalty by regulator Ofwat for missing key performance targets on pollution and customer service, impacting millions in the East of England.

NSW regulator lifts order blocking UTS job cuts

The University of Technology Sydney can proceed with its controversial restructure after the NSW regulator lifted its order, despite ongoing union concerns over job losses and transparency.

Football Regulator Gets Prison Powers for Rogue Owners

UK government passes landmark Football Governance Bill, introducing an independent regulator with powers to impose prison sentences on club owners who break financial rules, aiming to protect clubs from reckless management.

Gaza Exodus: 1.7 Million Displaced as Troops Enter City

Israeli troops advance into Gaza City as the humanitarian crisis deepens, with over 1.7 million Palestinians displaced and critical shortages of food, water, and medicine. The UN warns of a 'code red' emergency as communications blackout hampers aid effor

Blair's 'Smoother' Tim Allan Recalled to Downing Street

In a stunning political comeback, Tim Allan, the legendary New Labour spin doctor dubbed the 'original smoother', is returning to No.10 as Keir Starmer's new director of communications, signalling a return to Blair-era media strategy.

UK regulator may force Google to sell Chrome browser

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority issues a radical proposal to break Google's dominance, suggesting a potential sale of its Chrome browser to foster competition in the search engine market.

Starmer's Comms Chief Quits Before Election

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer faces a significant setback as his Director of Communications, Matthew Doyle, resigns unexpectedly just weeks before the General Election, citing personal reasons.

FCC Power Struggle: Trump Appointee Blocks Biden Nominee

A major political battle has erupted at the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with Trump-appointed commissioner Nathan Simington refusing to relinquish his position, effectively blocking President Biden's nominee and creating a 2-2 partisan dead

Ofcom Investigates 4chan and Kiwi Farms Under Safety Act

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.

Ofgem slams government over delayed energy bill support

The energy regulator Ofgem has issued a stern rebuke to the UK government for its failure to implement a crucial social energy tariff, leaving millions of vulnerable Britons exposed to high bills. Discover the details of the delay and the growing calls fo

Ofgem cuts energy price cap to £1,568 for millions

Millions of UK households will see energy bills fall from July as Ofgem announces a significant 7% drop in its price cap. The new rate of £1,568 marks the lowest level since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, offering welcome relief to consumers.

Ofgem Price Cap Falls: £122 Saving for UK Homes

Millions of UK households will see a welcome reduction in their energy costs this summer as the Ofgem price cap is set to fall by 7%. Get the full breakdown of the new rates and what it means for your bills.

Ofgem Cuts Energy Price Cap: Bills to Drop in July

Millions of UK households will see their energy bills fall this summer as the regulator Ofgem confirms a 7% reduction to the energy price cap. The average annual bill for a typical household will drop to £1,568 from July 1st.

Ofgem Cuts Energy Price Cap: Bills Drop by £122

Millions of UK households will see energy bills fall this summer as the regulator Ofgem announces a 7% reduction in the price cap. The average annual bill for a typical household will drop to £1,568 from July, offering relief amid the cost of living crisi

Israel Shuts Down Al Jazeera in Unprecedented Move

The Israeli government has raided and shut down Al Jazeera's operations in the country, seizing equipment and blocking broadcasts. The network condemns the move as a 'dangerous criminal act' and a violation of the human right to access information.

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