EU wants 16+ social media age limit
The European Parliament urges a 16+ age limit for social media. Discover how the UK, Australia, and other nations are regulating children's online access. Read the full global comparison.
The European Parliament urges a 16+ age limit for social media. Discover how the UK, Australia, and other nations are regulating children's online access. Read the full global comparison.
From 10 December 2025, Australians under 16 will be blocked from Snapchat. 440,000 users must verify their age or face locked accounts. Discover the verification process.
Meta secures major victory as EU court overturns €1.2bn antitrust fine. The ruling protects WhatsApp and Instagram integration plans. Discover the implications for tech regulation.
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.
The United States Mint has struck its last circulating penny, ending 232 years of production. The final coins, marked with an omega, are expected to fetch millions at auction. Discover the full story behind this historic monetary shift.
Travel experts warn that ditching cash abroad is a false economy. 39% of travellers faced situations where cash was essential, leading to costly fees and poor exchange rates. Learn how to protect your money.
The Royal Mint ceases penny production after 232 years, marking the end of Britain's longest-circulating coin. Discover the economic factors behind this historic decision.
The US Mint halts penny production as President Trump cancels the 1-cent coin, citing its 4-cent production cost. Discover the retail impact and the end of a 232-year era.
The US Mint will halt penny production in 2025, ending 234 years of history. Discover why the coin became too expensive to produce and what happens next.
President Trump ends US penny production to save $56 million annually. Discover the historic move's impact on retailers and the future of small change.
The US Mint in Philadelphia produces its last circulating penny as President Trump cancels the 1-cent coin due to soaring production costs. Discover the economic impact and public reaction.
Police intervene after social media post promoting unofficial Taylor Swift event in Southport features altered currency, raising concerns about public safety and potential offence.
Australian policymakers are pushing to include popular gaming platform Roblox in proposed social media restrictions for under-16s, sparking debate about online safety versus digital freedom.
France becomes first EU nation to suspend TikTok's 'rewards' feature amid mounting concerns about child protection and addictive content algorithms under new digital regulations.
Denmark launches unprecedented legal action against anonymous social media accounts suspected of foreign election meddling, with Copenhagen authorities targeting platforms including Twitch and Instagram.
Exclusive: The digital challenger bank Starling faces regulatory scrutiny as the FCA investigates potential financial crime control failures. Learn how this affects customers and the bank's future.
Britain's small change shortage leaves retailers struggling and consumers losing out as 1p and 2p coins vanish from circulation, creating a nationwide payment problem.
Australia's controversial new social media ban raises critical questions about digital expression and whether features like Reddit's downvote could face government scrutiny in the name of online safety.
A disturbing new wave of AI-powered abuse is sweeping across India, with women facing extortion and harassment through digitally manipulated explicit content. Experts warn this technological terror requires urgent legal and social action.
Australia implements unprecedented social media ban targeting Reddit and Kick, sparking global debate about online regulation and digital freedoms.
Sterling tumbles to five-week low against US dollar as Chancellor Rachel Reeves's first budget announcement triggers market concerns over UK economic stability and potential tax increases.
The UK's communications regulator has issued a stern warning to ministers over their failure to provide crucial data needed to tackle Britain's digital divide and improve mobile coverage.
An Australian influencer family has relocated to the UK to circumvent Australia's proposed social media ban for children under 16, sparking debate about digital parenting and regulation.
Nationals Senator Matt Canavan under investigation by Australia's eSafety Commissioner for allegedly inflammatory online content, raising questions about political discourse and digital regulation.
American retailers including Giant Eagle and Sheetz are implementing creative solutions as a nationwide coin shortage forces changes to cash transactions.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's new age verification rules have caused Pornhub's UK traffic to plummet by over 25%, marking a major victory for online safety campaigners.
The Australian government is debating a controversial proposal to ban social media access for children under 16, sparking intense debate about online safety versus digital rights.
The British pound faces mounting pressure as investor anxiety grows over anticipated tax rises in the upcoming budget, sending currency values tumbling and raising economic alarm bells.
From banking to benefits - discover the everyday situations where digital ID will become mandatory across the UK and what it means for your privacy and convenience.
A rare minting error on 2024 two pound coins could make your loose change worth a small fortune. Discover how to identify these valuable coins and what makes them so special to collectors.