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.
Labour MPs table bill to force banks to lend to SMEs and poor areas
Senior Labour backbenchers propose a new law forcing UK banks to disclose and improve lending to small businesses and low-income communities. Could this tackle financial exclusion?
Labour Bill Targets Bank Lending to Small Firms & Poor Areas
Labour backbenchers table a bill forcing UK banks to disclose and improve lending to SMEs and low-income communities, mirroring a US law. Read the full story.
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.
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.
Ex-Royal Guard Defends Windsor Security Zone for Waleses
A former royal protection chief explains the 'serious' need for the six-mile exclusion zone around Prince William and Kate's Windsor home, prioritising national security over public access. Read the full story.
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.
May ruling due on evidence in US CEO murder trial
A judge will decide in May what evidence can be used in the trial of Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Key items include a gun and notebook.
Chernobyl's Mutant Wildlife: Black Frogs and Evolving Dogs
Nearly 40 years after the nuclear disaster, Chernobyl's exclusion zone reveals bizarre animal mutations, including colour-changing frogs and cancer-resistant wolves. Discover the shocking findings.
TikTok Awards Apologise for Red Carpet Exclusion
TikTok Australia has apologised after multiple creators claimed they were snubbed by photographers on the red carpet. Read the full story of the controversy.
11 arrested in Newcastle climate protest blocking coal ship
Police charge 11 protesters after climate flotilla prevents coal vessel from entering Newcastle harbour. Thousands gather for annual demonstration at world's largest coal export port. Read the full story.
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.
Nationwide's 133 sole branches: Expert warning issued
Nationwide Building Society reveals 133 locations where it is the last bank branch. Experts warn of financial exclusion risks. Discover the full list and what it means for your community.
Cashless Catastrophe: Australia's Digital Payment Warning
As Australia rapidly transitions to a cashless society, experts issue stark warnings about the risks facing vulnerable populations and what it means for financial freedom.
Natural Ways to Deter Rats From Your Home
Discover professional pest control secrets using household items like peppermint oil and steel wool to effectively deter rodents from invading your property.
Internet fragility, modern cool & Don McCullin's legacy
Dive into this week's must-read articles exploring internet fragility, the evolution of coolness, and legendary photographer Don McCullin's most powerful shots. Essential reading for the digitally aware.
Sarah Ferguson leans on celebrity pals as royals distance
Exclusive: As Fergie finds herself increasingly isolated from The Firm, she's leaning on her glittering circle of celebrity friends including Kate Moss and Sir Elton John for support and survival.
Farage: Banks blacklisting me over political views
Nigel Farage reveals he's been refused banking services by multiple UK institutions in what he calls political discrimination, prompting government investigation into banking exclusion practices.
Theatre's Invisible Barrier: Disabled Audiences Excluded
An alarming new report reveals UK theatres are failing disabled patrons, with inaccessible venues, poor communication, and systemic exclusion creating 'cultural segregation'.
Sarah Ferguson: 'I'll never be invited' to royal events
The Duchess of York opens up about her painful exclusion from royal life and the enduring impact of past controversies on her relationship with the monarchy.
Chernobyl Wolves Develop Cancer-Resistant Genes
Exclusive research reveals how wolves in Chernobyl's Exclusion Zone have developed genetic mutations that appear to protect them from cancer, offering potential breakthroughs for human medicine.
Albania Appoints AI Minister Who's Pregnant with Digital Twins
In a groundbreaking move, Albania has appointed an artificial intelligence as its Minister of Digital Affairs, with the AI announcing it's expecting digital children in a viral video that's redefining governance.
Blue mutant dogs discovered in Chernobyl zone
Exclusive research reveals startling discovery of dogs with unique blue-black fur roaming Chernobyl's radioactive wasteland, offering new insights into long-term radiation effects on mammals.
Digital ID: When Will It Become Mandatory in Britain?
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.
Digital ID App to Transform Ireland-UK Travel
A groundbreaking digital identity scheme is poised to streamline travel within the Common Travel Area, offering Britons and Irish citizens a seamless border experience while raising privacy considerations.
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