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.
Screen time harms toddler speech, new UK research finds
UK government research reveals toddlers with high screen use have poorer vocabulary. New guidance for parents of under-fives is due in April. Read the full findings.
Excessive Screen Time Limits Toddlers' Vocabulary, UK Study Finds
New UK government research reveals toddlers with high screen use say fewer words. First-ever guidance for under-fives is due in April. Learn the facts and expert advice.
Govt Issues Screen Time Warning for Under-Fives
New government guidance warns parents of screen time's impact on toddlers' language. Research links 5+ hours daily to poorer development. Get the facts and advice.
Secret £81k Digital ID Job Advert Sparks Public Fury
The Cabinet Office has confirmed a leaked advert for a £81,000 role to spearhead the controversial digital ID scheme, despite millions signing a petition against it. 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 IDs for Newborns? Secret Whitehall Plan Sparks Fury
Ministers secretly consider lifelong digital IDs for babies, expanding Keir Starmer's controversial scheme. Critics call it a 'sinister overreach' and 'creeping state surveillance'.
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.
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.
Worker Refuses Digital ID, Fears HR Backlash
A Cornwall woman fears repercussions after refusing to provide her passport for a workplace digital ID scheme. Her stand highlights growing public resistance to the government's controversial plans.
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.
UK Government Uses Influencers to Reach Voters
The UK government is increasingly using social media influencers to communicate policy directly to the public, a strategy critics say avoids tough journalistic scrutiny. Discover how this new approach is reshaping political communication.
US Town Bans Email Complaints After Spam
A New York suburb forces residents to complain in person after officials were inundated with hundreds of bogus online grievances, wasting vital resources.
GCSE exams may get shorter and go digital
Exclusive: The UK government is exploring radical changes to GCSE exams, including reducing exam time and introducing digital assessments to ease student pressure.
Ofcom demands government action on missing connectivity data
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.
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.
How Gen Z used Discord to topple governments
An explosive investigation reveals how Generation Z transformed the gaming communication platform Discord into a powerful tool for political revolution, coordinating mass movements that challenged and dismantled established governments across Europe.
Pornhub loses 27% of UK visitors in porn crackdown
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.
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.
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.
Starmer's Digital ID Plan Sparks Privacy Debate
Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveils ambitious plans for mandatory digital identity scheme, promising to transform how Britons access public services while facing fierce criticism from privacy campaigners.
Cloud Crash Exposes Who Really Runs the Internet
When the cloud infrastructure we depend on suddenly failed, it revealed the uncomfortable truth about who truly controls our digital lives and why our internet isn't as resilient as we thought.
UK May Force Apple & Google App Store Changes
Tech giants Apple and Google could face unprecedented legislation forcing them to open up their app stores to competition, as UK ministers consider new digital market powers.
Starmer's Digital ID Cards: Revolution or Risk?
Labour's proposed digital ID cards spark fierce debate as experts warn of technical failures and privacy concerns. Discover why this digital transformation might be doomed from the start.
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