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.
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Varoufakis Confronts AI Deepfakes Hijacking His Identity
Economist Yanis Varoufakis details the plague of AI-generated deepfake videos using his likeness and voice on YouTube, arguing it exposes a 'technofeudal' reality but may also spark critical democratic debate.
Varoufakis Targeted by Prolific AI Deepfakes on YouTube
Economist Yanis Varoufakis reveals hundreds of AI-generated deepfake videos impersonate him online, sparking a warning about technofeudalism and a paradoxical hope for democratic debate.
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.
Poll: Public Support for Digital ID Cards Collapses
Exclusive polling reveals a dramatic drop in support for Keir Starmer's mandatory Digital ID plan, with opposition now outstripping backing. Critics call the scheme 'undemocratic'.
Family Film Reveals War Hero's Story & Questions Hogmanay Clichés
A journalist's Hogmanay viewing of a clichéd BBC Scotland show prompts reflection on a rediscovered family film, revealing his grandfather's WWII heroism and a more complex British-Scottish identity. Discover the powerful personal history that challenges
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.
South Pacific's 'Times Square' Billboard Sparks Cultural Debate
A massive digital billboard in the South Pacific, dubbed 'Times Square', has ignited a fierce debate about cultural preservation versus modernisation. Discover the full story behind this controversial landmark.
Britishness Poll Shows Sharp Rise in Birthright Views
A new YouGov survey reveals shifting UK attitudes on national identity, with a stark generational and political divide on pride in British history and institutions. Explore the full findings.
Survey: Changing Views on What Makes Someone British
A new YouGov poll shows a significant rise in people believing you must be born British to be British. Discover the stark divides by age, ethnicity, and politics.
Abd el-Fattah Case Fuels UK National Identity Debate
The controversy over activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah's UK passport reveals a deepening divide on what it means to be British. New polling shows a significant shift in public attitudes.
Rising Belief Britishness is About Birth, Not Values
A new IPPR report reveals a sharp rise in Britons linking nationality to birthplace. The Alaa Abd el-Fattah citizenship row highlights a shifting political debate on identity. Explore the implications.
Surge in belief Britishness requires UK birth, study shows
Exclusive research reveals a worrying rise in ethno-nationalist views on British identity, with Reform UK supporters holding the most extreme positions. Discover the data and the political response.
Surge in Britons linking identity to birthplace and ethnicity
Exclusive research shows a worrying increase in support for hard-right narratives on national identity, with a third now believing you must be born in the UK to be British. Discover the data and political implications.
Bali influencer courses exposed as costly 'pyramid schemes'
Dreams of a Bali lifestyle and online riches are being sold for thousands, but victims warn of empty promises and financial loss. Discover the truth behind the influencer academy hype.
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.
UK to Rejoin EU Erasmus Scheme from 2027
The UK is poised to rejoin the EU's Erasmus+ student exchange programme in January 2027, following a breakthrough in negotiations. Discover the details of the deal and what it means for British students.
Wickes staff to share £14.1m employee share scheme bonus
Nearly 1,000 Wickes employees are set to receive a £14.1 million payout from a share save scheme, with individual profits reaching over £22,000. Read the full story of this retail success.
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.
Reform UK row over Nazi image shared by chairman
Reform UK's Basingstoke chairman Steve Trumm causes internal rift after sharing a Nazi image to criticise Labour's digital ID scheme. Nigel Farage condemns the 'very offensive' post. Read the full story.
Teens faking mental illness after TikTok trauma content
Mental health experts sound alarm as teenagers mimic dissociative identity disorder and trauma symptoms after watching viral TikTok content, creating a dangerous new digital phenomenon.
Motability scheme reforms announced for disabled drivers
Work and Pensions Secretary reveals significant reforms to the Motability scheme, addressing vehicle shortages and improving support for disabled people across the UK.
UK's New Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme Details Revealed
The UK government reveals major update on new digital border system that will affect millions of travellers visiting Britain from 2025 onwards.
Motability car scheme overhaul: What disabled drivers need to know
Exclusive: The Motability car scheme for disabled people is undergoing significant reforms following a government review. Discover how these changes could affect thousands of recipients across the UK.
Yale expels student over fake identity admissions scam
An Ivy League student's elaborate deception unravels as Yale discovers he created a fictitious North Dakota persona to hide his Asian background, leading to his expulsion from the prestigious institution.
Albanese's housing help backfires as prices surge
The Prime Minister's flagship home buyer scheme has produced disastrous unintended consequences, with Australian property prices surging at their fastest rate since the pandemic property boom, leaving aspiring homeowners worse off than before the interven
Scottish recycling scheme branded 'national embarrassment'
Exclusive: Senior SNP figure Fergus Ewing launches blistering attack on Scotland's botched recycling scheme, blaming Sturgeon and Slater for £300M 'fiasco' that threatens businesses and jobs.
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.
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