Online suicide forums face UK ban in safety crackdown
Ministers announce sweeping new powers to criminalise platforms promoting self-harm and suicide, following tragic deaths linked to online content.
Ministers announce sweeping new powers to criminalise platforms promoting self-harm and suicide, following tragic deaths linked to online content.
Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk sparks controversy with UK officials after meeting far-right activist Tommy Robinson during London visit, prompting government concerns about platform accountability.
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.
Exclusive: The Ministry of Justice is considering transferring British Board of Film Classification responsibilities to external providers in a controversial move that could reshape UK media regulation.
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.
Santander UK confronts potential government intervention as Spanish financial watchdog seeks unprecedented control over British banking operations, raising sovereignty concerns.
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.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have aligned with leading AI researchers and tech executives, including figures from Google and Microsoft, demanding immediate government action against uncontrolled artificial superintelligence development.
The Australian Christian Lobby raises alarm over proposed anti-cult legislation, warning it could weaponise government power against mainstream religious groups and undermine fundamental freedoms.
Australia launches landmark legal battle against TikTok and Instagram, demanding radical algorithm changes and billions in compensation for youth mental health damage.
A landmark parliamentary report calls for mandatory digital IDs for under-18s and holding tech giants legally accountable for online safety in sweeping internet reforms.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau accelerates hiring for nearly 200 positions as political battle over funding threatens agency operations. Exclusive insight into the controversial expansion.
Exclusive: Britain's financial watchdog reveals over 100 companies have moved operations overseas following Brexit, with Dublin and Luxembourg emerging as top destinations for relocating City firms.
The UK's competition watchdog has designated Google with special status, potentially forcing significant changes to how the tech giant operates its search engine for British users.
Exclusive: Ministers fear rapid AI advancement from tech giants could destabilise jobs and require urgent policy response, as Microsoft and Google research accelerates.
The Bank of England issues stark warning to Silicon Valley giants over 'black box' AI systems threatening financial stability. Governor Andrew Bailey demands urgent transparency improvements.
As calls grow to ban sunbeds over cancer concerns, a deeper question emerges about how far the state should go in protecting us from ourselves. This healthcare dilemma pits personal freedom against public health priorities.
The UK government faces criticism after dismissing calls to regulate poisonous substances more strictly, arguing current laws provide 'robust controls' despite expert warnings.
Republican FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr accuses Jimmy Kimmel of pushing for government censorship during explosive Senate testimony about social media regulation.
Australia launches landmark legal battle against TikTok and Instagram, accusing them of deliberately addicting children to their platforms while demanding billions in compensation for the mental health damage caused.
Science Secretary Peter Kyle urges immediate government action on AI regulation, highlighting threats to public trust and national security from rapid, unchecked technological development.
The Australian federal government vows 'significant consequences' for telecom giant Optus following a catastrophic network failure that prevented emergency calls and has been connected to multiple deaths.
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey calls for urgent social media reforms and a General Election, citing new polling that shows a collapse in public trust towards the government and its ministers.
UK regulator Ofcom launches a major campaign to ensure pornography websites comply with the new Online Safety Act, enforcing strict age verification to protect minors from harmful content.
Exclusive: The Labour government's rapid pursuit of AI deals with US tech giants faces criticism for overlooking potential risks to jobs, privacy, and national security. Experts warn of a 'regulation-light' approach.
The UK and US have signed a landmark £31 billion tech deal, focusing on AI development and procurement. Critics question the lack of parliamentary scrutiny and potential risks to public funds and data privacy.
Ministers are pressuring Ofcom to enforce stringent new age verification rules on YouTube and TikTok, aiming to shield young users from harmful content and data collection practices.
Home Secretary unveils groundbreaking legislation forcing tech giants to scan for child sexual abuse material, sparking fierce privacy debate.
Australian policymakers in Canberra agree on the urgent need for AI regulation but remain deeply divided on the specifics. This in-depth analysis explores the competing visions, potential costs, and high-stakes debate shaping the nation's technological fu
Wildlife Trusts launch unprecedented legal challenge against the UK government, accusing it of unlawfully permitting rampant pollution in England's rivers and coastal waters, causing devastating ecological harm.