Category : Regulation


HSE Faces Legal Action Over Post-Brexit Chemical Rules

The Health and Safety Executive is under fire for allegedly weakening toxic chemical controls, putting public health and the environment at risk. Legal proceedings have been initiated by environmental law firm ClientEarth.

UK Watchdog Demands Google Break Up Ad Tech Business

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has issued a landmark provisional ruling, finding Google's ad tech dominance harms competition and consumers. The tech giant now faces the stark choice of a forced breakup or major divestments.

CBS Ombudsman Exits Amid Bias and Censorship Row

Exclusive: The abrupt departure of CBS News' public editor, Kenneth Weinstein, ignites a firestorm over media impartiality, accusations of pro-Israel bias, and the suppression of a critical column on US-Israel relations.

UK Emergency Alert: Your Phone Will Scream This Sunday

Millions across the UK will receive a loud, 10-second emergency alert on their mobiles this Sunday at 3pm. The government test aims to revolutionise public safety during life-threatening events like floods or terror attacks.

Google fined €2.1bn by EU for market dominance abuse

The European Commission has slapped Google with a massive €2.1 billion antitrust fine for illegally favouring its own shopping comparison service in search results, marking a major escalation in Brussels' battle with Big Tech.

UK Gov's 'Armageddon' Alert Test: Opt-In Sunday

The UK government is conducting a major test of its emergency alert system this Sunday. Find out how to opt-in to receive the potentially alarming 'Armageddon'-style warning on your mobile device and what it means for national security.

EU Declares Google Chrome a Monopoly in Landmark Ruling

In a historic antitrust verdict, the EU has ruled Google Chrome a 'gatekeeper' monopoly. Discover how this decision will break down its dominance and force Google to offer real browser choice on Android and Windows across Europe.

CIA's Declassified Occult Mind Control Experiments

Exclusive: Declassified CIA documents expose Project MKUltra's bizarre foray into the occult, remote viewing, and psychic warfare during the Cold War, as the agency desperately sought an edge over the Soviet Union.

Ofcom Investigates 4chan and Kiwi Farms Under Safety Act

Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator, has initiated its first major investigation under the groundbreaking Online Safety Act, targeting the controversial platforms 4chan and Kiwi Farms for potentially hosting illegal content.

Japan City Bans Smartphone Use While Walking

The Japanese city of Toyoake enacts a groundbreaking ordinance, banning smartphone use while walking in public. Learn about the new safety measures, penalties, and the global problem of 'smombies' this law aims to address.

UK Poker Sites Face Major Regulatory Crackdown

Exclusive: The UK gambling landscape is set for its biggest shake-up in years. Discover how new government regulations will impact online poker sites, enforce stricter affordability checks, and what it means for players across the nation.

UK abandons demand for access to US Apple user data

In a major policy reversal, the UK's top intelligence official confirms the government has abandoned its controversial demand for US tech giants to bypass encryption and grant access to private user data.

Apple Warns UK Over 'Secret Veto' on Security Updates

Apple has launched a scathing attack on the UK government's proposed surveillance powers, warning that the Online Safety Act could be used to secretly veto privacy and security updates for billions of users worldwide.

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