AI Facial Recognition: Campaigners And MPs Call For Ban
Police and private companies should “immediately stop” the use of facial recognition surveillance, says a group of politicians and privacy campaigners. They... Read More
UK Amends Encrypted Message Scanning Plans
The UK government has amended powers that could be used to force tech firms to scan encrypted messages for child abuse images.... Read More
UK Porn Age Checks Raise Privacy Concerns
Children will be better protected online under amended internet safety laws, the government insists, despite concerns around privacy. The Online Safety Bill... Read More
Horse Hill: Future Of UK Fossil Fuels At Stake In Test Case
A Surrey woman will take her fight over a local oil drilling permit to the Supreme Court on Wednesday in a challenge... Read More
Merthyr Tydfil: UK’s Largest Opencast Coalmine To Shut
The UK’s largest opencast coalmine must close after an extension to keep it running was rejected. It means production at Ffos-y-Fran, near... Read More
Deloitte Cuts UK Office Temperatures By 2C To Save Energy
Deloitte is reducing temperatures in its UK offices in a bid to cut costs and carbon emissions. The thermostat is being lowered... Read More
Energy Bills To Rise To £3,000 A Year From April
Help with energy costs has been extended for all households, but at a less generous level, meaning millions will still face higher... Read More
Speed Limit To Be Lowered To 20MPH In Wales
Speed limits in built-up areas look set to be reduced from 30mph to 20mph in Wales from next year – the UK... Read More
Rwanda Asylum Flight Cancelled After Legal Action
The first flight due to take asylum seekers from the UK to Rwanda was cancelled minutes before take-off after legal rulings on... Read More
Thousands Sign Up To Count Plastic Waste For a Week
The count, put together by the organisation Everyday Plastic and Greenpeace, starts on Monday. Only the US uses more plastic per person... Read More
