Sajid Javid tells social media firms ‘enough is enough’ over terror videos
The Home Secretary made the statement after videos of the attack in New Zealand were shared widely online.
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Social media criticised over slow removal of New Zealand terror attack footage
Suspect – Brenton Tarrant – appeared to have live-streamed the attack on Facebook as victims in a mosque were shot.
UK News|Mar 15, 2019
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PewDiePie ‘sickened’ by mention in New Zealand shootings video
The YouTuber’s name was mentioned in a live stream of the attacks.
UK News|Mar 15, 2019
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Tech giant dominance of digital ad market to be examined by competition watchdog
An independent review has called for tougher rules on anti-competitive behaviour and mergers to protect smaller businesses and boost the economy.
UK News|Mar 13, 2019
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Gender-neutral AI voice assistant developed to ‘combat gender bias’
Q has been developed by creative agency Virtue and Copenhagen Pride.
Viral News|Mar 11, 2019
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Baking trays added to inflation basket as Great British Bake Off boosts sales
Smart speakers, herbal teas and popcorn also made it on to the list of monitored items.
UK News|Mar 11, 2019
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Tech firms should have duty of care imposed on them, Lords committee says
Communications Committee calls for creation of a Digital Authority to oversee regulation of internet companies.
UK News|Mar 9, 2019
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Junk food adverts could be banned before 9pm
The Government is planning to launch a consultation into banning junk food adverts before 9pm, it has been reported.
UK News|Mar 3, 2019
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Labour’s Tom Watson calls on YouTube to ban Tommy Robinson
The move comes after Facebook decided to permanently ban the activist across its social network.
UK News|Mar 2, 2019
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Premium Bond number generator Ernie takes quantum leap
The new generation of Ernie is able to produce enough random numbers for March’s prize draw in just 12 minutes.
UK News|Mar 1, 2019
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How can parents help keep children safe online?
Using parental controls and talking about responsible use of social media can protect youngsters using the internet.
UK News|Mar 1, 2019
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YouTube to block comments on children at risk of ‘predatory behaviour’
It follows claims by a vlogger that he had found instances of paedophiles targeting videos of young girls.
UK News|Feb 28, 2019
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Internet giants set out principles for online regulation
The Internet Association said any new online safety rules should strike the right balance between addressing concerns and allowing the sector to grow.
UK News|Feb 28, 2019
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John Michie tells of ‘life sentence’ for family after daughter’s festival death
Ceon Broughton has been found guilty of the manslaughter of Louella Fletcher-Michie and supplying her with drugs.
UK News|Feb 28, 2019
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Boyfriend convicted of Bestival drug death manslaughter of actor’s daughter
Ceon Broughton filmed Louella Fletcher-Michie’s lethal ‘trip’ instead of taking her to a medical tent but denied her manslaughter.
UK News|Feb 28, 2019
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