Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s
Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Roblox are among the platforms UK regulators say aren’t putting children’s safety at the heart…
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Starmer vows to crack down on ‘profiteering’ from fuel crisis
The prime minister is in Northern Ireland and is expected to hold talks with party leaders and visit a community…
Big Tech backs Anthropic in fight against Trump administration
A group representing tech giants called government action against Anthropic a “temper tantrum”.
Home of family with newborn ‘a biohazard’ after oil theft as prices spiral
“Absolute travesty” for family targeted by thieves, as oil price rises – and reports of price gouging – prompt watchdog…
More support as heating oil costs ‘double’
Rural farmers and homeowners are struggling to afford heating oil as prices rise.
Countries agree to record release of emergency oil reserves as prices surge
The G7 group of nations welcomes the idea of releasing oil in response to the surge in prices since the…
‘Concern’ as school holiday food vouchers end
A head teacher says he is “really concerned” about a decision to end school holiday food vouchers.
Iran war cost will be passed to consumers, shipping giant boss tells BBC
The head of the world’s second biggest shipping firm called for freedom of navigation to be restored.
Wildlife to replace historical characters on banknotes
Nature was the most popular theme among the public, with the new notes designed to deter counterfeiting.
The Aldi-style insurgents who could be about to shake up the vets market
As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.