Fears AI factcheckers on X could increase promotion of conspiracy theories Former UK minister says platform, which will use AI to draft community notes, is ‘leaving it to bots to edit the news’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2025
Cringing before the tech giants is no way to make Britain an AI superpower To realise his dream for economic growth, Keir Starmer must seize the reins of technological power The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2025
Anti-hate group vows to continue work after Elon Musk’s declaration of ‘war’ X owner renews hostilities with Center for Countering Digital Hate after it is linked to US election interference row The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2024
The UK just passed an online safety law that could make people less safe The UK’s long-debated online safety bill (OSB) has been approved by the House of Lords, clearing the way for it to become law. But it has pitted the government, which proposed the bill, against tech companies that provide secure messaging services. Critics say it will allow authorities in the UK… The Conversation · Sep 25, 2023
Warning that WhatsApp could disappear from UK because of privacy worries It centres around the online safety bill Wales Online · May 8, 2023
WhatsApp could disappear from UK over privacy concerns, ministers told ‘Intentional ambiguity’ over end-to-end encryption in online safety bill could lead to messaging app being withdrawn The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2023
Rishi Sunak could be named Prime Minister TODAY as Penny Mordaunt scrambles for backers Both candidates are battling to persuade Boris Johnson's supporters to switch allegiance after the scandal-hit former Prime Minister sensationally pulled out of the race on Sunday evening Daily Mirror · Oct 24, 2022
New 'UK first' telecoms hub coming to Solihull Government plans to open research and testing centre which will aim to bolster resilience of the country's telecoms network Birmingham Post · Oct 13, 2022
Perth rental market tightens further as experts tip moderate house price growth Experts explain why there is likely more pain ahead for West Australian families struggling to get a roof over their heads, as they share their predictions for WA property prices. ABC News · Sep 11, 2022
Kemi Badenoch ‘completely wrong’ about online safety bill, say ministers Culture secretary Nadine Dorries asks Tory leadership hopeful if suicide comes under ‘hurt feelings’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2022
Online Safety Bill delay sparks row over child safety and free speech Campaigners and politicians have clashed over the decision to postpone the Bill’s passage through Parliament until a new prime minister is in place. The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022
Growing number of reliable tenants find themselves homeless in rental squeeze Diane thought if she paid her rent on time and took care of the property where she was living she could not be evicted, but then she found herself homeless. ABC News · Jul 2, 2022
Pet refuges overrun as dog and cat owners forced to surrender beloved animals to rent properties WA's largest animal shelters are being inundated with pets being surrendered by owners unable to secure affordable rental properties willing to accommodate them. ABC News · May 28, 2022
Musk's Twitter ambitions to collide with Europe's tech rules Elon Musk’s Twitter acquisition and his plans for a more hands-off approach to moderating content could clash with ambitious new laws in Europe that are meant to protect users from disinformation, hate speech and other harmful material The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022
The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2022 Elon Musk urged to ‘clean up’ Twitter’s digital town square Conservative MP Damian Collins, who chaired the Joint Committee on the draft Online Safety Bill, said Mr Musk must target bots accounts.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2022 If the gig economy won’t look after its workers, this government must With the new employment bill, we have the chance to target unethical practices and level the playing field for both businesses and workers, says Conservative MP Damian Collins