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What to know about the Royal Mail changes effective from now

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The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025

Major changes to Royal Mail delivery times take effect today

Regulators say the changes are needed to help the postal service ‘survive’

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025

VPN use soars in UK following introduction of new age verification rules

TECHNOLOGY that disguises a person’s online location has seen a surge in users after new age verification rules came into force in the UK on…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 27, 2025

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EE, Vodafone and BT Networks Go Down: What's Going On?

EE, Vodafone, and BT customers are facing major disruptions today due to widespread network outages across the UK. Here's what's causing the issue and what to expect next.

International Business Times UK · Jul 25, 2025

Pornography websites flouting new age verification rules — despite threat of huge fines

Exclusive: Adult content can still be viewed without age-verification checks on dozens of platforms despite new laws coming into force

Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2025

Thousands complain over ‘misogynistic’ Love Island behaviour

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The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

Love Island hit with over 1000 Ofcom complaints about ‘bullying’ and ‘misogynistic’ behaviour

Regulator’s reporting figures showed an uptick in complaints about the show

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

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Children could find ways to ‘bypass’ porn age verification checks, charity warns

UK porn sites will be forced to enact ‘robust’ age verification checks from Friday

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

UK Starts Online Checks To Stop Children Accessing Harmful Content

New UK age verification measures to prevent children accessing harmful online content came into force on Friday, with campaigners hailing them a "milestone" in their years-long battle for stronger regulations.

International Business Times · Jul 25, 2025

Age verification requirements have landed in the UK – how the internet will change, and what about your privacy?

You may be able to use a VPN to bypass age checks, but Ofcom strongly suggests against it. Here's all you need to know.

TechRadar · Jul 25, 2025

Judge us by impact of new online safety measures for children, says regulator

Actions which could be taken against firms which fail to adhere to the new codes include fines and potentially blocked access in the UK.

Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2025

Voices: To all the angry men online, putting face-scan checks on porn really isn’t about you

COMMENT: From today, websites that carry explicit content are required by law to ask for photo ID or bank account details in order to verify a user’s age, so that children can be protected – where’s the harm in that, asks Claire Cohen

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

Keira Walsh wants more protection for players from online abuse

Carter announced she would be stepping away from the platforms for the remainder of the tournament.

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

Children must not grow up at mercy of toxic algorithms, says tech secretary

New online safety measures around age verification and algorithms pushing harmful content came into effect on Friday.

Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2025

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The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025

New online safety measures to protect children from ‘toxic algorithms’

Websites could be banned in the UK if they fail to meet online safety measures

The Conversation · Jul 24, 2025

Online Safety Act: what are the new measures to protect children on social media?

Technology platforms operating in the UK now have a legal duty to protect young people from some of the more dangerous forms of online content. This includes pornography, content that encourages, promotes, or provides instructions for violence, promotion of self-harm and eating disorders. Those failing to comply face hefty fines.

The Conversation · Jul 24, 2025

Porn websites now require age verification in the UK – the privacy and security risks are numerous

As of July 25 2025, people in the UK accessing web services with pornographic content will have to prove they are over 18 years of age. This development has been in the works for a while. It was proposed in 2014 by the video-on-demand regulator, and legislated for introduction in…

Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2025

Websites operating in the UK with pornographic content must now age-check users

People in the UK now face new checks to verify their age when trying to access porn sites

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The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025

Social media companies not doing enough to protect England players from racism, says FA chief

FA chief executive Mark Bullingham said there has not been enough progress since the Euro 2020 final after Jess Carter was racially abused during Euro 2025

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2025

Sarina Wiegman not for sale at any price, FA chief says of England coach

Sarina Wiegman is not for sale at any price, Mark Bullingham has said, as England prepare for the Euro 2025 final, her fifth in a row at major events

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025

UK porn age verification: How will it work and what will happen to your data?

The UK is about to launch some of the strongest checks on pornography in the world.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2025

What are the new UK online safety rules and how will age checks on adult content be enforced?

From 25 July websites and apps will be required to protect children by filtering out harmful content and verifying ages

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2025

UK should act to stop children getting hooked on social media ‘dopamine loops’

Beeban Kidron says it is not ‘nanny state’ to prevent firms investing billions on making platforms addictive from targeting under-18s

Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2025

Comply with child age checks or face consequences, Ofcom tells tech firms

New safety codes coming into effect on Friday also include a demand that algorithms are tamed to block the most harmful material.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2025

Thursday briefing: Everything you need to know about the new internet safety rules

In today’s newsletter: From mandatory age verification to criminal liability for non-compliant executives, the legislation marks a new era of digital accountability in keeping children safe online

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The Latest Breaking News from Ofcom

What to know about the Royal Mail changes effective from now

Major changes to Royal Mail delivery times take effect today

VPN use soars in UK following introduction of new age verification rules

EE, Vodafone and BT Networks Go Down: What's Going On?

Pornography websites flouting new age verification rules — despite threat of huge fines

Thousands complain over ‘misogynistic’ Love Island behaviour

Love Island hit with over 1000 Ofcom complaints about ‘bullying’ and ‘misogynistic’ behaviour

Children could find ways to ‘bypass’ porn age verification checks, charity warns

UK Starts Online Checks To Stop Children Accessing Harmful Content

Age verification requirements have landed in the UK – how the internet will change, and what about your privacy?

Judge us by impact of new online safety measures for children, says regulator

Voices: To all the angry men online, putting face-scan checks on porn really isn’t about you

Keira Walsh wants more protection for players from online abuse

Children must not grow up at mercy of toxic algorithms, says tech secretary

New online safety measures to protect children from ‘toxic algorithms’

Online Safety Act: what are the new measures to protect children on social media?

Porn websites now require age verification in the UK – the privacy and security risks are numerous

Websites operating in the UK with pornographic content must now age-check users

Social media companies not doing enough to protect England players from racism, says FA chief

Sarina Wiegman not for sale at any price, FA chief says of England coach

UK porn age verification: How will it work and what will happen to your data?

What are the new UK online safety rules and how will age checks on adult content be enforced?

UK should act to stop children getting hooked on social media ‘dopamine loops’

Comply with child age checks or face consequences, Ofcom tells tech firms

Thursday briefing: Everything you need to know about​ the new internet safety rules

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Thursday briefing: Everything you need to know about the new internet safety rules