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Could VPNs be banned? UK government to look "very closely" into their usage following spike after age verification row

VPN usage continues to soar in the UK, but will the government crack down?

TechRadar

Labour respond as 400k demand repeal of Online Safety Act

THE UK Government has insisted there are “no plans” to repeal the Online Safety Act as a petition calling for it to be scrapped nears 400,000…

The National (Scotland)

Royal Mail’s delivery pledges have changed. Here’s what the company could look like in future

The last few months have been busy for Royal Mail. In late April, Czech businessman Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Group acquired its parent company, International Distribution Services, for £3.6 billion – a value well below the May 2021 peak of £6 billion.

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BT refunds £18m to customers over contract failures

Ofcom fined BT £2.8 million last year after it failed to provide some EE and Plusnet customers with ‘clear and simple’ contract information.

Evening Standard

The UK Government say it has 'no plans to repeal the Online Safety Act', in response to 380,000 strong (and counting) petition

Could it at least roll out a better system that values protecting user data?

PC Gamer

Royal Mail makes major change to delivery rules so service can 'survive' - starting from today

The shakeup will have a big impact on when we get our post

Woman & Home

The Age-Gated Internet Is Here

Goodbye, online anonymity.

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What to know about the Royal Mail changes effective from now

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The Independent UK

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

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)

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

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

Thousands complain over ‘misogynistic’ Love Island behaviour

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The Independent UK

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

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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

International Business Times

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.

TechRadar

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.

Evening Standard

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.

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The Independent UK

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

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

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

Evening Standard

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.

The Conversation

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

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

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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