UK tech secretary escalates feud with Elon Musk saying X is not fun anymore Peter Kyle said he no longer uses X after Elon Musk’s takeover and could even see himself leaving the site The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024
British embassy in Kyiv stays open as US closes its mission over air strike fear The US embassy was temporarily closed because of ‘specific information’ about a ‘potential significant air attack’. The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024
Elon Musk to be summoned by MPs to testify about X’s role in UK summer riots The tech billionaire will be invited to give evidence to a House of Commons select committee next year The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024
US embassy in Kyiv shuts due to 'significant attack' threat INTERNATIONAL tensions over the war in Ukraine have escalated with the US warning about a potential Russian air strike on its embassy in Kyiv... The National (Scotland) · Nov 20, 2024
UK doing ‘everything we can’ to keep Britons safe in Ukraine as US shuts embassy The US closed its diplomatic mission in response to ‘specific information’ about a potential air attack. Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2024
Social media ban for teenagers under consideration – Technology Secretary Peter Kyle is setting out Ofcom’s social media priorities as powers from the Online Safety Act come into force. Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2024
Roblox to give parents more control over children’s activity after warnings over grooming Parents will be able to see who children interact with and ensure they cannot play games with graphic violence as report accuses company of lax safety controls The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024
Tech firm Palantir spoke with MoJ about calculating prisoners’ ‘reoffending risks’ Exclusive: Rights group expresses concerns as it emerges US spy tech company has been lobbying UK ministers The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2024
Government pledges more digital inclusion as rural Wales gets phone mast boost Seven upgraded masts have gone live across rural Wales to help improve 4G signal for homes and businesses. Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2024
Government launches trial of generative AI chatbot on Gov.UK Up to 15,000 people will be able to ask the AI-powered chatbot for guidance on business rules and support on Gov.UK. The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2024
Firm’s £500m investment in UK is show of confidence in Government – Chancellor The investment by San Francisco-based developer Prologis was announced days after Labour’s Budget. Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2024
New, strengthened Online Safety Act needed to protect children, charity says The Molly Rose Foundation has called Ofcom’s current approach to enforcing the online safety laws ‘risk averse’. Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2024
New data laws aim to ‘improve public services and boost economy by £10 billion’ The Government has introduced the Data Use and Access Bill to Parliament. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024
Social media algorithms need overhaul in wake of Southport riots, Ofcom says Watchdog issues warning over misinformation after trouble that flared following killing of three girls on Merseyside The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2024 UK will not apologise for role in slavery at Commonwealth summit, No 10 says News that no symbolic apology or reparations are planned could put Starmer on collision course with other nations
The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2024 More ministers declare gifts after Keir Starmer’s decision to repay £6,000 Latest register of MPs’ interests includes football and Taylor Swift tickets, as new rules on gifts being drawn up
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2024 Technology Secretary says firms must ‘bake’ safety at centre of new products Peter Kyle says he wants to embed safety for children and vulnerable people online as he criticises Roblox gaming platform for not keeping users safe.
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2024 Technology Secretary asks Ofcom for online safety response to summer riots Peter Kyle has written to the regulator for an update on its plans around misinformation in the Online Safety Act in the wake of the summer disorder.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2024 Who are the key New Labour figures in Keir Starmer’s government? The PM is surrounded by Blairites, from Pat McFadden and Liz Kendall to Jacqui Smith and Jonathan Powell
TechRadar · Oct 15, 2024 UK data centers set to recieve £6.3 billion investment from US tech Four US companies will jointly contribute £6.3 billion to the UK data center scene.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2024 New UK bill could force social media firms to make content less addictive for under 16s The safer phones bill could ban companies from applying algorithms for young ‘doomscrolling’ teens
The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2024 Slavery reparations not on agenda at Commonwealth summit, says No 10 Keir Starmer is going to Samoa to ‘discuss shared challenges and opportunities’, says spokesperson
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2024 Britain hosts an international investment summit and denies snubbing Elon Musk Britain’s new Labour Party government is announcing billions of pounds in investment in U.K. artificial intelligence, life sciences and infrastructure at a business summit
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2024 Minister ‘absolutely ready’ to engage with Elon Musk despite investment summit absence Science and technology minister denied Tesla boss had been snubbed over criticism of prime minister
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2024 Watch live: Keir Starmer unveils AI investments at international summit Watch live as Sir Keir Starmer is set to address the International Investment Summit 2024 on Monday, 14 October.