Regulators Push Tech Firms to Strengthen Age Checks for Children
Written by Shani Brooks 12 Mar 2026
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Social media companies are being urged to introduce stronger measures to prevent children under the age of 13 from accessing their platforms in the UK.…
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Oil Prices Surge as Gulf Attacks Disrupt Global Markets
Written by Shani Brooks 12 Mar 2026
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Oil prices rose sharply while stock markets slipped after additional cargo ships were reportedly struck in the Gulf region, intensifying concerns over global energy supplies.…
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Axel Springer to Acquire Telegraph Media Group in £575m Deal
Written by Shani Brooks 09 Mar 2026
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German media company Axel Springer has agreed to purchase the Telegraph Media Group (TMG) in a deal worth £575 million. The acquisition surpasses a previously…
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Royal Mail Stamp Prices Set to Rise Again in April
Written by Shani Brooks 06 Mar 2026
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Royal Mail has confirmed that the cost of stamps will increase again next month, with new prices coming into effect from 7 April. A first-class…
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Energy Price Cap Cut Brings Modest Relief for Households
Written by Shani Brooks 25 Feb 2026
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Average household energy bills are set to drop by 7% from April, following changes confirmed by regulator Ofgem. The reduction applies across England, Wales and…
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Digital Travel Permit Now Required for Many UK Visitors
Written by Shani Brooks 25 Feb 2026
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Travellers from countries including the United States and Australia must now secure an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before entering the UK. The requirement applies to…
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Platforms Face 48-hour Deadline on Non-Consensual Intimate Images
Written by Shani Brooks 20 Feb 2026
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Tech firms could soon be legally required to remove intimate images shared without permission within 48 hours, under new proposals announced by the government. Ministers…
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January Tax Takings Deliver Record Surplus for Treasury
Written by Shani Brooks 20 Feb 2026
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Government accounts showed an unprecedented monthly surplus in January after tax revenues comfortably outstripped spending. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported a surplus of…
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