UK bans harmful AI apps in new £1bn safety strategy
The UK government unveils a £1bn strategy to tackle violence against women and girls, banning 'nudification' apps and introducing smartphone filters to block explicit images.
The UK government unveils a £1bn strategy to tackle violence against women and girls, banning 'nudification' apps and introducing smartphone filters to block explicit images.
Nationwide Building Society has responded to a customer's plea for a mobile cheque deposit feature in its app. Read the society's official update and how to provide feedback.
Proposed new Clean Air Act powers could let councils ban all petrol and diesel vehicles, including classics, from 2035. Find out what it means for UK drivers.
The app-connected TV quiz board game Outsmarted is a festive hit, with over 40,000 sales last month. Now £24.99 on Amazon, fans praise its family-friendly fun. Grab the deal now!
A savvy shopper reveals how the free Airtime Rewards app has slashed her phone bill by over £300 since 2021. Discover how linking your card earns cashback at Boots, Argos, New Look and more.
A Birmingham mother of three has created the FIT MAMA app, a holistic health tool for busy parents. Discover her tips for fitting wellness into motherhood.
A savvy mum reveals how she saved £125 in five months using the Boots recycling scheme. Learn how to turn empty baby and beauty products into Advantage Card points.
Lloyds Bank responds to customer's app feature request as new data reveals improved affordability for first-time buyers, with mortgage costs stabilising. Read the latest updates.
Two men used Grindr to target victims, stealing phones and passwords in a series of London burglaries. Read how police secured convictions.
The UK government announces major animal welfare reforms, banning puppy farms and trail hunting by 2029. Critics call it a 'war on the countryside'. Discover the full details.
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster urges the Government to adopt radical new driving licence rules for young motorists, including night-time curfews and passenger restrictions, to cut fatal collisions.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly weighing a social media ban for under-16s in the UK, closely monitoring Australia's new crackdown. Read the latest on the potential policy shift.
West Midlands PCC calls for new laws to restrict young drivers at night and with passengers. Could this cut fatal crashes? Read the full proposal.
The UK government has launched a major new animal welfare strategy, proposing bans on electric shock collars and trail hunting. Discover the full scope of the transformative plans.
Jayde Anscomb, 44, claimed she didn't know about her ban when stopped by police in Stoke-on-Trent. Magistrates called her record 'very troubling'.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca will be banned from the touchline for the Premier League clash with Aston Villa on December 27. Discover the reason and potential team news.
New data reveals a mere 0.2% of UK heavy goods vehicles are electric. Industry leaders urge Labour government for urgent action on charging infrastructure to meet the 2040 diesel HGV ban.
Scottish officials are weighing a historic change to the 2005 smoking ban to allow supervised crack cocaine smoking in Glasgow and Edinburgh facilities. Read the full story.
Motorists are avoiding disqualification by claiming they rely on Motability cars. Courts are granting leniency, sparking a debate on preferential treatment and legal loopholes.
Labour is set to introduce a nationwide ban on pavement parking across England in 2026, mirroring London's rules. Discover how this major change will affect drivers and pedestrians.
New junk food ad rules force Tesco, M&S, Asda & Waitrose to alter Christmas campaigns. Discover how brands are adapting ahead of the 5 Jan crackdown.
New UK junk food advertising rules force Tesco, M&S, Asda and Waitrose to alter festive TV campaigns. Discover how brands are adapting ahead of the 5 January crackdown.
England introduces a major animal welfare law, banning the shooting of brown hares for most of the year to protect them during breeding season. Read the full details.
A Blackburn family is barred from over 1,000 forecourts after a disputed £20.01 fuel theft claim. They insist they paid cash. Read the full story of the 19-month ban.
The DVSA announces stricter MOT rules from 9 Jan 2026, banning testers and principals for 2-5 years after disciplinary action. Learn how this crackdown affects UK drivers.
New data reveals pavement parking incidents in Scotland have risen since the 2023 ban. Campaigners demand councils enforce the law to protect pedestrians and wheelchair users.
A former Midlands dance instructor has been imprisoned after pleading guilty to sexual offences against students. She exploited her position to groom victims, causing lifelong trauma. Read the full story.
Daniel Langford, 34, overtook a police car while rushing to his ex-partner's home. He admitted dangerous driving and was given a community order and a driving ban. Read the full story.
Industry leaders call on the UK to use Brexit freedoms and maintain its 2035 zero-emission vehicle mandate, arguing policy certainty will attract investment and secure a competitive edge.
Industry leaders call on the UK government to maintain its 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars, despite the EU easing some emissions rules. Read why experts say changing course would risk investment.