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1 week ago

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

From Friday, so-called risky sites and apps will be expected to use highly effective age checks to identify which users are children and subsequently prevent them from accessing pornography, as well as other harmful content including self-harm, suicide, eating disorders and extreme violence.
Digital life
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UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Lidl issues urgent recall on popular kitchen item due to fire hazard

The Independent relies on donations to support quality journalism and reporting on critical current events.
Lidl has issued an urgent recall for an air fryer due to fire safety concerns.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Calls to reform family visa rules as Brits face being split up from partners

The UK's Minimum Income Requirement for family visas is causing emotional distress for families, as highlighted by David Todd's urgent plea for reform.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Starmer accused of reducing migrants to commodities' with new one-in-one-out' deal

A new one in, one out migrant deal between the UK and France raises ethical concerns regarding the treatment of migrants.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Who do they think they are?' Readers clash over NHS doctor strikes

Some voiced sympathy for doctors, arguing that pay should have kept pace with inflation since 2008. They warned that failing to restore salaries would fuel burnout, debt, and emigration.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Two-tier' welfare concessions will create a generational divide', campaigners warn

The Independent champions accessible journalism while covering crucial issues like welfare cuts, aiming to provide balanced narratives amidst political tension.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Self-driving taxis to be allowed on UK roads next year

Self-driving taxis and bus-like services will be permitted on England's roads by spring 2026, marking a significant step in automated transport developments.
Alternative transportation
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

What does the new Brexit deal mean for fishing?

When talking about the fishing deal, Sir Keir Starmer emphasized the need for common sense and practical solutions to benefit the British people, despite facing criticism from the Scottish government.
UK politics
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Trial date set as government takes Mone-linked Covid PPE provider to High Court

Quality journalism should be accessible to all without paywalls.
Ongoing legal battle over PPE supply highlights accountability in pandemic response.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

A myth to bend us to America's will': Readers reject UK-US special relationship'

A significant number of Brits doubt the historical special relationship with the US, raising questions about its importance amid changing global dynamics.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Ex-Tesco boss says young people should do military training in exchange for benefits

Out-of-work young people may need military training for welfare benefits, according to Tesco's former chairman John Allan.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Fare reforms and nationalisation readers on fixing Britain's railways

"As franchises expire, the majority of the UK rail system is already transitioning back to public ownership, leading many to argue for complete re-nationalisation as a necessary development."
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

Adopted wild boar Rillette' can stay with owner, court rules

Rillette, the wild boar adopted by Elodie Cappe, has become a beloved member of her horse farm, after a court ruled she could remain with her owner.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

Nearly half of the UK's energy is already from renewables. So why are bills so high?

The UK is facing rising energy costs and dependence on gas amid concerns about energy security and a transition to renewable sources.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago

One million families with children face fuel poverty this Christmas, analysis shows

The article emphasizes the impact of rising energy costs on families with children, particularly highlighting issues of fuel poverty and the importance of accessible journalism.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago

Sainsbury's boss: Budget costs to businesses will lead to higher inflation

Sainsbury's warns of higher food prices due to unexpected tax changes and increased national insurance contributions.
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11 months ago

Google kills bills that would have forced it to pay a fee for using local news

This agreement represents a major breakthrough in ensuring the survival of newsrooms and bolstering local journalism across California - leveraging substantial tech industry resources without imposing new taxes on Californians.
Media industry
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