How Labour plans would affect Scotland
Reuters Much of Labour’s radical reform agenda is to introduce policies for England already in place in Scotland A big boost in funds would open up new options for Holyrood spending, so Scottish Labour has indicated some of its priorities for the 2021 campaign Many tax hikes would apply north of the border, particularly affecting […]
Snapchat most-used app for online grooming, says NSPCC
Getty Images The messaging app Snapchat is the most widely-used platform for online grooming, according to police figures supplied to the children’s charity the NSPCC. More than 7,000 Sexual Communication with a Child offences were recorded across the UK in the year to March 2024 – the highest number since the offence was created. Snapchat […]
Block on Scottish gender reforms to be challenged in court
Scotland’s social justice secretary says the government must stand up for the will of the Scottish Parliament. The Scottish government is to launch a legal challenge to Westminster’s block on its controversial gender reforms. The proposals, which would allow people in Scotland to self-identify their sex, were passed by the Scottish Parliament in December last […]
Australia plans social media ban for under-16s
Australia’s government says it will introduce “world-leading” legislation to ban children under 16 from social media. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the proposed laws, to be tabled in parliament next week, were aimed at mitigating the “harm” social media was inflicting on Australian children. “This one is for the mums and dads… They, like me, […]
Google, Apple and TomTom make sat-nav changes after Milton Keynes crash
Tony Fisher/BBC After the collision, National Highways narrowed the mouth of the slip road, erected another “no entry” sign and also put up signs telling drivers not to use sat-nav Google and Apple have agreed to amend their audio prompts after a double fatal crash appeared to have been caused by incorrect directions from a […]
What the results mean for Trump
Getty Images Democrat Danny O’Connor has not conceded yet in the congressional race in Ohio Four states held primary elections on Tuesday, but all eyes were on Ohio’s special congressional election. The state has lost a bit of its reputation as a bellwether state, but it was an early harbinger of Donald Trump’s 2016 strength […]
Inflatable lung to tour Humber and North Yorkshire in cancer drive
A giant inflatable lung will be toured around the Humber and North Yorkshire regions this month. The 3m (10ft) tall exhibit is being taken around the region by the Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance as part of Lung Cancer Awareness Month. It will visit supermarkets, shopping centres and community spaces in Grimsby, Hull, Selby, […]
‘Desperate’ May’s Brexit rescue mission
EPA The papers are dominated by Theresa May’s last-minute delay to the meaningful vote on her Brexit deal. “Mayday!”, declares the i, describing Mrs May’s decision as an “extraordinary climbdown”. Quentin Letts, in the Daily Mail, captures the highly-charged atmosphere in the Commons: “Has indecision ever been so dramatic?”, he asks, writing that MPs on […]
Joe Rogan gives backing to Donald Trump in US election
Joe Rogan has given his endorsement to Donald Trump as Americans head to the polls in Tuesday’s presidential election. The podcaster said he was giving the Republican his backing after being convinced in one of his interviews by tech billionaire Elon Musk, another high-profile supporter of Trump. Rogan’s backing could carry significant weight with his […]
Carwyn Jones exit ‘does not help Sargeant family’
BBC Carwyn Jones (R), pictured in 2009, fired Carl Sargeant after allegations emerged about the minister’s conduct First Minister Carwyn Jones’s decision to stand down does not help Carl Sargeant’s family, their lawyer has told BBC Wales. Neil Hudgell said there will be no “closure” until the inquiry into the circumstances around Mr Sargeant’s death […]