Discord's face scanning age checks 'start of a bigger shift'Discord is implementing facial recognition for age verification due to new UK online safety laws.
Turbulent global economy could drive up prices for Netflix and rivalsThe UK proposes a 5% streaming tax on US-based services to fund local film and TV, potentially increasing consumer subscription prices.
UK Regulators Ban PokerStars Instagram AdThe UK Advertising Standards Agency banned a PokerStars ad for misleading implications about gambling rewards.
TikTok investigated over use of childrens' dataThe UK's data watchdog is investigating TikTok's use of children's data to protect young users' privacy and wellbeing.
Netflix viewers 1,000 TV Licence fine warning ahead of major event this weekUK residents must have a TV licence to watch live content, including Netflix's new live broadcasts.
UK households could be eligible for 170 refund ahead of TV Licence price hikeUK households are required to have a TV licence to watch live TV, which now costs £174.50.Eligible households can apply for a refund if they do not watch live TV or use BBC iPlayer.
Netflix viewers 1,000 TV Licence fine warning ahead of major event this weekUK residents must have a TV licence to watch live content, including Netflix's new live broadcasts.
UK households could be eligible for 170 refund ahead of TV Licence price hikeUK households are required to have a TV licence to watch live TV, which now costs £174.50.Eligible households can apply for a refund if they do not watch live TV or use BBC iPlayer.
Operator Licence Application Process - Road HaulageAn Operator Licence is mandatory for operating HGVs or PSVs for commercial purposes in the UK.
Is it legal to gamble in the United KingdomGambling in the UK is legal but regulated, requiring operators to comply with strict laws to protect players.
Pizza Hut Casino Gambling Promotion Draws CriticismPizza Hut's UK operations faced criticism for promoting free online casino spins with pizza purchases, raising concerns over gambling addiction among customers.
Amid bitcoin boom Britain's FCA scrambles to assemble regulation roadmap by 2026Britain's FCA is set to introduce comprehensive cryptocurrency regulations by 2026 in response to rising demand and risks.
AI chatbot launches on Gov.UK to help business users with mixed resultsThe UK government is launching an AI chatbot to assist businesses with navigating the complex Gov.UK website.
eBay to ban private e-bike sales over fire safety concernseBay is banning private sales of e-bikes and batteries in the UK beginning 31 October due to battery fire concerns.
UK kitchen industry divided over decision to ban artificial stone products amid rising silicosis casesConcerns over the health risks of artificial stone products have sparked debate in the UK kitchen industry regarding a potential nationwide ban.
The UK beefs up smart home security by going after bad default passwordsManufacturers in the UK are now required to ensure tech gadgets have unique default passwords or allow users to define them, under updated regulations.
Apple promises five years of software support for the iPhone 15, two less than Google and SamsungApple announces a minimum five-year software support window for iPhone 15 Pro Max, potentially exceeding beyond that.
King's Speech: Cybersecurity in the spotlight as government promises new efforts to lock down insecure IT supply chainsNew cybersecurity legislation announced by King Charles III aims to enhance UK cyber regulations, incident reporting, and supply chain security.