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fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Telegraph sale poised to go ahead after Lords foreign ownership vote

The government legislation allowing foreign states to own up to 15% in British newspapers survived a potentially fatal vote in the House of Lords, ensuring RedBird Capital's purchase of the Telegraph can proceed.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

UK does not need to hold inquiry into Russian disinformation, ECHR rules

The Strasbourg court ruled that countries had a wide margin in determining how to tackle attempts at electoral interference, rejecting the case for an inquiry into Russian disinformation.
Europe politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Why millions of Brits could benefit from self-driving vehicles

Self-driving vehicles are one of the most exciting opportunities to improve transport for so many people, especially those in rural areas or unable to drive. We want to work with passengers and industry to make this new form of transport safe and accessible, as we take our next steps towards adoption.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

UK ministers urged to pass bill protecting DEI whistleblowers

The equality (race and disability) bill will require employers with over 250 staff to disclose pay disparities between white and non-disabled employees and their Black, minority ethnic, and disabled colleagues, similar to the current requirements for gender pay gaps.
UK politics
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

'Anthem' Is the Latest Video Game Casualty. What Should End-of-Life Care Look Like for Games?

Stop Killing Games advocates for the preservation of video games as essential cultural works, arguing for better protections against their permanent destruction.
Video games
#human-rights
#assisted-dying
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

High court judge approval for assisted dying cases scrapped by MPs

The removal of High Court approval for assisted dying applications in the proposed legislation marks a pivotal change in UK law.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

MPs to debate assisted dying bill following changes UK politics live

The assisted dying bill will be debated today, impacting the potential future of legislation allowing terminally ill adults to seek assisted dying.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

High court judge approval for assisted dying cases scrapped by MPs

The removal of High Court approval for assisted dying applications in the proposed legislation marks a pivotal change in UK law.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

MPs to debate assisted dying bill following changes UK politics live

The assisted dying bill will be debated today, impacting the potential future of legislation allowing terminally ill adults to seek assisted dying.
fromGlobal IP & Technology Law Blog
1 month ago

Driving towards the legalisation of fully autonomous vehicles in the UK

The Autonomous Vehicle Act 2024 establishes a framework for autonomous vehicle usage in the UK but does not yet authorize their operation until safety principles are defined.
EU data protection
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

U.K. parliament votes to bar prosecution for abortions in England, Wales

"This represents the biggest change to abortion laws in England and Wales in decades, reflecting a shift towards more supportive reproductive rights for women."
UK politics
Digital life
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Cops want Apple, Google to kill stolen phones remotely

UK MPs are frustrated with Apple and Google for not allowing stolen smartphones to be locked or reset, potentially driven by commercial motives.
#vaping
Intellectual property law
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Paul McCartney and Dua Lipa call on the UK to pass AI copyright transparency law

UK creatives demand transparency from AI firms on copyrighted works used for training.
An amendment for copyright transparency in AI training has gained significant support but faces resistance from the government.
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Ofcom reveals exact date you'll have to prove your age to watch porn

You will need to introduce highly effective age assurance for users by 25 July 2025.
Privacy technologies
#public-health
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Police to get new powers to find stolen phones in England and Wales

Police can search properties for stolen phones without a warrant under a new crime and policing bill.
The bill aims to streamline police actions against theft and antisocial behavior in England and Wales.
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