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More powers to tackle child sexual abuse tabled in Online Safety Bill amendment
Social media companies could be compelled to roll out or introduce new technologies to help detect child sexual abuse and exploitation content, through proposals being put forward by the Government in an amendment to the Online Safety Bill..
Drivers hit by record monthly hike in petrol prices
Motorists were hit by a record monthly hike in petrol prices in June..
Ellie Goulding Facebook posts for alcohol brand banned
Adverts for an alcohol brand on Ellie Gouldings Facebook page have been banned after the singer claimed the drink is low in calories and contains no sugar..
Disabled benefits claimants waiting months for 300m in delayed payments
Disabled benefits claimants are waiting almost half a year on average to be awarded their first payment, with an estimated £300 million of vital funds being held up, research suggests..
Financial watchdog urges consumers struggling with rising prices to seek help
The financial watchdog has urged struggling consumers to seek help as soon as possible after witnessing an increase in people worried about money due to the rising cost of living..
Warning of tsunami of online child abuse as figures show grooming cases rise
A tsunami of online child abuse is taking place in the UK, the NSPCC has said as it published data showing a more than 80% rise in online grooming crimes being recorded by police over the last four years..
Curtis and AJ Pritchard surprise staff and patients to celebrate birthday of NHS
Curtis and AJ Pritchard celebrated the 74th anniversary of the NHS as they surprised staff and patients around London with tea and an impromptu dance class..
Game over for Boris Johnson as papers react to Cabinet resignations
The national mastheads paint a grim picture for the Prime Minister after Rishi Sunak quit as chancellor and Sajid Javid resigned as health secretary..
Consumer confidence in the economy hits lowest point since the pandemic
Thats according to the consumer group, Which?.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid resign as Johnsons leadership faces fresh crisis
Its after the Prime Minister was forced into a humiliating apology over his handling of the Chris Pincher row.
England have beaten India by seven wickets at Edgbaston
They chased 378 to win the fifth and final Test and level the series at 2-2.
Mauricio Pochettino has left Paris St Germain
The former Tottenham and Southampton manager departs after only 18 months in the post.
Dettori to ride Emily Upjohn in Irish Oaks
Frankie Dettori partnered Emily Upjohn in a gallop at Newmarket on Tuesday morning when John Gosden confirmed the Italian would ride the filly in the Juddmonte Irish Oaks on July 16..
Johnson was told of Pincher inquiry says ex Foreign Office chief
Boris Johnson was briefed in person about an investigation into the conduct of Chris Pincher when he was a Foreign Office minister, the former permanent secretary at the Foreign Office has said..
England set to be without Covid hit Jonny May for second Test against Australia
England wing Jonny May is set to miss Saturdays second Test against Australia as he continues his recovery from the episode of Covid that ruled him out of the series opener..
Car industry suffers worst June since 1996
The UK automotive industry suffered its worst June for new car sales since 1996..
Kim Kardashian and Katy Perry among stars to protest Independence Day
Kim Kardashian and Katy Perry are among the famous faces expressing resentment over Independence Day celebrations in the wake of recent US controversies..
Allegations of racist abuse among the crowd at Edgbaston being investigated
An investigation is under way into allegations of racist abuse among the crowd on day four of the fifth Test between England and India at Edgbaston..
PM aware of formal complaint against Chris Pincher before whip appointment
Boris Johnson was aware of a formal complaint against Chris Pincher when the MP was a Foreign Office minister before his appointment to the Tory whips office, it has been reported..
Priti Patel urges police to use new powers against fuel duty protesters
The Home Secretary has called on police to use tough new powers which include imprisonment to stop fuel protesters bringing gridlock to motorways and major A-routes across the UK..





















