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Harriet Harman: Why Labour’s ‘shambles’ social media plan won’t be fixed by ban

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The “shambles” of the government’s plan on social media will not be fixed by banning children from accessing the platforms, Harriet Harman has said. Speaking to Sky News political editor Beth Rigby on the Electoral Dysfunction podcast, the Labour peer cast doubt upon whether a ban on under-16s using social media – as supported by […]

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Logging off: Kids’ social media ban now feels almost certain

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The House of Lords has backed a ban on under-16s using social media. Peers passed an amendment to the government’s Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, which is currently making its way through parliament. Lords debate as it happened – politics latest The amendment says within 12 months of the act passing, social media sites must

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Actors’ union offered better deal over AI protections

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Artificial intelligence protections for performers could be implemented for the first time, as union negotiations to establish a framework progress. Last month, Equity members voted overwhelmingly to refuse digital scanning on set. With a turnout of over 75%, over 99% of those who voted said they would be prepared to refuse a set scan. Digital

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Microsoft clicks on Formula One grid with new Mercedes deal

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Microsoft, the $3.4trn computing behemoth, will this week unveil a partnership with the Mercedes Formula One team that will underline the sport’s resurgent appeal among the world’s biggest technology companies. Sky News understands that Microsoft will be announced as a major sponsor of the Brackley-based outfit when it unveils its 2026 car livery and design

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Children could be screened for diabetes in NHS clinics after landmark study

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A landmark study has paved the way for type 1 diabetes screening among children to stop them “crash landing” into diagnosis. NHS pre-diabetes clinics for children are to be set up after the study confirmed the feasibility of using finger-prick blood tests to spot the disease before symptoms arise. The study found children can be

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Inside the new breed of ‘zero bills’ homes where you pay nothing for your energy

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Elliott Wood has something you’re probably going to want. Like most of us, every month he gets a bill for his monthly energy use. Only his bill… is free. Elliott Wood Image: Elliott Wood He’s living in a new breed of “zero bills” homes, which comes with solar panels, heat pumps and batteries. Together, that

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What UK social media ban on children could look like – as government considers action

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Ministers are consulting on banning social media for under-16s in the UK – just weeks after a ban in Australia came into force. The government’s consultation will look at various options, including increasing the digital age of consent and restricting potentially addictive app design features such as “streaks” and “infinite scrolling”. There have been growing

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