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Social media ban for under-16s ‘speculation’ – but ‘right’ we look at potential harms, says minister | Politics News
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A ban on social media use for under-16s has been branded “speculation” – but the government must “continue to look at” the need to protect children, a minister has said. Science minister Andrew Griffith dismissed as “speculation” reports that social media access could be curbed for some young people as part of a “potential consultation”…
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TikTok ban: UK minister asks National Cyber Security Centre to look into safety of app | Politics News
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A UK minister has asked the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to look into TikTok after governments around the world have begun banning it from their work phones. The Chinese-owned video sharing app is increasingly under the European and US microscope over security and data privacy, with concerns it could be used to promote pro-Beijing…
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India uses emergency powers to block BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi from being seen in the country | World News
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India says it has used emergency powers to block a BBC documentary about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi from being shared online. The two-part programme – India: The Modi Question – questions Mr Modi’s leadership during the 2002 Gujarat riots. The first episode was broadcast in the UK on Tuesday, and while it did not…
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Government would make ‘terrible mistake’ by scrapping strict protections for nature, ex-cabinet minister warns | Politics News
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The former environment secretary has warned it would be a “terrible mistake” for the new government to scrap protections for nature in a dash for economic growth. George Eustice MP said “the body language” of the new administration has unsettled wildlife groups, and he urged the government to commit to green growth that creates jobs…
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Online Safety Bill campaigners join forces to urge next prime minister to prioritise new legislation | UK News
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A group of campaigners, survivors and families affected by abuse on social media have written to the Tory leadership candidates to urge the next prime minister to prioritise the Online Safety Bill. Danielle Armitage is one of those who have signed the open letter addressed to the candidates. She was only 14-years-old when she was…