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Government defends Online Safety Act after X claims it threatens free speech
The move came after Elon Musk’s social media platform X criticised the new law which it described as ‘heavy-handed’.
Nigel Farage appearances on Sky News spark thousands of complaints
Thousands of people have complained to Sky News about “excessive” coverage of Nigel Farage ’s Reform UK. It comes after the ...
Tech Secretary Peter Kyle won't apologise for what he said about Nigel Farage - 'it's true'
The Tech Secretary refused to apologise for saying Farage's opposition to new online safety rules puts him on the side of ...
Websites requiring age verification after UK introduces Online Safety Act
The Online Safety Act has come into force in the UK. Now, in order to access certain sites, the user must prove their ...
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Dating and hook-up sites flout new laws as under-18s can join in a few clicks
The i Paper was able to gain access to multiple dating platforms with the username 'IAMNOT18', with the NSPCC describing the ...
Elon Musk's X says Online Safety Act that requires users to provide ID to show they are over 18 is 'putting free speech at risk'
The new rules, seen by watchdogs as a way to protect children online, have sparked a furious backlash from thousands of users ...
New online safety law savaged by watchdog as 'silencing a generation'
EXCLUSIVE: James Baker said that, important as it was to protect young people from online harm, it was just as crucial to respect their freedom of expression rights.
Voices: Could this be the way Starmer placates his revolting MPs?
With parliament now in recess, the prime minister can spend his summer working out a new direction for his turbulent ...
Make 'significant adjustments' to Online Safety Act, X urges govt
It's safe to say that significant changes must take place to achieve these objectives in the UK," it said.A UK government spokesperson said it is "demonstrably false" that the Online Safety Act ...