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Ofcom announces new rules for tech firms to keep children safe online

Companies will be legally required to block children’s access to harmful content under UK’s Online…

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Ministers braced for showdown over ‘postcode pricing’ in energy market shake-up

Ed Miliband’s looming decision on electricity market changes could mean regional bill disparities for households…

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What to do if your phone is lost or stolen: practical steps to restore peace of mind

From remotely locking your phone to changing passwords, do this quickly to protect yourself and…

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Thousands more driving tests planned to cut waiting times in Great Britain

More trainers and overtime for examiners but target to cut queue to seven weeks will…

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Meta ‘hastily’ changed moderation policy with little regard to impact, says oversight board

Facebook and Instagram owner also criticised for leaving up posts inciting violence during UK riots…

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Homes in England and Wales with big gardens ‘should pay more for water’

Trade body calls for compulsory water meters to target high consumers such as households with…

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Homes in England and Wales with big gardens ‘should pay more for water’

Trade body calls for compulsory water meters to target high consumers such as households with…

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New flats in England and Wales may soon all be commonhold. But what does it mean?

‘It’s very hands-on,’ say neighbours in a commonhold Bristol block set up 15 years ago…

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Ofcom closes technical loophole used by criminals to intercept mobile calls and texts

Regulator acts on leasing of ‘global title’ numbers after industry efforts to tackle problem were…

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M&S apologises after ‘cyber incident’ hits contactless payments and online orders

Retailer reports issue to National Cyber Security Centre after tills stopped working Marks & Spencer…

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