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UK considers social media ban for under-16s amid debate
Data Privacy

UK considers social media ban for under-16s amid debate

The UK Government is considering a ban on social media for under-16s, prompting wide debate on online safety and regulatory measures as new laws approach.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
UK study highlights stark rural-urban broadband divide
Unified Communications

UK study highlights stark rural-urban broadband divide

Research from the University of Manchester reveals a stark digital divide in broadband access across the UK, with rural areas lagging significantly behind urban centres.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Study reveals UK consumer confusion over fibre broadband
Unified Communications

Study reveals UK consumer confusion over fibre broadband

A new study reveals 77% of UK consumers are unaware that part-copper broadband can be marketed as 'fibre', prompting calls for clearer regulations.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024

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OpenAI plans erotica on ChatGPT, sparking UK safety scrutiny
Risk & Compliance

OpenAI plans erotica on ChatGPT, sparking UK safety scrutiny

OpenAI plans to allow erotica on ChatGPT, prompting UK safety scrutiny under the Online Safety Act and challenges over age verification and privacy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
UK parents favour tech restrictions over grounding as discipline
Gaming

UK parents favour tech restrictions over grounding as discipline

UK parents now prefer restricting digital access over grounding, with 35% confiscating phones and 31% switching off WiFi to discipline their children.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 7th Sep 2025
Wikipedia loses UK court battle over Online Safety Act rules
Data Protection

Wikipedia loses UK court battle over Online Safety Act rules

Wikipedia has lost its UK High Court bid to avoid new Online Safety Act rules requiring user verification on its platform.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
UK may impose two-hour social media limit for under-16s
Artificial Intelligence

UK may impose two-hour social media limit for under-16s

The UK government plans to impose a two-hour daily social media limit for under-16s to tackle youth compulsive behaviour and online harms.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Catena cloud platform launched to streamline UK telecoms ops
Unified Communications

Catena cloud platform launched to streamline UK telecoms ops

Dotlines UK launches Catena, a cloud platform to streamline operations for UK broadband providers, adopted by Rocket Fibre and Carnival Internet UK.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Windsor calls for total smartphone ban in UK schools
EduTech

Windsor calls for total smartphone ban in UK schools

Lady Frederick Windsor urges banning smartphones in schools, citing risks to children's physical and emotional health amid new Ofcom online safety rules.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Ofcom sets strict new online safety rules to protect children
Marketing Technologies

Ofcom sets strict new online safety rules to protect children

Ofcom introduces strict Online Safety Act rules by July, forcing UK tech firms to shield children from harmful content like self-harm, abuse, and risky challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025
Concerns mount over enforcement of Online Safety Act
Artificial Intelligence

Concerns mount over enforcement of Online Safety Act

Ofcom faces backlash for its regulatory approach to the Online Safety Act, as experts warn of rising dangers for children exposed to unmonitored social media.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
UK unveils Online Safety Act to protect digital users
Online Safety Act

UK unveils Online Safety Act to protect digital users

The UK has unveiled the Online Safety Act, a landmark legislation aimed at holding digital platforms accountable for protecting users from harmful content.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
UK introduces strict online safety rules for tech firms
Government

UK introduces strict online safety rules for tech firms

As the Online Safety Act launches, UK tech firms must comply with Ofcom's new regulations, aiming to create safer digital spaces by removing illegal content.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
Gloucester tops UK cities for reliable broadband, Belfast lags
Unified Communications

Gloucester tops UK cities for reliable broadband, Belfast lags

A new study by Broadband Genie reveals Gloucester leads the UK in reliable broadband, while Belfast struggles with over 51% of users facing outages.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025
Signals of change: improving gender diversity in telecoms
Unified Communications

Signals of change: improving gender diversity in telecoms

Women account for less than one-fifth of the UK telecoms workforce, prompting calls for companies to create more inclusive cultures to boost female representation.

By Rebecca Dobson • 5 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
ICO probes social media platforms on teen data privacy
Data Protection

ICO probes social media platforms on teen data privacy

The ICO has launched investigations into TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur over data privacy issues concerning teenage users, sparking fears of increased scrutiny.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Australia's proposed social media ban for under 16s debated
Online Safety

Australia's proposed social media ban for under 16s debated

Australia's proposed ban on social media for under 16s has sparked intense debate over the feasibility and need for stronger online safety measures.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Ymobile launches UK's first eSIM MVNO with data plans
Customer Experience

Ymobile launches UK's first eSIM MVNO with data plans

Ymobile has launched as the UK's first data-led eSIM MVNO, offering flexible data plans and addressing the environmental impact of traditional SIM cards.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024