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Warning that WhatsApp could disappear from UK because of privacy worries

It centres around the online safety bill

Wales Online · May 8, 2023

WhatsApp could disappear from UK over privacy concerns, ministers told

‘Intentional ambiguity’ over end-to-end encryption in online safety bill could lead to messaging app being withdrawn

The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2023

No woman should have to give birth alone. Pregnant asylum seekers need our support

Stories of women supporting one another in the community are heartening, but more volunteer birth partners are needed, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2023

Online abuse survivors ‘ignored and overlooked by tech companies’ write to PM

The Online Safety Bill aims to tackle illegal and harmful content by imposing new legal requirements on big technology firms.

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023

Coronation guest list: A who’s-who of everyone invited to King Charles’ big day

Attendees for today’s ceremony include world leaders, foreign dignitaries, and members of the public. Emma Loffhagen charts who has — and hasn’t — made the cut

Evening Standard · Apr 27, 2023

Illegal migration bill: can the government ignore the European court of human rights?

The illegal migration bill has been approved by MPs and now moves to the House of Lords. The controversial bill would make it so that anyone who arrives in the UK irregularly (for example, by small boat) can be removed to their country of origin or a third country (for…

The Conversation · Apr 27, 2023

Most of public oppose Liz Truss handing out 'reward for failure' peerages

Outgoing PMs are allowed to stuff friends and cronies into the House of Lords in their ‘resignation honours’ lists - but just 7% back Liz Truss doing so

Daily Mirror · Apr 22, 2023

Change to the rules on tipping is about to become law

The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Bill has cleared the House of Lords

Wales Online · Apr 21, 2023

Plans to guarantee tips go to hospitality workers on verge of becoming law

The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Bill has cleared the House of Lords following line-by-line scrutiny.

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2023

Friday releases for prisoners should end, Lord Bird urges

The reoffending rate for adults released on a Friday is higher than for any other day of the week, the House of Lords will be told.

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023