TikTok set to spend billions on new European data centers and security upgrades EEA and UK user data will now be stored in Europe by TikTok, as it pledges to make huge environmental strides. TechRadar · Dec 1, 2023
Meta EU ad-free subscription: "Privacy for the rich" The social media giant's new model is facing its first privacy challenges in the EU as an Austrian digital rights group filed a complaint. Here's all you need to know. TechRadar · Nov 28, 2023
Toxic air killed more than 500,000 people in EU in 2021, data shows European Environment Agency says half of deaths could have been avoided by cutting pollution to recommended limits The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2023
Microsoft plans huge changes to Windows to comply with European law You'll be able to remove Bing web search and Microsoft Edge – but only if you're in Europe or tell Microsoft that's where your PC lives T3 · Nov 21, 2023
"They need to make good products and let people CHOOSE to use them." How Brexit and Microsoft teamed up to ruin Windows 11 Microsoft will soon let Windows 11 users hide some ads and the MSN news feed. The change is due to legislation, not out of the goodness of Microsoft's heart, and it will only affect a limited number of countries. Windows Central · Nov 18, 2023
Want to get rid of Bing, Edge and ads in Windows 11? Some users will be able to – but not everyone Microsoft reveals huge customization changes for Windows 11 – but most users won’t get them. TechRadar · Nov 17, 2023
Microsoft will let users uninstall Edge, Bing, and disable ads on Windows 11 as it complies with the Digital Markets Act Microsoft has published a blog post detailing how it's making Windows 11 compliant with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the European Economic Area (EEA.) Windows Central · Nov 16, 2023
Facebook and Instagram are banned from using targeted ads in Europe Meta’s social networking companies could face a Europe-wide targeted ad ban amid pressure across the EEA. TechRadar · Nov 2, 2023
Will you need ID to vote in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election? ON Thursday, voters in Rutherglen and Hamilton West will go to the polls, where a new UK Government rule will be in place ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2023
Alyn Smith: Our best future is as indy nation in the EU, not Efta BEFORE Westminster, I spent 16 years as one of Scotland’s six MEPs in the European Parliament. The National (Scotland) · Sep 27, 2023
Should I worry about noise pollution? More traffic, more construction, more drum‘n’bass-loving neighbours – society’s volume is going up. What are the impacts on our health and is there a solution? The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2023
SNP brand Efta 'halfway house' as party to publish paper on EU policy THE SNP are set to launch a paper defending their policy in favour of joining the EU – in a direct rebuke to arguments put forward by Alba. The National (Scotland) · Sep 21, 2023
‘Impossible to live like this’: Italy’s Po Valley blighted by air pollution among worst in Europe Cremona residents say life becoming unbearable amid pollution from industry, cars and farm animal waste The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2023
Voices: ‘The devil’s in the detail’: Independent readers give their verdict on UK’s chance to strengthen ties with EU Have your say: The opportunity for the UK to rejoin the EU under an ‘associate membership’ has sparked debate among Independent readers The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023
TechRadar · Aug 28, 2023 Microsoft is finally changing this annoying Windows 11 behavior – but there’s a catch A change in testing will be a relief to anyone who hates Edge popping up unannounced – but it’s only happening in Europe.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2023 TikTok users in UK to be left with ‘more toxic’ version of app, say campaigners Activists call on tech giant to extend a change making personalised algorithm optional to comply with rules for EEA countries
The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2023 ‘We’re in serious trouble’: Why a hotter world will be bad for our health From the strain extreme heat puts on your heart to the damage it does to your mental health, not to mention the increased air pollution, the forecast isn’t good
Al Jazeera · Jul 28, 2023 South Africa’s controversial ‘race quota’ law stirs debate Decades after the end of apartheid, severe inequality persists with around 40% of Black South Africans unemployed.
Manchester Evening News · Jun 30, 2023 Eight new UK laws passed in the last week explained - including prisoner release dates, rogue landlords and more A number of Bills have been granted royal assent by the King this week - here's what they all mean
Radio France Internationale · Jun 14, 2023 Extreme weather blamed for 195,000 deaths, €560 billion in damage over past 40 years: Report The European Environment Agency (EEA) has revealed that extreme weather conditions in Europe have killed almost 195,000 people and caused economic losses of more than €560 billion euros since 1980.
Bristol Post · Jun 13, 2023 DWP benefit claimants warned to notify officials before going on holiday A number of benefits - including Universal Credit - have rules around going abroad
PC Gamer · May 17, 2023 Microsoft president clarifies EU cloud agreement, popular games will be 'automatically' licensed to competitors and 'this will apply globally' This is what got the Activision Blizzard deal over the line with EU regulators.
PC Gamer · May 15, 2023 EU approves Microsoft's $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard The deal still faces hurdles in the UK and US, but this is a big boost for Microsoft.
Windows Central · May 15, 2023 European Commission approves Microsoft's Activision Blizzard purchase for Xbox The European Commission has chosen whether or not to allow Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard.
Manchester Evening News · May 4, 2023 The forms of ID that will be accepted in the 2023 local elections New national legislation means a valid form of photo ID must be presented in polling stations