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BT’s purchase of TalkTalk is cosy – but probably politically sensible

For all the howls of a ‘stitch-up’, it’s hard to see what ministers were supposed to do, as the alternatives risked worse outcomes

The Guardian - UK · 5h ago

I don’t plan to give my kids a smartphone – and now the evidence is here to back me up

COMMENT: The news that 60 per cent of participating schools reported improved GCSE results, and better mental and emotional health after introducing phone-blocking tech couldn’t have come at a better time for parents like Charlotte Cripps, who has a child going into secondary school that really – really – wants…

The Independent UK · 7h ago

TalkTalk customers issued warning after BT takeover deal agreed

TALKTALK customers have been assured their service will continue as normal after BT agreed a rescue deal for the firm

The National (Scotland) · 10h ago

New coalition of groups needed to help crack down on fraud, says Aviva

Aviva said it wants to see more intelligence sharing and cooperation between social media platforms and insurers.

The Independent UK · Oct 2

Grok Deepfake Victims Left Without Justice as X Fails To Hand Over Information on Users Who Generated Images

Police have struggled to identify or prosecute suspects in several Grok deepfake cases, with victims reporting unanswered requests to X and obstacles involving anonymous or overseas users.

International Business Times UK · Sep 29

GB News sparks fury over calls to 'castrate' all asylum seekers

GB News has sparked fury after a guest suggested all asylum seekers should be 'castrated' during a live broadcast

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28

BT’s Openreach ordered by Ofcom to pull new customer deal

Ofcom said the offer ‘would be unfair and could harm sustainable competition’.

Evening Standard · Sep 28

Senior With Dementia Asked Sky to Cut His £113 Bill—Then Was Pressured to Pay £77 for an £18 Package

Sky apologised after a family trying to cut an elderly man's bill said sales pitches continued and they were asked six times to cancel.

International Business Times UK · Sep 25

Booking.com under fire after tourists sent to Wetherspoons pub instead of ‘luxury apartments’

Many of the reviews from customers said they told Booking.com that it was a scam but had been ignored

Evening Standard · Sep 24

Booking.com sends tourists to ‘apartment’ in House of Commons for £81 per night

A Which? investigation exposed several sham listings including one for ’Apartments near Big Ben’ which uses the address of Portcullis House

The Independent UK · Sep 24