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Britain’s competition watchdog designated Google with “strategic market status,” marking the first use of its regulatory powers aimed at curbing Big Tech’s dominance in the United Kingdom. The Competition and Markets Authority found that Google controls over 90% of UK search traffic, granting regulators authority to impose targeted interventions on how the tech giant operates…
Another week, another message from a colleague: “A mosque in Peacehaven, Sussex, has been firebombed.” It is the 13th such message I have received in just four weeks. The relentless targeting of Muslims has begun to feel like a new normal in a Britain where Muslims no longer feel welcome. The political climate in which…
Visitors can strike out on the bowling lanes, sing their hearts out in karaoke, battle it out at shuffleboard or go all nostalgic with arcade classics. The Gutterball launch follows a number of other recent openings at the centre, including Oliver Bonas, Rituals and Fuwa Fuwa. Gutterball and Ealing Broadway will be running a series…
Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter and get behind-the-scenes access and unrivalled insight Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter Road racing season is well underway after the thrilling end to the track at the Tokyo World Championships and some of the best British runners and thousands…
The firm said the project will involve investment of up to £1.5 billion, creating as many as 1,500 jobs. A number of sites in Scotland have been shortlisted for the factory, with Ardersier in the Highlands identified as the preferred option. Under the first of three phases, Ming Yang said it will invest up to…
The brand-new Richmond cycle hub has officially opened at Richmond Station, offering residents and visitors one of the most advanced cycling facilities in the country. The multi-storey hub, which provides more than 650 secure cycle parking spaces, is now the third largest facility of its kind in the UK. Equipped with 24-hour CCTV, the hub…
Can asylum seekers claim benefits? Why are some housed in hotels? Do they get free treatment on the NHS? And what about free iPhones? Full Fact recently tackled these claims and other frequently asked questions about the support available to asylum seekers (people who currently have a pending asylum application) and in some cases failed…
The incident took place at Sainsbury’s, The Pippin, Calne, on Sunday, September 21 between 11:00 and 11:30am. Officers have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the incident. They are appealing for anyone who recognises the individual to contact police with information to assist their enquiries. A…
Evaluation This is false. VPNs are not illegal in the UK, and there does not appear to be any plans to make them illegal. The facts A VPN is a system which connects somebody’s device – normally a computer or smartphone – to a server in a different location. This means that the websites that…
It comes as the weather begins to get worse, with rain more common and things such as mud and leaves possibly causing blockages. If you are looking for an easy and cost-effective way to quickly unblock your drains, using washing-up liquid can help. Experts have explained why this is and how best to do it….