The UK announced on Monday, June 15, a ban on social media use by those under 16 as a measure to protect children from online dangers.
The announcement was made by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who added that they will monitor children's communications in digital chats to protect them from their…
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UK to invest millions in AI and chip funding
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday, June 8, a £1.1 billion investment plan for AI development, a new national supercomputer, and support for local semiconductor companies.
Specifically, this money will be used "for the…
The Hyundai Tucson was recognized as “Best Used Family SUV” at the What Car? Used Car Awards.
The Hyundai TUCSON was named “Best Used Family SUV” at the What Car? Used Car Awards,, organized by the British specialist magazine What Car?, for the year 2025, reaffirming the appeal of this model not only as a new vehicle but also as one…
UK to apply new regulations to Google
Competition regulators in the UK have targeted Google for concentrating the largest percentage of searches. On Friday, October 10, a landmark ruling was issued designating Google as a company with a strategic position in the search market.…
Xbox requires age verification to accounts in the UK
The United Kingdom must comply with the age verification request for Xbox, Microsoft recently announced. The measure seeks to protect gamers, particularly younger ones.
The announcement has put countries such as Spain, Mexico, and Colombia…
Cryptocurrency firms in the UK to report transactions data
The UK government has mandated that all cryptocurrency firms must report customer transactions starting in 2026 as an initiative to strengthen the country's tax practices.
The data these firms must provide to the government includes "the…
UK proposes law to reduce smartphone addiction in minors
The UK is studying a bill to reduce the exposure of minors under 16 to addictive content through mobile phones.
The proposal was made by Labour MP Josh MacAlister, who argued that the goal is to “protect children from excessive use of…
Apps are increasingly consuming mobile data
The annual report by the independent UK body Ofcom for the communications industry highlights the increase in data consumption through certain smartphone apps.
According to Ofcom data, “mobile data has experienced an annual increase of…
UK to invest €26 billion in carbon capture over next 25 years
In its fight to reduce its carbon emissions to net-zero by 2050, the United Kingdom announced an investment of €26 billion over the next 25 years.
The announcement, published Thursday, October 3, in the Financial Times, states that “the…
Coinbase recruited a former UK minister
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc. appointed George Osborne, former UK Treasury Secretary, as an advisor as it faces growing regulatory scrutiny in the United States.
Coinbase has announced that Osborne will join the company's…
UK banks that fail to guarantee access to cash will be fined
UK banks must offer their customers the ability to deposit or withdraw cash free of charge within a maximum radius of one mile (1.6 km) in urban areas and up to three miles (4.8 km) in rural areas, according to the plan presented by the…
UK GDP grew 0.2 % in the second quarter
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the United Kingdom accelerated its growth in the second quarter to 0.2 % compared to the expansion of 0.1 % in the previous quarter, as reported by the National Statistics Office (ONS).
The rebound in…