Sydney Tobacco Stores Shut in Historic Health Crackdown
Historic crackdown sees Sydney tobacco retailers shut their doors as New South Wales implements world-leading anti-smoking legislation targeting community health.
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Westminster gains powers to regulate Central London pedicabs
Westminster Council gains unprecedented authority to regulate pedicabs in Central London, targeting noise pollution, safety concerns and unfair pricing practices that have plagued the West End.
Shein bans sex dolls after French child resemblance probe
Fast fashion giant Shein has removed all sex dolls from its platform after French authorities launched a probe into items bearing disturbing resemblance to children, sparking international concern.
UK bans strangulation in pornography
The UK government is criminalising the depiction of strangulation and choking in pornography, with creators facing prosecution under new legislation targeting 'dangerous and harmful' content.
Telegraph bidder faces editorial independence breach probe
The frontrunner to acquire The Telegraph faces regulatory scrutiny after reports emerge of potential violations in safeguarding editorial independence during takeover negotiations.
TalkTV breached impartiality rules over election claims
The broadcasting regulator has ruled that TalkTV breached impartiality standards by airing unsubstantiated allegations about cancelled local elections without adequate challenge or context.
Maldives bans smoking for post-2007 generation
The Maldives introduces a groundbreaking tobacco ban prohibiting anyone born after 2007 from ever purchasing cigarettes, creating a 'smoke-free generation' in the island paradise.
Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao
In a controversial move, Donald Trump has pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, sparking debate about cryptocurrency regulation and presidential power.
Radiographers warn of unsafe high street baby scans
Exclusive: Medical professionals raise alarm about unregulated private pregnancy scans, warning parents of potential risks and misdiagnosis from non-NHS providers.
Rachel Reeves's Banking Reforms: Limited Impact Expected
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's proposed banking reforms promise stability over radical change, with experts suggesting limited impact on competition and consumer choice in the UK financial sector.
UK Must Stop Dithering Over Digital Finance
Britain risks losing its financial crown as government delays on digital finance reforms threaten to push innovation overseas. Industry leaders demand urgent action.
Private Credit: Financial Saviour or Modern Ponzi?
As private credit reshapes global finance, experts debate whether this $2.1 trillion market represents genuine innovation or a ticking time bomb for investors.
Maldives enforces world-first generational smoking ban
The Maldives has implemented a groundbreaking lifetime ban preventing anyone born after 2007 from ever buying tobacco products, creating the world's first 'smoke-free generation'.
Unregulated Sperm Donor Defies Court Warnings
A man known as 'Joe Donor' persists in advertising unregulated fertility services despite legal action, raising serious concerns about patient safety and reproductive rights in the UK.
ADHD Coaching: The Unregulated Mental Health Crisis
An investigation reveals the worrying reality of ADHD coaching in the UK, where unqualified practitioners make bold claims while charging premium prices in a completely unregulated industry.
FCA faces lawsuit over bond tape 'manifest error'
The Financial Conduct Authority is embroiled in a High Court battle as market participants accuse the regulator of catastrophic misjudgment in its controversial bond reporting reforms.
FCA warns over wealth consolidator risks
UK financial watchdog reveals serious concerns about conflicts of interest and unsustainable borrowing practices among wealth management consolidators, warning of potential consumer harm.
O2 criticised by Ofcom for undermining pricing rules
Telecoms regulator Ofcom has slammed O2 for tactics that 'go against the spirit' of new consumer protection rules, raising concerns about industry compliance with pricing transparency reforms.
TikTok accused of safety commitment U-turn
Exclusive: The popular video-sharing platform stands accused of reneging on crucial child protection commitments, sparking outrage among safety campaigners and MPs.
Extremists Using Social Media to Incite Political Violence
Exclusive investigation reveals alarming surge in online radicalisation as tech platforms struggle to contain extremist content targeting mainstream politics.
Character AI bans suicide content after child safety probe
Popular AI chatbot platform Character AI takes drastic measures to block suicide-related content following Guardian investigation revealing risks to vulnerable children and teenagers.
California AG Scrutinises OpenAI's For-Profit Conversion
California's Attorney General launches scrutiny of OpenAI's governance shift as tech giant transitions from non-profit to capped-profit model, raising ethical concerns.
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