Indonesia becomes the first nation to block Elon Musk's Grok chatbot due to non-consensual sexual deepfakes. The UK government considers action against X as the platform faces a flood of AI-generated abuse imagery.
Former Disney star Matt Prokop, 35, was arrested in Texas on Christmas Eve on a felony child pornography charge and multiple misdemeanours. Read the full report.
US Vice-President JD Vance expressed sympathy for UK concerns over AI-generated sexualised images on X, calling the technology 'hyper-pornographied slop'. Read the latest on the transatlantic row.
Indonesia becomes the first nation to block Elon Musk's Grok AI due to non-consensual deepfake content. Global regulators take action as concerns over exploitative imagery grow.
The surge of AI-generated intimate images on X raises urgent questions about UK regulation. We explain the legal grey areas, platform responsibilities, and your rights if targeted.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves denounces Nigel Farage's proposal to limit benefit cap removal to British-born families, calling it divisive. New law aims to lift 550,000 children from poverty.
New research reveals 45% of UK adults accessing pornography are avoiding government age checks, with many turning to riskier sites. Experts warn this increases exposure to illegal child abuse material.
Frozen tax thresholds will push thousands of families into paying the High Income Child Benefit Charge, eroding support as living costs remain high. Discover the impact.
Greater Manchester Police's new initiative, Operation Luka, has protected 270 children and led to hundreds of crime disruptions. See how joint patrols with social workers are rebuilding trust.
Greater Manchester Police launches Operation Luka and Makesafe, protecting 270 children and disrupting 363 crimes. See how police and social workers are teaming up to rebuild trust.
Heathrow Airport has increased its drop-off fee to £7, days after London City announced its own charge. Find out the latest costs and driver reactions.
Exclusive research shows UK children are being exposed to pornography at an increasingly young age, with some developing addictions. Experts and survivors call for urgent action from parents and schools.
Love Island star Georgia Harrison reveals how her theatrical curtsy while heavily pregnant made the Prince of Wales laugh during her MBE ceremony at Windsor Castle.
A new UK initiative aims to combat deepfake pornography and harmful masculinity norms through education. Experts warn of a growing crisis affecting young people. Learn more about the proposed solutions.
A damning report reveals a Queensland childcare worker's predatory abuse could have been halted on five separate occasions by authorities. Read the full investigation.
From 1 January 2026, Heathrow Airport's drop-off fee increases by £1 to £7 per visit. Drivers get just 10 minutes and must pay online or by phone. Learn how to avoid the £80 fine.
The UK government has unveiled a new strategy to tackle child poverty. We break down the key measures, funding, and what it means for families across the nation. Read the full analysis.
The new Labour government has abolished the controversial two-child benefit limit. While a vital step, experts urge further action to meet child poverty targets. Read the analysis.
Labour launches a new child poverty strategy, pledging to end the two-child benefit cap. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden insists further welfare reform is still needed to tackle rising costs and inactivity. Read the full details.
Heathrow Airport faces criticism for hiking its terminal drop-off charge to £7 and imposing a strict 10-minute limit. Drivers and campaigners slam the move as an unfair cost passed to passengers.
Labour's new child poverty strategy targets lifting 550,000 children above the poverty line by 2030, tackling the stark reality that most poor children now live in working families. Discover the plan's key measures.
The Labour government unveils its child poverty strategy, targeting 550,000 children by 2030 with expanded childcare, free school meals, and support for vulnerable families. Read the full details.
Labour's new strategy tackles child poverty by lifting the two-child benefit cap and funding early years support. Discover the impact on families and the political shift.
The government's new child poverty strategy pledges to lift half a million children out of poverty by 2030, with the scrapping of the two-child benefit cap as its centrepiece. Critics argue the plan lacks long-term ambition.
The government's new child poverty strategy pledges to lift half a million children from poverty by scrapping the two-child benefit cap. Critics argue the plan lacks long-term ambition. Read the full analysis.
The UK government's new child poverty strategy includes help to leave temporary housing and childcare support, aiming to lift over half a million children out of poverty by 2030.
Ofcom issues a £1m fine to a pornography company for weak age checks. As threats like deepfakes and AI chatbots grow, experts demand faster action to protect children online. Read the full analysis.
AVS Group Ltd hit with a £1m fine plus daily penalties for failing to implement robust age verification. Ofcom demands changes within 72 hours to protect children online.
London's Congestion Charge will be suspended from 25 December to 1 January 2026. Find out which other road charges, like ULEZ, remain in place and plan your festive travel.
eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant faces Senate questions on Roblox's child protection measures following a Guardian investigation. Read the full details and official response.