London council cyber attack disrupts key services
Westminster City Council reveals which services are impacted after a major cyber attack and advises residents on how to get help. Critical services for vulnerable people are the priority.
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Contactless payment delay for London airport travel
Plans for contactless tap-in tap-out travel to Stansted and Southend airports are delayed until summer 2026 due to technical issues. Find out which stations are affected.
Thames Water to decide on £2.5m executive payouts
Thames Water's remuneration committee will meet next week to decide on controversial £2.46m retention payments to senior managers as the utility fights for survival. Read the latest on the crisis.
Taxpayers Subsidise Rising Specialist Fees in NHS
British taxpayers are subsidising rising specialist fees as Medicare-style gaps emerge in NHS funding. Discover how healthcare costs are shifting to patients.
DWP Benefits Rise: Universal Credit & PIP Increase
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a £15 billion benefits boost, raising Universal Credit, PIP, and child benefits while scrapping the controversial two-child cap. Find out how this affects you.
London engineer creates smart nail payment technology
London robotics engineer Eneni Bambara-Abban develops innovative nail extensions with embedded NFC technology that could revolutionise wearable tech and payments.
TikTok gives users control over AI content
TikTok is launching a new feature allowing users to reduce AI-generated videos on their feeds. The platform hosts over 1bn AI videos. Learn how to manage your content preferences.
AI Detective Nightmare: Your Social Media Feed Is Fake
Discover why your social media is becoming a 'hellish stream of AI slop' and how trying to spot fakes makes the problem worse. Learn to navigate the hyperreality.
Guardian Removes Article in Content Review
The Guardian has removed an article as part of its ongoing content management process. Learn more about the publication's editorial standards and procedures.
Optus fined $826k over mobile security breach
Optus subsidiary Coles Mobile fined $826,320 after scammers exploited weak ID checks, stealing $39,000. NSW also introduces new protest restrictions.
Cloudflare outage sparks global internet errors
A major Cloudflare outage caused widespread internet disruption, affecting sites including X and OpenAI. Discover how this infrastructure failure impacted millions.
The Story of Fixity: Immersive Jungle Art in London
Explore Noémie Goudal's captivating digital installation The Story of Fixity at Borough Yards. This immersive experience transforms jungle scenes into abstract art through water and pigment. Discover this unique Artangel commission.
Why Crypto Treasury Companies Are Bound to Struggle
New research reveals why most cryptocurrency treasury management firms face significant challenges. Discover the structural issues plaguing this emerging sector and what it means for investors.
Guardian's New Terms: What UK Users Need to Know
The Guardian has updated its terms and conditions with significant changes affecting AI training, user content licensing, and account management. Learn how these updates impact your digital rights and responsibilities.
AI's Knowledge Gap Threatens Global Understanding
Research reveals AI systems are losing knowledge as they train on AI-generated content, creating a dangerous feedback loop. Discover how this threatens our collective understanding.
Europe's Digital Sovereignty Push Against US Tech
Europe is asserting digital sovereignty through new online safety legislation, creating an alternative to US-dominated internet governance. Discover how this impacts global tech regulation.
HMRC accused over child benefit handling
HMRC faces criticism for 'cavalier' approach affecting child benefit claimants' finances. Learn about the payment issues and what it means for families.
LSEG Bids for UK Digital Gilt Contract
London Stock Exchange Group enters race for UK's digital gilt settlement contract, marking significant blockchain adoption in financial markets. Discover the implications.
Small Business MTD for Income Tax: 3 Key Steps
HMRC's Making Tax Digital for Income Tax starts April 2026. Discover 3 essential steps to prepare, from choosing software to digital record-keeping. Get ready now.
Stansted Airport contactless rail payments launch
Holidaymakers rejoice! Contactless card payments are finally arriving at London Stansted and Southend airport railway stations from December 14, ending years of frustration.
50 commuter stations get contactless from December 14
London commuters gain contactless payments at 50 stations including Stansted Airport from December 14, ending unfair fines and simplifying rail travel across Southeast England.
Government uses influencers to reach voters directly
The UK government is increasingly using social media influencers to communicate policies, raising concerns about avoiding proper scrutiny. Discover how this strategy works and its implications.
HMRC child benefit errors cause parent distress
Parents reveal shocking stories of HMRC errors stopping child benefit payments based on incorrect data. Ukrainian refugees and British families face repayment demands for non-existent holidays.
23,500 families lose child benefit in data error
Thousands of UK families had child benefit suspended due to flawed Home Office travel data. MPs demand inquiry into system failures causing financial hardship.
How to Navigate the Digital Information Crisis
Author Naomi Alderman offers 12 practical strategies to manage information overload, avoid online conflicts, and maintain mental wellbeing in our digital age. Learn how to thrive in challenging times.
Lord Turner's crypto scepticism is out of touch
Bepi Pezzulli rebuts Lord Turner's crypto criticism, arguing Bitcoin's $50bn daily volume and 15-year survival prove its value. Discover why the tulip comparison fails.
AI App Creates Avatars of Dead Relatives, Sparks Debate
Controversial app 2wai uses AI to create interactive avatars of deceased loved ones, dividing opinion on digital immortality and grief exploitation. Discover the ethical implications.
Five Guys Opens First UK Airport Restaurant at Heathrow
Five Guys launches its first UK & European airport location at Heathrow Terminal 5, featuring new digital tech and creating 125 jobs. Get a fresh burger before your flight!
UK Social Media Breaks Rise as Users Seek Digital Balance
Discover why millions of Britons are limiting screen time and taking social media breaks in 2025. Learn practical strategies for digital wellness and reclaim your time online.
Lloyds clinches £120m deal for digital wallet Curve
Lloyds Banking Group acquires fintech Curve for £120m despite investor fury over price and governance. Get the latest on this controversial UK banking deal.
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