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Ofcom fines porn firm £1m over child safety failures

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.

Retired Fireman Wins £120k BMW X5 in BOTB Prize

A retired firefighter from Cheltenham has scooped a BMW X5 and a tax-free cash bundle worth nearly £120,000 in an online spot the ball competition. Read his heartwarming story.

Oxford's Word of the Year 2025 is 'Rage Bait'

Oxford University Press names 'rage bait' its 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting a tripling in use. Discover how this term defines online manipulation and our digital humanity.

Best Theatre to Stream: Jaffa Cake Musical & More

Discover the top theatre shows streaming this month, including the hilarious 'A Jaffa Cake Musical' revisiting a famous VAT dispute, rock pantos, and John C Reilly's vaudeville act. Start streaming now!

UK Social Media Ban: A Parent's Guide

Expert advice for UK parents on navigating the emotional and practical challenges of the new social media ban for children under 16. Learn how to support your teen.

Illegal weight-loss drugs sold via Trustpilot in UK

Exclusive investigation reveals unlicensed weight-loss drugs being sold by companies with glowing Trustpilot reviews. Experts warn of serious health risks and call for urgent online regulation.

Cheating allegations in chess end in tragedy

The death of grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky following unproven cheating claims by Vladimir Kramnik exposes deep problems in competitive chess. Read the full investigation.

Tom Gauld's Online Book Shopping Cartoon Satire

Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld brilliantly captures the modern dilemma of online book shopping versus traditional bookstores in his latest Guardian cartoon. Discover the witty observations!

Dating app horror: Oral offer in 15 minutes

A journalist's experiment with UK dating apps reveals shocking behaviour as men offer sex within minutes. Discover why modern dating is pushing people to give up on love altogether.

Making an Online/Offline Relationship Work

Discover how one couple bridges the digital gap: she's read 57 books, he's binge-watched Selling Sunset. Their secret? Listening and enjoying their differences. Read their story.

UK Budget: £1.1bn Gambling Tax Increase

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a major gambling tax overhaul, raising online duties to generate over £1bn. Discover the impact on operators and players.

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