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The Quiet Pressure of “Perfect Christmas”: Managing Expectations Without Losing the Magic
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The New Age of Digital Danger: Why Cybersecurity Fears Are Rising Across the UK
Cybersecurity fears are rising across the UK as AI deepfakes, voice cloning and fake adverts spread across social platforms. Here is why the threat is growing and what consumers should know.
The 2025 Autumn Budget: What It Means for Businesses, Workers and Everyday Households
A clear breakdown of the 2025 UK Budget and what it means for businesses, workers and everyday households.
Landmark Negligence Cases That Changed Personal Injury Law
From the McDonald’s hot coffee case to Donoghue vs Stevenson, these landmark court rulings have shaped modern personal injury law
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The Ghost in the Machine: When AI Mimics the Dead
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Nepal’s Social Media Ban: What It Means and Could It Happen in the UK?
Nepal has shocked the digital world by banning unregistered social media platforms. Could a similar situation happen in the UK under the Online Safety Act?
The Dead Internet Theory – Why Some Believe the Web is No Longer Alive
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Karrion Kross Released from WWE: What Happened and What Comes Next
Karrion Kross was recently released from WWE. Explore what's next for this wrestling star.
Are companies switching from in-person interviews to AI chatbots?
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UK stands firm on age-verification law despite petition from 370,000 citizens
The Online Safety Act’s scope is too broad. It warned that small forums, hobby groups and civil society sites risk being forced offline.
UK locked into third-party age checks as MPs claim VPNs on expenses
How the UK's Online Safety Act impacts VPN usage as MPs expense VPNs. Learn about third-party age checks and their implications today.
