Meta, TikTok and X Lose High Court Challenge Against Britain’s Online Safety Regulator
The High Court has rejected challenges by Meta, TikTok and X to Ofcom’s information demands under the Online Safety Act 2023.
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SNP Conference Backs Calls for UK-Wide Ban on X as Party Reviews Its Future on Platform
SNP delegates have overwhelmingly backed a conference resolution supporting a UK-wide ban on X and urging public bodies to reconsider using the platform. The party says it will review its own presence; no government ban has been announced.
Charlotte Mercer · 2 min readNew Criminal Offences Covering Harmful Pornography to Take Effect on 6 November
New offences covering possession and publication of specified pornography will take effect in England and Wales on 6 November 2026, with maximum sentences of up to five years.
James Ashcroft · 2 min readOfcom Raises Fresh Concerns Over X's Handling of Illegal Content as Grok Investigation Continues
Ofcom says X has improved its response times to reports of suspected illegal hate and terrorism content, but concerns remain about removal decisions as its Grok-related investigation continues.
Daniel Whitmore · 3 min readGovernment launches national taskforce to tackle misogyny across Britain
The Government has launched a National Taskforce for Tackling Misogyny, bringing together ministers, local leaders, academics and women's organisations to examine harmful attitudes online, at work and within communities.
Charlotte Mercer · 4 min readGovernment prepares law to stop under-18s taking, viewing or sending nude images
The Government is preparing legislation that would force technology companies to prevent under-18s from taking, viewing or sending nude images, after ministers said voluntary industry progress had not gone far enough.
Charlotte Mercer · 3 min read