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TikTok and Reddit investigated over use of children’s data
TikTok, Reddit and Imgur are to be investigated by the UK’s data protection watchdog over how they use teenage users’ personal information. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) said it wants to look into how video-sharing app TikTok uses information from users aged 13 to 17 to deliver content recommendations to them. The investigations into online …
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Siemens Energy boss tells MPs we must ‘stick with the plan’ on UK’s transition to clean energy
The boss of Siemens Energy UK&I has told MPs to “stick with the plan” when it comes to creating a clean energy system in the UK, urging the Government to foster more certainty on pipeline projects. Darren Davidson, the Newcastle-born and raised head of the 6,500-strong business with sites across the UK, gave evidence to …
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HS2 ‘beyond saving’ and now poses risk to UK’s reputation, say MPs
The HS2 project has been deemed irredeemable and should serve as a “cautionary tale” for future governments on how “not to run a major project,” according to a cross-party group of MPs. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) delivered one of its most damning reports to date, stating that it is “long past the point” where …
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Ex-Villa chief Purslow among contenders to chair football watchdog
A former chief executive of Aston Villa and Liverpool is a surprise contender to become the inaugural chairman of the government’s controversial football watchdog.Sky News can exclusively reveal that Christian Purslow, who left Villa Park in 2023, is on a three-person shortlist being considered by Whitehall officials to chair the Independent Football Regulator (IFR). Mr …
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CityFibre shareholders to inject £500m in refinancing deal
Shareholders in CityFibre Holdings are in talks to inject hundreds of millions of pounds into the UK’s largest independent broadband infrastructure network as part of a refinancing that would provide it with a fresh war chest for acquisitions.Sky News has learnt that equity investors in the company, which include the Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund …
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Kick It Out chair Bhandari shortlisted to head new football regulator
The chairman of Kick It Out, the football anti-racism charity, has been shortlisted to become the first head of Britain’s proposed new Independent Football Regulator (IFR).Sky News has learnt that Sanjay Bhandari is among three remaining candidates being considered by the government to chair the watchdog. A decision is expected in the coming weeks, and …
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Company to fund £1.3m new pitch at Cinderford Rugby Club
A historic Gloucestershire rugby club has secured planning permission to install a new £1.35m state-of-the-art pitch. The work at Cinderford Rugby Club is being fully funded by construction company KW Bell Group, which is headquartered in the town. The so-called ‘3G pitch’ is an artificial rugby field built to World Rugby regulation 22 standard, with …
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Banks defend digital banking investment as payday glitch chaos strikes again
The banking sector is “investing heavily” in digital platforms, according to the body which represents the country’s lenders as many face a backlash over the latest payday glitch chaos to hit customers.Millions were exposed on Friday to varying challenges from slow app or online banking performance to being blocked out of their accounts altogether. Users …
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Trump’s China tariff escalation spooks global markets
Donald Trump’s threats of additional trade tariffs against China, on top of the 10% hike imposed earlier this month, have contributed to a widespread stock market sell-off.Sentiment was already sour on the tariff front, given the spectre of 25% import duties being slapped on the EU, before the US president confirmed his intention to target …
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Donald Trump opens door to US-UK ‘real trade deal’ in meeting with Starmer
Donald Trump has opened the door to a possible US-UK trade deal without tariffs after a meeting with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.As part of a European charm offensive launched to secure a lasting peace in Ukraine, following on from French President Emmanuel Macron’s own trip on Monday, Sir Keir met the US president at …
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Disgraced former Co-op Bank boss jailed for three years
The disgraced former chair of the Co-op Bank, Paul Flowers, has been jailed for three years on fraud charges.The 74-year old, who was forced out of the lender in 2013 amid claims of inappropriate expenses and illegal drugs allegations, admitted 18 counts of fraud worth nearly £100,000. Flowers, also a former Methodist minister, committed the …
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Ex-Manchester United chief Woodward pitched Eagle Football role
Ed Woodward, the former Manchester United chief, has been approached about joining the vehicle which owns stakes in clubs including Crystal Palace and Olympique Lyonnais.Sky News has learnt that Mr Woodward, who left Old Trafford in 2022, a year after United’s involvement in the ill-fated European Super League project, is being lined up as an …

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