Online safety

We break down the 20 figures inside and outside government shaping Labour’s tech policy.

The Meta exec and former British deputy PM launched a broadside at X owner Elon Musk.

UK shift comes after minister suggested Online Safety Act faced a review.

A bill which paves the way for closer regulatory alignment with the European Union almost slipped under the radar.

Far-right agitators have long enjoyed an unparalleled level of impunity on Telegram.

Musk has spent days beefing with politicians over the far-right unrest sweeping the UK.

Musk has waded into Britain’s riots with a series of posts on his X platform — and faces criticism over the handling of online disinformation.

Britain’s government has social platforms in its sights as incitement spreads — and the X owner is squaring up for a fight.

TikTok promised not to roll out a reward program in its Lite app to push users to engage more in the European Union.

Riots that followed the killing of three children in Southport are the latest far-right show of force confronting Britain’s new government.

British lobbyists have launched a schmooze offensive as they try to capture the attention of Labour’s greenhorn contingent.

Metropolitan Police are investigating a host of unsolicited messages sent to MPs and other political figures.

Pro-Kremlin network “Doppelganger” is buying Facebook ads to spread divisive content on social media site ahead of EU election.

A motley crew of nobles has emerged as the UK’s sternest check on government tech policymaking.

Politicians would love to have a silver bullet to tackle synthetic media. There isn’t one.

British banks are fed up with footing the bill for a tidal wave of fraud that originates online. They want tech platforms to cough up.

As the European election looms, internal rivalries and strained resources risk kneecapping the Digital Services Act.

New ID checks kick in next year amid a fierce global debate between child protection groups and privacy warriors.

Arturo Béjar, who previously worked on safety at Meta, is in London meeting ministers, regulators and lawmakers.

Despite the protestations of industry and campaigners, ministers are whisking a new bill through parliament.

Even those advocating most strongly for child safety online seem queasy about a ban for under-16s.

Home Secretary says he is “incredibly disappointed” Meta has not listened to ministers’ concerns.