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fromBusiness Matters
6 hours ago

ASA bans online pharmacy adverts for weight loss injections in major enforcement drive

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority has prohibited online pharmacies from advertising prescription-only weight loss injections, aiming to regulate the online selling culture.
Health
fromHomebuilding
3 weeks ago

Do listed building grades make a difference to your home renovation plans? Yes, and here's why

Listed building grades determine the level of restrictions and preservation requirements for renovations or extensions to historically or architecturally significant properties.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

The peat ban is coming. Will your favorite dram disappear with it?

"Our peatlands are this country's Amazon rainforest - home to our most precious wildlife, storing carbon and reducing flooding risk," U.K. Nature minister Mary Creagh said.
Food & drink
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Reddit starts verifying ages of users in the UK

Reddit will implement age verification to restrict access to mature content for users under 18 in compliance with the UK's Online Safety Act.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Bluesky is rolling out age verification in the UK

Bluesky is adding age verification in the UK to comply with the Online Safety Act.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

UK may require Google to give users alternative search options and rank its results 'more fairly' | TechCrunch

Google search accounts for more than 90% of all general search queries in the UK, with millions of people relying on it as a key gateway to the internet. If competition was working well, we would expect these costs to be lower.
Marketing tech
fromMail Online
2 months ago

'Boil in a bag' funerals to come to Britain - here's how they work

Water cremation may soon be legalized in the UK as a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional burial and cremation.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

Nearly 12,000 illegal vapes seized in Bromley ahead of new vape ban

The UK has implemented a ban on disposable vapes to protect youth and reduce waste.
London politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Brits warned barbecues could land you with a 5,000 fine - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Using disposable barbecues in restricted areas can lead to hefty fines and safety hazards.
Councils are enforcing stricter regulations regarding barbecuing in public spaces.
Residents are encouraged to check local rules to avoid penalties related to barbecues.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

New rules to come into force in all UK zoos for staff and visitors

The new standards aim to enhance the welfare of a wide range of species, from snowy owls and golden eagles to elephants, stingrays, and octopuses.
UK news
Alternative transportation
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Uber ready to launch' driverless cars in UK

Uber is prepared to launch driverless taxis in the UK as soon as regulations allow, despite a 2027 launch date.
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Discord's face scanning age checks 'start of a bigger shift'

Discord is implementing facial recognition for age verification due to new UK online safety laws.
Media industry
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Turbulent global economy could drive up prices for Netflix and rivals

The UK proposes a 5% streaming tax on US-based services to fund local film and TV, potentially increasing consumer subscription prices.
Poker
fromCardplayer
4 months ago

UK Regulators Ban PokerStars Instagram Ad

The UK Advertising Standards Agency banned a PokerStars ad for misleading implications about gambling rewards.
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